“Woo-hoo! Float trip!!” If you know what a float trip is, you know why I’m so looking forward to this weekend. If you’re one of…
Last year, a friend of mine planted too many tomatoes and ended up canning over 30 quarts. Her small family didn’t use them all up…
So, who doesn't love snacks? Savory to sweet, crunchy to creamy—we humans love finding new, fun, delicious ways to occupy our appetites while catching up…
Kale, kale, kale, kale... what's the big deal, anyway? Well, as it turns out, kale has a ton of stuff going for it. First off,…
The holiday season is here, once again homesteaders. With all of the festive gatherings, and get-togethers, and mixers, and soirees there are to attend,…
Buttery, flaky, creamy, savory rounds of puff pastry, spinach, and cheese... That's what I've made for you this week, and my family and friends couldn't…
If you've spent much time at the grocery store recently, you might have noticed a sudden flood of so-called "healthy" snacks. While at first glance…
You probably already know that eating fermented food is, as my Pop used to say, "good for your guts". But, what you may not…
Several years ago, I decided that I would make bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers for a family gathering. I thought they'd be crowd-pleasers that would also be…
Crunchy, sour, sweet, and spicy, I love pickles. Basically, if you can pickle it, I’ll like it. I must admit, though, that the first…
For years I hated mushrooms. My young palette had not yet developed an appreciation for the little darlings and I avoided them in every…
Well, friends, summer is long gone, and party and holiday season is upon us. Family gatherings, pot-luck parties, gift exchanges, and cozy nights snuggled up…
