Cots. No syrup. And a pea tomato.
As with most gatherers, summertime is a busy time! And this weekend was no exception. While I attempted to complete some of my 3 IN 30 goals (ie: car and…
Read MoreOur early 1900’s house has been our little home for the past few years and in that time, we’ve dialed the timeline back by exposing hardwood floors, uncovering shiplap, and celebrating the quirks of this old orchard cottage. Watch the transformation as we celebrate what this “cottage style” has to offer.
As with most gatherers, summertime is a busy time! And this weekend was no exception. While I attempted to complete some of my 3 IN 30 goals (ie: car and…
Read MoreIt’s a rough world for the animals on the homestead. Rough for males, that is. You see, in order to get “the job done” on a homestead, you only need…
Read MoreSomething happens to my mind on Sunday nights when I sit down to write my posts for Monday. Maybe it’s because it’s the Sabbath and my brain knows it can…
Read MoreLet this post be proof: Everyone has time to preserve food.Case in point: The eleven quarts of canned cherries that are smiling at me from my storage closet.Total time: 1…
Read MoreIt’s like Christmas morning times a million. “Why?” – you ask. Oh. I’ll tell you why. Because yesterday, we picked up over 150 pounds of grass-fed, locally…
Read MoreI am having issues. Issues you say? Yes, issues. I have a scatter-brainfart issue that is making it impossible for me to focus on one task for more than thirteen…
Read MoreFirst off, I want to tell you something that has nothing to do with this post. The other night, I bought Stu a “Happy Last Year of College” prime top…
Read MoreHello. When I asked Stuart to do a guest post, I expected a little blurb on the traditional crafting of scotches. Or the importance of sanitation in home brewing. Perhaps…
Read MoreThere is something quite humbling about writing a blog. Even though I may sound like I know what I’m doing, if I’m bein’ honest here, half the time I don’t have…
Read MoreI have to thank my friend Aileen for this one. We have dinner with “Leena” and Jason quite often. And a few weeks ago, not only did they bring perfectly marinaded steaks (which we…
Read MoreThis weekend, the rubber met the road. All the anticipation of spring finally came to pass and I was able to begin my annual ritual. What ritual, you ask? The…
Read MoreI have the coolest family. This week, after a slight delivery error, I received a present in the mail from my father-in-law, sister-in-law, and brother-in-law. That’s a lot of “in-law”,…
Read MoreAnd as experience is the best teacher, I’m here to share with you how to bake better bread at home. Save yourself years of bad loaves. My many baking flops are your gain. Here’s how to bake better bread at home.
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