There are some trips you take that are fun, and then there are the trips that become stories you tell over and over again. Our Alaska trip was definitely the second kind. There is just something about Alaska that feels completely different from anywhere else. The scenery is bigger, the Read more
Sometimes the simplest side dishes are the ones I come back to over and over again. These stovetop honey-glazed carrots are one of those recipes. They take just a handful of ingredients, only one skillet, and about 15 minutes from start to finish. The carrots get tender without turning mushy, Read more
Easy Fermented Carrots with Garlic & Ginger I’ve always loved the bite of sauerkraut, but last year I discovered a whole new love for fermented foods. There’s something about making your own ferments that feels a little bit like magic. You start with something as simple as a carrot, some Read more
We live on a half-acre, but I still fill my freezer with high-quality meat without buying everything at the grocery store. Here are three ways you can save money on better meat—even if you don’t have the land to raise it all yourself.
Growing tomatoes is usually the first step for many gardeners and a must if you actually enjoy the flavor of a tomato! Growing up we grew all of our tomatoes in your standard tomato cages and that worked just fine but I LOVE the effect of growing them on a Read more
I’ve long had the dream of moving to a bunch of acreage and having a self-sufficient homestead. I love learning and have been collecting skills just waiting for the day we would finally make the move. Years and years have gone by and I finally have realized that, hey, I’m Read more
We definitely have tons of food rolling in from the garden and now I am starting to get creative in saving it all! Many of my gardening neighbors have already pulled their gardens out but I just cant imagine tearing out my plants when they are still cranking out so Read more
We’ve definitely gotten a bumper crop of jalapenos this year!! My favorite thing to do with jalapenos is can them in pickling liquid to use on nachos. So here is how to create pickled jalapenos in your own kitchen and preserve them for winter. I use water bath canning to Read more
Summer squash can be one of the most prolific growers in any garden. As they grow they have a tendency to get very leafy. Today I show you how to prune back zucchini plants to improve access for pollinators, increase airflow, make it easier to find insects, and overall ensure Read more
