Mar 28, 2019 | Life, Spring Time
Spring has always been known as the time of year that we all get outside, rake up debris, clean up the ditches, clean the house, discard stuff that has been hanging about that has no purpose. Growing up, spring cleaning at our house included all windows, walls,...
Jan 4, 2019 | Farming, Gardening
Every year I find a new plant (usually a medicinal or culinary herb) to work with from start to finish. Receiving the seeds in the mail from a mail order catalo; then working with it from germination to harvest all while taking notes so that I may better understand...
Nov 1, 2018 | Cooking from scratch, Fall Time, Life
Cardamom – The Queen of Spices 8oz oz of milk of choice 1 cinnamon stick 3 cardamom pods or 1/4 tsp ground cardamom 2 TBls unsweetened Cocoa 1 tsp vanilla 1 Tbls maple syrup or honey 1 tsp coconut oil Pinch of ginger – optional In a small...
Sep 22, 2018 | Cooking from scratch, Food for Thought
Garlic – Winter Storage, Planting and Recipes Garlic is the most perfect ingredient and a must-have staple in your winter pantry. Read on to learn how to plant, store, cook with and make medicine with Garlic! Planting Garlic One head of garlic weighs a little...
Jul 14, 2018 | Food for Thought, Gardening, Homesteading Skills
Day-Long Retreat Join us for a day of herbs, health, wellness, and creativity. This one-of-its-kind wellness gathering featuring the communities leading innovators, teachers and herbalists. From invigorating workouts and hands-on treatments to inspirational,...