Seedless Blackberry Jam
Preserving

Seedless Blackberry Jam

Sarah

When I was young my Dad would go out and pick blackberries on his overly cultivated canes out back. He put a lot of time into weeds….some guys went to the bar after work, my Dad spent his in the thorns. Which meant if my Dad got a huge mixing bowl full, my Mom would… Continue reading Seedless Blackberry Jam

Cold Pack Sweet Canned Blackberries
Preserving

Cold Pack Sweet Canned Blackberries

Sarah

Blackberry season is here in the PNW, which I try to not miss. It’s free food, after all! Foraging is the best time of the year. Around town, I have a mental list of where I can find blackberries, red huckleberries, old apple and plum trees and so much more. When I can blackberries for… Continue reading Cold Pack Sweet Canned Blackberries

DIY Upcycling In The Garden
DIY · Gardening · Upcycling

DIY Upcycling In The Garden

Sarah

Last year Kirk saw a swing being offered up for free, so we took a look at it. It was in fine shape, outside of the roof and sling fabric having had rotten off. However….I had ideas for the frame. I found a place along one of the fences for it, and planted 2 grape… Continue reading DIY Upcycling In The Garden

Cheesemaking: Mascarpone
DIY · Homesteading · Preserving · Urban Homesteading

Cheesemaking: Mascarpone

Sarah

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

Bee Keeping · Gardening · Homesteading · Urban Homesteading

Urban Homesteading And Bee Hives

Sarah

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