Cultivating a foraging spirit is one of the most fun and rewarding ways to live a seasonal lifestyle. Foraging from the wild is probably the oldest and most accessible way to connect with the seasons for the obvious reason that it can only be done in season. However, it can be intimidating and a foreign […]
Pesto is this amazing little sauce. It’s packed with flavor and incredibly versatile. Making it at home with ingredients found right in the backyard is also a delightful way to stretch the food budget. Preserve pesto this spring and summer for flavorful eating all year long. More than Just Basil Traditionally, pesto is basil and […]
Rhubarb is a productive plant. Honestly, there’s only so much one family can eat of this tart gift of the earth. However, it provides for many jam making and dessert baking opportunities. Opportunities that I jump on because having homemade gifts already done and ready to give is always a good thing. This rhubarb hard […]
Mint is a productive, almost invasive plant in the home herb garden. That productivity is an amazing boon for folks that enjoy mint and the folks that love to give homemade & homegrown gifts to them. Gather large bunches and make these easy homegrown mint gifts now to give later. Mint Infused Honey One of […]
The spring season offers us numerous opportunities to make and can homemade preserves. It’s a great time to refill the pantry after a winter of draining it. This is also a season in which the earth offers us great produce for sweet and easy to make preserves. Strawberry Preserves Fresh strawberries are always a […]
As the earth awakens from its long winter nap, so do our homes. It’s a great time to clean out clutter and clean out the dust that gathered from a long season spent inside. Get the home ready to wake up with this simple cleaning checklist. Simple Cleaning Supplies Whether you do a supremely deep […]
