"In 2012 two American families left the city. They left most of their worldly possessions behind along with the conveniences of modern American living. It's today that these two families have relocated themselves in the mountains of the American Ozarks to build for themselves a more fulfilling and sustainable lifestyle."
So begins this terrific series called "An American Homestead".
You can learn more about them and follow their adventures here: http://anamericanhomestead.com/
The website itself is jam packed with valuable advice on all kinds of things from recipes to making your own fuel.