On a lark we ended up at a local farm that is licensed to sell raw milk on a Sunday drive. It’s not exactly easy to get to, but worth the drive. Raw milk is the best choice for cheesemaking, but you have to find a farm and also know it is licensed and run… Continue reading Cheesemaking: Mascarpone
Urban Homesteading And Bee Hives
Awhile back Kirk and I got talking about bee hives and beekeeping. We hemmed and hawed, until Kirk signed us up for bee keeping classes this past winter. If you haven’t watched More Than Honey, I highly suggest it. (PS: You have to turn on the subtitles, it isn’t obvious) It explains in many ways… Continue reading Urban Homesteading And Bee Hives
Seed Vaults
Seed Vaults….sounds big and fancy right? But you can have your own, on hand, without a lot of money spent, nor space needed. After all, you’re preserving seeds for your own use, not for a world. Which might have some asking why do I need one? Consider it insurance. That if something occurred, you could… Continue reading Seed Vaults
Cold Pack Sweet Canned Raspberries
I might grow raspberries, but lets face it, my kids eat them as soon as they are ripe. If you want to get enough to enjoy, you need go picking. A local farm does u-pick at $2 a pound. Walker is a great picker….Alistaire hides his cup under the shade of his hat and demands… Continue reading Cold Pack Sweet Canned Raspberries
Dehydrated Cinnamon Carrot Shreds
Dehydrated Cinnamon Carrot Shreds Ingredients: 10-ounce bag shredded carrots 2 Tbsp coconut oil 1 Tbsp granulated sugar or coconut sugar ¾ tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp sea salt Directions: Line two dehydrator trays with fine mesh liners (or parchment paper). Melt coconut oil, stir in sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Toss with carrots till coated. Divided… Continue reading Dehydrated Cinnamon Carrot Shreds