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Woodstove Cooking

We love our new wood stove. Learning to cook on a woodstove is quite different to a regular stove. Here I share my recipes and tricks for cooking great food on a wood fired oven.

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How long does it take to season firewood?

If you have a wood fire and are new to the world of firewood, you might be wondering what is seasoned firewood? Seasoned firewood is dry and burns hot and cleanly.  What is seasoned firewood? Seasoned wood has been allowed time to dry out and it is more efficient to burn. Seasoned wood will have a moisture content of under twenty percent and it takes on an aged look about it.

What is seasoned firewood? 7 Effective ways to know your wood is seasoned

Seasoning firewood doesn't have to take forever! Here are some great hacks to help you get your firewood dry fast in time for Winter! Don't burn wet wood any more! #homesteading #piwakawakavalley

10 Hacks for Drying Firewood Super Fast: Seasoning your Firewood Correctly

10 Unique Ways to Start A Fire Without Newspaper | Paper free fires

The best firewood options for cooking in a woodstove if you are based in Australia or New Zealand

Top 6 Firewood Options For A Hot Fire: Best firewood in NZ

You should really try these delicious, quick and easy gluten free almond and chocolate chip cookies

Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies with Almond Flour

gluten free spiced apple cake

Spiced Apple Cake – Gluten free (or not!)

Chewy and slightly tangy, who doesn't like a warm slice of sourdough bread? I bet you didn't realize just how easy it is to make either. #sourdough #bread #artisan #homesteading

How to Make Chewy Sourdough Bread at Home: artisan sourdough bread recipe

Cooking in the wood stove is a bit different to an electric or gas oven, but it isn't as tricky as some might have you believe. Modern wood cookers are very easy to get hot, and very efficient with their fuel. Here are some tips to get you started:

8 Useful Tips for Cooking in a Wood Burning Stove

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