Before, we talked about being prepared for a tornado. Of course, many tornadoes actually do NOT touch down, or cause a lot of damage. No, really. Yes, there ARE those storms that can wipe out an entire town in a matter of minutes, but many do not cause that kind of damage. Nevertheless, you want …
This was inspired by the fact that my son went backpacking this weekend with his scout troup, and when they were having fun canoeing, tubing, and swimming at the lake, he didn’t wear a shirt.Pasty white boy is what we USED to call him…Larry the Lobster is what we dubbed him when he came home. …
Perfect as a side dish, or a treat any time of day, Brussels sprouts are low in Saturated Fat, and very low in Cholesterol. Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with bacon? Un.beee.leeeve.a.ble! Brussels sprouts are also a good source of Thiamin, Riboflavin, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus and Copper, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin …
Water kefir is a probiotic drink that gets fizzy like pop. It’s a great way to get you and your family off of pop if that is an issue for you, since it’s fizzy sweetness has that “pop” feel. Easy to make at home, in any size batches, your kefir starter “grains” will multiply to make larger …
Ketchup is almost a food group in our home. My kids and husband could practically drink it and they put it on everything. There are weeks when we can go through 2-3 pints of homemade ketchup. Seriously. We can’t stop drinking it. Why lacto fermented ketchup? The benefits of fermented foods are amazing. They include: …
If you’re curious about how to get started with hydroponics, you’ve come to the right place. When most people think of hydroponics, they think of a highly complex, scientific process that is the most modern of all growing techniques. In reality, hydroponics has been around practically forever. Both the Aztecs and the Babylonians have done …
This is a guest post by my cool pal, Laurie of Common Sense Homesteading. Papercuts and slivers are small wounds that hurt way too much for their size. I’ve learned to patch up the paper cuts with liquid bandage, which usually helps quite a bit. Working in the garden and around the woodpile (often without …
Known as vermicomposting, raising worms specifically for the purpose of harvesting the castings to use as garden fertilizer is both an organic and effective method for giving your vegetables the nutrients they need to thrive. Castings are worm poop – waste – what worms “cast off” as excrement, and to a gardener, it is pure black …
During the gardening season, you will see it. Gardens are all around, and many are producing wonderfully, tasty treats already. You have heard of a Farmer’s Market, but have you ever been to a Produce Auction? Here are some tips and tricks on how to survive a produce auction. The basic gist is this: the …
Early spring at the last sign of frost is the perfect time to get your spring garlic in the ground. We use a lot of garlic here, and having fresh, organic garlic year-round is an important ingredient. From pizzas to side dishes to garlic bread and dips, this root vegetable is hard to pass up. …
