Seedlings are taking off in my plots at the community garden. On Monday I sowed seeds of zinnia's, geraniums, and radishes as they attract beneficial insects (You can read all about companion planting by clicking here). I still need to seed marigolds, chamomile, swiss chard and mesclun lettuce. My strawberry plot is looking wonderful and next year should bring a good harvest. With all the rain we've had this week, my summer plots at my dad's house have been put on hold. 3 raised beds have been ... continue reading...
Fried Morel Mushrooms
For some, the beginning of May doesn't just signify spring but the short-lived season of morel mushrooms. I was in high school the first time I went out foraging for these alien shaped mushrooms. I had just moved to Iowa from California and so this whole going out into the woods in search of strange fungi was foreign to me. However, the incentive of selling your harvest for $20 a pound to our local grocery store was more than enough to get me racing into deep, tick-infested wooded areas in ... continue reading...
Judias Blancas Con Espinaca (Spinach and Beans)
I love legumes. Packed with protein, nutrients and best of all, my kids will eat them! Now that local Spring veggies are in season, judias blancas con espinaca is a great dish to use up that Spinach. Enjoy :) [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:138] ... continue reading...
We’re Living in a Dying World
Since I started gardening, 5 seasons ago, I have become more interested in buying local, growing my own food, and learning about green initiatives. It pretty much goes hand in hand. I think it's fantastic that people are making a difference, reaching out and educating the general public as to what's happening in our world today. With that said, I also think more people need to know that what is happening in our world today is falling according to His plan. The world that we are living in ... continue reading...
Homemade Yogurt
Making homemade yogurt is simple and economical. Many people don't realize that yogurt is actually a fermented milk product whose active bacterial cultures aid in digestion (probiotics). So besides saving quite a bit of money a month, the health benefits are tremendous. My boys eat a yogurt a day and I usually give it to them before bed as it's said that it also helps you sleep better at night. Homemade Yogurt Equipment and ingredients needed: 1 Half gallon or gallon of milk (The amount ... continue reading...
