“This fine, simple book is the real deal — and it will come as a great relief to people feeling some silent dread in a time of rising gas prices, food shortages, and the like. Much can be done — in your home!”
— Bill McKibben, author of Deep Economy
“This is an outstanding book for anyone yearning for the satisfactions that come with a simpler, more self-reliant, and sustainable life. I highly recommend it, for both country and city homesteaders.”
— Cheryl Long, Editor in Chief, Mother Earth News
“If you’re tired of being just another consumer, and want to take charge of creating your own life, this book is for you. It has both the how-to and the why-to. It reads like fiction but delivers a wealth of useful, down-to-earth information.”
— David Wann, author of Simple Prosperity and coauthor of Affluenza
“Woginrich writes with an infectious enthusiasm and a dry wit that may have you ordering hens before you reach the last page. A delightful introduction to the simple (and not-so-simple) life.”
— William Alexander, author of The $64 Tomato
“I can’t get enough of Woginrich’s life on her Vermont farm … this book left me wanting much, much more.”
— Debbie Stoller, Bust
“It’s a how-to as well as a what-not-to-do.”
— Boston Sunday Globe, “Shelf Life”
“This book isn’t about having a farmhouse on acres of land, or a barn full of livestock, but about being more open to learning the simple skills most of us have forgotten.”
— Deseret News
“Made from Scratch is about being more open to learning the simple skills most of us have forgotten, and finding joy in the process.”
— Homegrown.org
“The book is chockablock full of ‘simple life’ advice on everything from creating storage from scratch to gardening, with loads of 21st-century homespun philosophy to boot.”
— Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
“Her essays, supplemented with how-tos, are philosophical, humorous, and remarkably poised for a newbie writer.”
— Seattle Post-Intelligencer
“Woginrich’s comfy writing style and gentle humor make this book a must-read for anyone who dreams of a simpler, handmade life.”
— ForeWord, November 2010