I decided to make our year’s supply of mulberry syrup with the chinois this year. I started with some berry picking: I used the chinois for juicing this year. I… Read More... "Mulberry syrup revisited"
Honey Lemonade
Sue Bee sends me recipes by email, and since I bought a new blender (look in the background of this photo) and a new food processor this year, I see myself making… Read More... "Honey Lemonade"
A week of making home
I was able to stay home all week recently, which meant: two new recipes They both went over very well. We tried Slow Cooker Balsamic Glazed Roast Beef one night. It’s sweet rather… Read More... "A week of making home"
Handmade Holiday: Papier mache folk art nativity set tutorial
You may have seen Corn Floppy and wondered how I made it. Since we just finished Christmas, I thought I would instead share how I made a papier mache nativity set.… Read More... "Handmade Holiday: Papier mache folk art nativity set tutorial"
Something for nothing: scrappy napkins
I’d like some empty space for my Christmas tree, so the front room (basically a large storage room right now) needs to be cleared out. We’ve laid a few things… Read More... "Something for nothing: scrappy napkins"
How we do bread
I have always been a fan of home baked bread. My family really enjoys Abby’s Bread Recipe very much, but we usually have it with something yummy like roasted chicken. That… Read More... "How we do bread"
Looking down, feeling up
We attended our first Really Really Free Market. Many towns have their own Really Really Free Markets. got the invitation for last month’s market, but our calendar fills up so… Read More... "Looking down, feeling up"
New love: Food dehydrator
I got a new to me food dehydrator. I didn’t know a thing about dehydrators, so called my SIL to ask about her experience with drying food. The previous owner… Read More... "New love: Food dehydrator"
Return to the produce auction
I met my brother and his family at a produce auction. While I have attended in the past {and recorded my first produce auction visit here exactly two years ago [and… Read More... "Return to the produce auction"
My August to date
Whew! August has been quite busy! Week 1. I started the month with a Food Swap. (previously blogged in this post) Our next one will be in early September. I… Read More... "My August to date"