Stewed tomatoes are by far the most versatile and most used item in my pantry. From spaghetti, to Mostaccioli or soup, stewed tomatoes are easy to grab and make a healthy delish…
Having fun with the Homesteader Hub
Together Erin and her husband from Blue Yurt Farms have come up with a BRILLIANT idea! A online homesteading community. For you, for me, for our neighbors, your neighbors, even great…
15 minute Strawberry Jam
Yippee… Its strawberry season here in the Pacific Northwest!. While my strawberry patch isn’t quite big enough to put up enough jam for the winter, it is big enough to stuff…
Pickled Asparagus
Asparagus is in full season here in the Pacific Northwest and I love finding new fun ways to cook with this nutrient dense vegetable. A few of my go-to asparagus dishes are… …
Grapefruit Tahini Salad Dressing
Oh summer time I have missed you! BBQs, friends, food, wine and warm sun.. did I mention food? Yes. All good things. One of my favorite summer dishes is salads. Their…
5 Misconceptions of Modern Day Homesteading
Earlier this summer I was having wine in town with a group of moms. Some I had known for a while, most I had just met. After introductions, the conversation…
Mushroom, Chard and Sausage Swiss Frittata
As spring approaches, our lives are getting really busy around here on the farm and I don’t have time to cook up eggs and meat every morning. But I don’t…
Planting seeds for a late fall/winter harvest
Planting seeds for a fall harvest It’s that time of the year when the nights are getting colder and the dew on the grass is glistening in the morning. Which…
