{"id":35,"date":"2012-11-24T09:56:00","date_gmt":"2012-11-24T16:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/blog\/top-5-homestead-gift-ideas\/"},"modified":"2012-11-24T09:56:00","modified_gmt":"2012-11-24T16:56:00","slug":"top-5-homestead-gift-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/blog\/2012\/11\/top-5-homestead-gift-ideas.html","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Homestead Gift Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I know we&#8217;ve all be overwhelmed with Black Friday deals&#8230;. Cyber Monday deals&#8230; and too many commercials and ads!!!! We aren&#8217;t a big department store and just can not do the huge sales that they offer simply because we keep our price are as low as possible all year around!!<\/p>\n<p>So&#8230; I&#8217;d like to share our top five gift ideas for this holiday season! <\/p>\n<p><b>#5 &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/index.php?main_page=product_info&#038;cPath=1_72&#038;products_id=1445\" target=\"_blank\">Aluminum Folding Cart<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-JxRnGkWKJQY\/ULDttUg2kRI\/AAAAAAAAAqM\/W6dDLZ27SE4\/s1600\/FolditCart.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-JxRnGkWKJQY\/ULDttUg2kRI\/AAAAAAAAAqM\/W6dDLZ27SE4\/s1600\/FolditCart.jpg\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p><span><strong>The Collapsable Cart that is Big on Hauling and Small on Storage!\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>*Free Shipping to the Lower 48 States only! This Cart will not ship to other areas!<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>    Folds easily for convenient storage<\/li>\n<li>    Weighs only 33 lbs., but can haul up to 330 lbs.<\/li>\n<li>    Completely rust and corrosion resistant<\/li>\n<li>    Sturdy Marine Grade all-aluminum construction<\/li>\n<li>    Made with pride in the U.S.A. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>We have some great deals on these carts due to being a new item. Check out the many varieties of carts available!!!!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div> <\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>#4 &#8211;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/index.php?main_page=product_info&#038;cPath=183&#038;products_id=1862\" target=\"_blank\"> Fermenting Cultures &#8211; 6 Pack<\/a><\/b><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-MhnFL4PtV04\/ULDyMxSmjXI\/AAAAAAAAAqk\/1zUQuleafJU\/s1600\/veggieFerment6packHS.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-MhnFL4PtV04\/ULDyMxSmjXI\/AAAAAAAAAqk\/1zUQuleafJU\/s200\/veggieFerment6packHS.jpg\" width=\"111\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>  Now available from Homesteaders Supply, starter culture for fermenting your raw vegetables! <\/p>\n<p>Perfect for use with the<a href=\"http:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/index.php?main_page=product_info&#038;cPath=183&#038;products_id=1794\" target=\"_blank\"> Pickle Pro Fermenting Lids!!\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Manufactured by Homesteader&#8217;s Supply in Chino Valley, Arizona! <\/li>\n<li>Ferments Vegetables for perfect pickles, kraut and anything you can imagine!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>#3 &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/index.php?main_page=product_info&#038;cPath=185_196&#038;products_id=1858\" target=\"_blank\">Cheese Cloth Drying Rack<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<div> <a href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-RpUUtreTsmQ\/ULD2WGBFi_I\/AAAAAAAAAq8\/4J8oUnQcszI\/s1600\/cloth+drying+rack.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-RpUUtreTsmQ\/ULD2WGBFi_I\/AAAAAAAAAq8\/4J8oUnQcszI\/s200\/cloth+drying+rack.jpg\" width=\"189\"><\/a>  This traditional Bamboo Pasta Drying Rack is perfect for drying your  cheese cloth as well as your fresh homemade pastas before cooking or  storing.\u00a0 No more hanging cheese cloth on the knobs of your kitchen  cabinet!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>   <span itemprop=\"summary\">Made of high grade Bamboo <\/span><\/li>\n<li>   <span itemprop=\"summary\">Stands 16\u201d tall and 14\u201d wide <\/span><\/li>\n<li>   <span itemprop=\"summary\">Includes 5 cross bars to create 10 hanging arms <\/span><\/li>\n<li>   <span itemprop=\"summary\">Easy to assemble <\/span><\/li>\n<li>   <span itemprop=\"summary\">Disassembles for easy storage <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span itemprop=\"summary\">And what an easy way to also dry small dish towels!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span itemprop=\"summary\">\u00a0#2 &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/index.php?main_page=product_info&#038;cPath=185_190&#038;products_id=1151\" target=\"_blank\">Cheese Making Kit for Colby and Cheddar Cheese<\/a><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<div> <span><span>Cheese Making Kit for making Colby or Cheddar Cheeses exclusively from Homesteader&#8217;s Supply! <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-A0TnfHWiK_c\/ULD6cZ_OQYI\/AAAAAAAAArU\/yV42hDbTW9g\/s1600\/colby_cheese_kit.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" height=\"261\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-A0TnfHWiK_c\/ULD6cZ_OQYI\/AAAAAAAAArU\/yV42hDbTW9g\/s320\/colby_cheese_kit.jpg\" width=\"320\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div><span> <span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div> <span><span>This  kit is the real deal, all the supplies you need for making real cheese  just like the professionals, and there is enough culture to keep you  going in your cheesemaking for a long time. And, who better to buy from  than a company that does make cheese and will answer your questions!\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div> <span><span>Add  your favorite spices to create a variety of your favorite cheeses,\u00a0  such as chilli peppers, dill, chives, cilantro, garlic, roasted red  pepper, sun-dried tomatoes, etc.\u00a0 And with this same culture you can  even make delicious fresh butter!<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span><span>Most important because cheese making  really is a science as well as a culinary art, we have added to this kit  the best book called The Cheesemaker&#8217;s Manual by Margaret Morris. At  Homesteader&#8217;s Supply Farm we have used many of the books available, but  this one is great by far for an all around\u00a0 how-to, and why, and  trouble-shooting, along with photos to help.<\/span><\/span>   <br \/><span><br \/><span><span><span>This kit includes:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span><span><span> One Tome Mold and Follower<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span><span><span>2 slips of Vegetarian Rennet Tablets (20 tabs)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span><span><span>Mesophillic MA4002 culture\u00a0 25 DCU<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span><span><span>Natural Sea Salt<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span><span><span>One Thermometer<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span><span><span>2 sq yard 90 count Butter Muslin Cloth<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span><span><span>The Cheese Makers Manual by Margaret Morris<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span><span><span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span><span><span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><span><span><span><span>AND THE NUMBER ONE HOL<span><span>I<\/span>DAY GIFT IDEA<span>&#8230;..<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><b>#1 &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/index.php?main_page=product_info&#038;cPath=185_189&#038;products_id=895\" target=\"_blank\">The Ultimate Cheese Press &#8211; a Hol<span><span>iday<\/span> <span>Favorite!<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2> <span><span>Ultimate Cheese Press<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-mMvOArW4xLs\/ULD7hdl44uI\/AAAAAAAAArc\/Y_5cduEtW7U\/s1600\/CheesePress.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" height=\"302\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-mMvOArW4xLs\/ULD7hdl44uI\/AAAAAAAAArc\/Y_5cduEtW7U\/s320\/CheesePress.jpg\" width=\"320\"><\/a><span> Newly released on the market! This Hardwood Cheese Press was made for home cheese makers, designed and manufactured by Homesteaders Supply right here in the USA!<\/span><br \/><span> Special Sale continues&#8230; We even add in some 90 count cheese cloth&#8230; all you need to provide is the cheese to press!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>  Perfect to make all types of hard and semi-hard cheeses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>  Ergonomically designed handles and followers to reduce the stress to your hands and fingers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>  Comes with 2 hoops, now larger and taller than other presses, to prepare a 1 lb to 5 lb cheese!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>  Designed to accept the hoops in perfect position every time!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>  Hoops are made of food grade heavy duty water pipe. Professional  cheese makers prefer this type of hoop over the metal hoop type, as it  won&#8217;t cause too fast of cooling the cheese during pressing time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>  Made with all food grade materials, will last a very long time, sturdy  hardwood with stainless steel fasteners that are made in the USA!.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>  Easy to use; small enough to just place it into baking pan to allow for draining&#8230; therefore no mess, no fuss&#8230;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>  Finished wood with all natural 100% Tung Oil, no odor, no  petro-chemicals, FDA approved for food contact&#8230; makes the wood water  proof, will not turn rancid. We use real wood, not plastic.. latest  research confirms that wood inhibits bacterial growth, which is not the  case for plastics such as melamine. Now you know why everyone is going  back to butcher block cutting boards!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> <br \/><span itemprop=\"summary\">\u00a0All of us from Homesteader&#8217;s Supply wish each and every one of you a Happy Holiday Season no matter your faith or celebration!!!<\/span><br \/><span itemprop=\"summary\"><br \/><\/span><span itemprop=\"summary\">Happy Holidays!<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I know we&#8217;ve all be overwhelmed with Black Friday deals&#8230;. Cyber Monday deals&#8230; and too many commercials and ads!!!! We aren&#8217;t a big department store and just can not do the huge sales that they offer simply because we keep our price are as low as possible all year around!! 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