If there ever was a year to inspire a change to your way of life, 2020 probably wins the prize. Food shortages. Civil unrest. Political division. Lockdowns. Pandemic. These things have created fear, uncertainty and concern over what the near future might look like and whether or not we'll ever return to some sense of... Continue Reading →
Good Old Fashioned Skillet Hash Recipe
My favorite meal is breakfast. In our house, serving breakfast isn't just for the morning however. Because that would just be boring. No, we reserve the right to serve breakfast for any meal. Sometimes that's in the middle of the day as brunch on Sunday, and at least once a week it's what we have... Continue Reading →
How to Ferment Cherry Tomatoes – The Perfect Snack
Fermenting vegetables has become a fun way to preserve and enjoy the bounty from our garden. I think I've convinced myself that just about anything can be fermented. Maybe that's not exactly true, but I'm willing to give it shot. Why fermenting? Think gut health. As vegetables go through the fermenting process, beneficial bacteria called... Continue Reading →
Why We Should Bring Back the Bartering System
I'll trade you a pig for a summer's worth of pulling weeds. Sound like a deal? And if you'll babysit our kids once a month I'll make sure you never run out of homemade jam. Shouldn't life be that simple? What if we could do more of the things we want to do without always... Continue Reading →