As winter begins its long walk toward being over, with the snow finally starting to melt, I got very busy this past weekend. After being cooped up inside all of December, January, and all of February, I wanted to get things done. To anticipate the start of spring. This coming week is supposed to be… Continue reading The Start Of Grow Season 2026
Quick Wonton Soup
Cold days make me crave a bowl of warming soup - and preferably it is wonton soup. I have tried so many commercially made wonton soups over the years, when eating out, but only a handful have ever been truly good. And it's not cheap either, at $4 to $10 for a small bowl, where… Continue reading Quick Wonton Soup
Quick Lentil Soup
I love a good lentil soup, but I also sometimes want to avoid the tedious work of prepping it. That is where using pre-cooked lentils makes your life that much easier. And you can cut your cooking time in half. I also find the broth doesn't get that heavy "bean" flavor that can develop when… Continue reading Quick Lentil Soup
Great Depression Era Baking: Cheddar Biscuits
Baking powder biscuits are one of the easiest forms of bread you can make. A single recipe can be used to make plain biscuits, savory, and sweet. While I have a couple of recipes I swap between, I wanted to try a recipe out of the My Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook, the Great Depression-era… Continue reading Great Depression Era Baking: Cheddar Biscuits
Making A Log and Brush Habitat Pile
If you go for a walk on your land, you might notice a lot of wood that has fallen due to storms. The winds and snow shake out the dead. Once you are snow- and ice-free, it is a great time on a sunny day to collect forest debris. Gets you outside, the sun on… Continue reading Making A Log and Brush Habitat Pile