A large part of gardening and homesteading, is figuring out how to preserve all the food harvested from the garden to then be enjoyed all year round. One of the ways to preserve food is canning it. Are you new to the idea of canning and preserving? Are you interested in learning the very basics…
A well-planned potager, or kitchen garden, can be a beautiful and enticing way to incorporate more fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs into your diet. The following tips will help you plan a productive and practical potatger. Tip #1: Pick the Perfect Spot for your Potager. When choosing a location for your kitchen garden, try to…
Oh my gosh, who doesn’t love peach cobbler in the summertime?? With a big scoop of vanilla ice-cream, you can’t go wrong. We love this simple easy cobbler but sometimes it is just too hot to have the oven on in the middle of summer so I freeze the peaches when they are ripe and…
When you think of summer, you probably have visions of warm weather, cooling off in a lake or ocean, and enjoying time with friends and family. Another thought people often have with summertime is what your diet might look like. The foods you eat not only affect your waistline, but can also improve your health….
I think most of us gardeners hope for more and more space to grow things right? But sometimes it’s not all about the space and area needed in planting more and more crops. Sometimes it is great to think about how to bump up the production of the garden by utilizing succession planting tactics. What…
Us home cooks know that as the temperatures outside increase, the desire to cook decreases. This isn’t usually due to lack of wanting to cook, but instead, the need to keep the house as cool as possible. This is why baking is done mostly in the winter months and cool dishes are served during the…
During the summer months, you are probably less inclined to eat heavy, hot meals, and are looking for more lighter meals. The good news is that not only are these lighter meals much more pleasant to eat in 90 and 100-degree summer heat, but many of them are very healthy as well. Another bonus? It gets you…
There is nothing quite like homemade peach ice cream or peach cobbler. Am I right? However, did you know there’s more to peaches than meets the eye? Not only do peaches make wonderful desserts, you can also use them for savory dishes as well. While it is best to get them when they are in…
What a perfect way to use up fresh broccoli from your garden this summer! This broccoli pasta salad is a perfect companion to some grilled chicken or beef on the BBQ. Make a big bowl and share it with friends as it is perfect for potlucks etc. The addition of salt-cured lemons (recipe to come)…
Strawberries and bananas together are such a classic combo, don’t you think? As we are heading into strawberry season, I have to share this yummy and healthy strawberry banana granola parfait recipe which is a great spring or summer breakfast treat, healthy dessert, or a treat to add to a special brunch! Prep time: 10…