A dear sweet friend began her beekeeping journey and immediately fell in love with the venture. She and I talked and talked about starting me up a hive last year. I had full intentions to invest and begin. Then, we had a wedding announced and every extra curricular activity was … [Read more...] about Beginning with Bees
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Slow Day 5.23.18
Not a lot of words, not even that my life is at all slow right now... I'm just taking a minute to slow down and enjoy some of the beauty that I've witnessed around the home recently.Have a wonderful day! … [Read more...] about Slow Day 5.23.18
Sunshine on my table
Last week, our very springtime weather was about to take a major turn and remind us that winter is NOT over yet in the South. My daffodils were blooming so beautifully, I hated the thought of the frost biting them and losing all the beautiful color outside... so I rushed outside … [Read more...] about Sunshine on my table
Strawberry Jam! WITHOUT pectin!
I LOVE to learn new things. I also love to learn how to do something the "old fashioned way" too. And when some friends of mine were talking about making jam without pectin and LOW sugar, I was all ears! I learned some things along the way, and believe you me, it does take … [Read more...] about Strawberry Jam! WITHOUT pectin!
Water Kefir
Several years ago, I had many probiotic ferments going in my kitchen, but one of our absolute favorites was water kefir. Sadly, I neglected my old grains to the point of losing them without a chance for recovery. Thankfully though, with the wonderful web of communication and … [Read more...] about Water Kefir
