Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
Spring fruit in a combination that's the just the right mix of tart and sweet, with a little ginger kick. Sweetened with only wildflower honey -- none of the refined white stuff.
Did you know that wood ash can be used for keeping mites at bay? The next time you clean your fireplace, keep your chickens in mind by storing some of the ashes for them. It's a hen's best kept beauty secret.
I'm probably off my rocker, but the following tips for growing tomato plants is all I'll ever do from now on. The best part? It's a very short, no fuss list. Do these in the beginning and reap the reward in the end!
This (just add water) mix uses flour instead of the popular cornstarch mix. Why? The texture of a flour thickener makes me happy, what can I say? Either way, this is super easy to do and creates a great cream-based soup!
This is a work in progress, so the how to's will be provided in future posts. But just the same, here is the recipe I plan to use for homegrown chicken feed. When they eat right, so do you!
These two unlikely ingredients made an easy mix for starting my peppers - bell and hot. While it's still on trial, I think it's a winner already! I'll continue trying it with other plants, so stay tuned...
Yes, we all agree that preserved citrus is a FAB idea. Everybody adds their own little twist to it to make it their own. And doesn't it look great sitting on your pantry shelf? So now what? How about using it in braised chicken with plum sauce? Mmm..
