Welcome to The Kindred Kitchen!

Hi, I'm Darian! 

It's great to meet you. 

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Here at The Kindred Kitchen, you'll find delicious, easy-to-make recipes, sourdough tips, and simple home and garden projects and inspirations.

 

 

I grew up on a ranch in the prairies, which is where my love for working with my hands, being outside, and connecting with nature stems from. Although I didn't remain at the farm, I still crave the lifestyle; hard work, simplicity, and connecting with nature in a fulfilling and satisfying way.

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Now, I'm raising my family in the city, trying to find ways to incorporate my education and upbringing into our daily lifestyle. Right now, everyone seems to be building their homestead, whether urban or rural. Merriam-Webster defines homesteading as the act or practice of acquiring, settling on, or occupying land under a homestead law. 

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I'll tell you what; I have no interest in clearing my own plot of land and building my own house. But after some searching, I found a definition that I can appreciate: homesteading is a lifestyle of self-sufficiency. That's a definition I can get behind. I truly believe there is value in relearning some lost skills; bread baking, sewing, gardening.  

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The Kindred Kitchen is where I'll be documenting my journey in building my 'homestead' and creating a sustainable permaculture, while on the hunt for healthy, quick, and easy recipes to feed my family. 

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I hope you'll join me on this journey and enjoy the ride!

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