Last week, I popped into the food co-op closest to us and browsed the bulk-dried herbs and spices. As I walked by, I saw a jar of Chamomile and gasped—$29.99 a pound! The bulk bins are often sourced from Frontier Co-op, a very ethical and real cooperative. For example, you can buy their products in… Continue reading Preserving Chamomile For Tea
Tag: Garden
How To Grow And Make Paprika
Paprika is a spice that isn't used enough these days. In the mid-century decades, it was the go-to garnishment for your meals. Deviled Eggs without a sprinkle of the orange-red delight? What kind of heathen are you? Of course, back in the 1930s to 70s, it was cutting edge to use paprika. Food wasn't quite… Continue reading How To Grow And Make Paprika
Developing A Kitchen Garden
This summer, as I worked on the patios around our house, I decided I wanted a kitchen garden—one close to the house, where I'd be more likely to come out and enjoy it and grab produce for dinner. When we moved here in 2018, I had a small kitchen garden, all in large pots, on… Continue reading Developing A Kitchen Garden
As Summer Slips Into Fall
Most years, I feel sad as we slip into September and see the harvest nearing its end. But this year, I am OK with it. I am 12 weeks post-injury on my arm and feeling glad I don't have to water anymore for the season. With school back in, my helpers haven't been helping the… Continue reading As Summer Slips Into Fall
Building My Patio Garden
If I could find a positive outcome of my arm injury this summer, it is that I reclaimed the patios around our house. I would look out and sigh at the mess it had all become, but getting started on it never happened until I couldn't work in the big gardens on the homestead. And… Continue reading Building My Patio Garden