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Hello, and welcome to Our Heritage of Health! My name is Lori Elliott, and I’m so glad you stopped by!
At Our Heritage of Health, my goal is to keep things as simple and stress-free as possible, and I focus on a balanced approach to healthy, old-fashioned living including real food, gardening, homesteading, herbs, chickens, and more.
Take a step back with me in time to a simpler era of old-fashioned, natural living!
Recent Posts
- Old-Fashioned Pumpkin Pie Recipe from 1861
Pumpkin pie is a traditional, old-fashioned dessert that many people associate with holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. And, unlike recipes such as mincemeat pie … - Saving Seeds from Peas and Beans for Next Year
Over the past several years, I’ve been saving seeds from my peas and beans to use for next year’s garden. I’ve only saved seeds from … - My Big Mistake with Using Chicken Manure in My Garden
This year I made a pretty big mistake with my garden. My garden has been struggling a bit more than usual with the weather this … - Harvesting and Drying Wild Herbs
One thing that I’ve been trying to do more of this year is to take advantage of some of the herbs that are growing wild … - Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Cake Recipe from 1870
I first came across this recipe for an old-fashioned buttermilk cake when I was searching for a pound cake recipe to try. I was looking … - Ways to Save Money on Herbal Tea
Herbal teas are a great way to enjoy a variety of different flavors while also benefiting from the nutrients and beneficial properties of the herbs. … - Can You Grow Tomatoes in Partial Sun?
If you love the idea of growing tomatoes in your garden but your garden doesn’t get full sunlight, then you might have wondered if you … - Pros and Cons of Keeping Backyard Chickens in the Suburbs
This past year I did something I had been thinking about doing off and on for a while: I got backyard chickens! This little pullet … - Garden Planning for a Bigger Harvest
One of the things I really enjoy during the quieter winter months is planning ahead for my garden for the next season. The cold winter …
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