Wulf's Fire

Stuffed Shells -Freezer Meal

When life gets busy at the swamp I like to make a few freezer meals to have on hand. Although I do enjoy to cook sometimes it is just not possible for me to have the time to dedicate to cooking a ‘from scratch’ meal. This way I always have a meal on hand andContinue reading “Stuffed Shells -Freezer Meal”

Chicken and Dumplings

As October comes upon us in the swamp I find myself trying to bring fall in. It is still in the upper eighties and muggy as can be around here. I could break open my crockpot but I don’t usually have all day to allow for it to slow cook. I also find it heatsContinue reading “Chicken and Dumplings”

Fire

The heart of the smithy is the hearth, the forge, the source of heat that makes metal malleable. Without this, very little can be achieved in metal work. This article will discuss fire in detail. Beginning with how to start a fire in a cold hearth, I will later discuss its use and maintenance forContinue reading “Fire”

Belt buckle

My wife bought herself some new pants. She intimated to me that she did not possess a suitable belt. So saying I would obtain one, I thought about how I would go about it. I have an adequate supply of leather suitable for making a strap, I lacked only a buckle. While I did happenContinue reading “Belt buckle”

Anvil Stand

Anvils have been made of several materials in history, starting with stone. Through the ages they have been made of bronze and iron, culminating in the height of the craft, an anvil fashioned from fine tool steel. Today we are building a stand for one. My anvil is made of junk, quite literally I amContinue reading “Anvil Stand”

Spoons

I find that my wife is often pleased with new things. Some of you out there may have noticed yours are also. So as it is a rainy day, I would like to share something fairly easy, and fun to do. Make her some spoons. Wooden spoons can be made in minutes, frankly. That includesContinue reading “Spoons”

Amazing Eggs

How do you enjoy to start your day? Perhaps in the silent early morning you enjoy a cup of coffee while watching the day break in your favorite window. I enjoy waking up to my children running into my room and climbing into my bed for morning snuggles. When the infant and I have aContinue reading “Amazing Eggs”

Spearhead

A spear is the most vital weapon to have for many activities, such as going to war, hunting, but most importantly, getting that last ripe fruit from the top of the tree. You can make one just like this with a railroad spike. The picture above shows a railroad spike. Just to be clear however,Continue reading “Spearhead”