Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables of the season. I enjoy it's texture and during this busy time of year... the simplicity in cooking it. It's bright green stalks are stunning and the mere fact that they are a perennial and grow year after year makes me anxious to start my own asparagus patch. Make sure to take advantage of wild asparagus and forage for your own as soon they'll be growing in ditches throughout country roads. One thing to note about asparagus is that it's not ... continue reading...
Simple Lives Thursday, 43rd Edition
It's Simple Lives Thursday! My favorite day of the week where you share your tips and recipes for living a simple life. Below you'll find the linky to add your post to. Please read and follow the Simple Lives Thursday bloghop rules 1. If linking real, traditional and simple recipes, please make sure all ingredients used are whole. Such as whole grains, vegetables, legumes, meats, even sugar. In order to keep the integrity of "nourishing" food, we will delete any recipes that utilize ... continue reading...
It’s Hot Outside! How About an Icy Cold Mint Lemonade.
Usually during this time of the year we're hanging around the sixties and pleasantly enjoying outside activities, gardening and Spring cleaning. Over the past couple of days we've taken a leap from Spring straight into Summer. It's been HOT! We had a high of 93 yesterday and with the humidity it felt over 100 degrees. Now, I'm not complaining. My Spring gardens are thriving and it's been enjoyable watching my kids play out back soaking themselves in the sprinklers. However, with all ... continue reading...
Urban Chicken Keeping 101, Part 3 – Coops and Chickens
I'm still learning something new everyday when it comes to my backyard chickens. Thank goodness for farming and homesteading friends including my local WAPF group who continually share their wisdom and experiences. Please know that I'm not an expert and am only sharing what has helped and encouraged me on my journey to raising urban chickens. By now you have researched your laws, ordered chicks and are raising them in a brooder. On part 3 of our urban chicken keeping 101 series, it's time ... continue reading...
Simple Lives Thursday, 42nd Edition
It's Simple Lives Thursday! My favorite day of the week where you share your tips and recipes for living a simple life. Below you'll find the linky to add your post to. Please read and follow the Simple Lives Thursday bloghop rules 1. If linking real, traditional and simple recipes, please make sure all ingredients used are whole. Such as whole grains, vegetables, legumes, meats, even sugar. In order to keep the integrity of "nourishing" food, we will delete any recipes that utilize ... continue reading...
