Yesterday we made a quick trip to Lowe's to pick up some supplies to a new project our family is working on. Well, when your closest Lowe's is right beside a Tractor Supply and it is Barn Day's....You HAVE to go in and ooo and ahhh over the babies!These little bantam chicks were … [Read more...] about Quickly…
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Lemon and Vanilla Jam
I came across a lovely old recipe. No pectin, no sure-jel...6 lemons (I used meyer lemons)6 cups sugar (I used cane juice crystals)2 Tbsp vanilla (I used the vanilla I make)Cut the ends off the lemons and then cut them VERY thin. Remove any seeds and then cut each slice into 4 … [Read more...] about Lemon and Vanilla Jam
What love looks like…
A couple of weekends ago, we had fair weather (which has NOT been the case around here lately) and we took quick advantage of the somewhat warmish day.We have had free range birds for a long time now. Having to replenish our flock quite often because of predator problems. After a … [Read more...] about What love looks like…
My Kitchen Apothecary
I've had an idea swirling around in my head for a while now. I wanted a place for all my natural herbs, tinctures, salves and soaps, etc.I just didn't have the cabinet... or so I thought.So one night when I was laying down, I was thinking about where I could find a cabinet on a … [Read more...] about My Kitchen Apothecary
Lacto fermented sauerkraut Part 1, and some sweet memories…
Real Food WednesdaysI am part of an amazing group now. We are a part of a Natural food co-op and I am soooo excited. It is helping me instill the healthy habits that I am working sooo hard towards. I'll share a little more of that with you in the future. Here's a little bit … [Read more...] about Lacto fermented sauerkraut Part 1, and some sweet memories…
