Food & Drink

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Simple Autumn Harvest Stew

Simple Autumn Harvest Stew

Last weekend, in trying to figure out something mild* and comforting for us to eat as we hunkered down with Sprout while the winds whipped around outside, I decided to throw a bunch of items in a pot, call it a Harvest Stew, and see how it all turned out!  If you have been around this space for a while,…
October 17, 2013

Fried Green Tomatoes – Three Ways

Late last week we were given a Freeze Warning.  Even though it should go with saying that it was inevitable, I was just not ready for it and absolutely did not plan ahead.  So, after a long week at work, I came home on Friday night and began to harvest everything that would not survive the night if i didn't…
October 6, 2013
Grow, Harvest, Eat

Grow, Harvest, Eat

Last weekend was an absolute whirlwind of activity!  Do you ever feel like you need another weekend to recover from your weekend?  Yeah...me too!  Happy Monday!!! There was the work on the chicken coop first thing Friday morning in order to help make the Ladies a bit happier after all the rains and mud and chilly nights we've been having.…
September 30, 2013
How to Re-Hydrate Dried Cranberries

How to Re-Hydrate Dried Cranberries

Have you ever wanted to make a recipe with fresh cranberries only to find that cranberries aren't in season or easily available?  Yeah, not fun, right? Luckily, it's super simple to re-hydrate dried cranberries and they are pretty much always available! Process: Measure out the amount of cranberries needed for your recipe and pour them into a bowl or a…
September 26, 2013
Grow, Harvest, Eat

Grow, Harvest, Eat

Some day soon I will catch everyone up on what's been happening in my life...in our lives...but for now, we'll stick with the literal fruits of our labors. Sometimes, when life gets challenging, it's best to just keep doing what you're doing, release the things that aren't working or that you don't have any control over and do your best…
September 23, 2013

Cayenne Peppers – 6 Health Benefits & Recipes

Cayenne is one of those foods that people either love or they hate.  If you can hack the punch of this awesome Capsicum, though, there are many health benefits of cayenne peppers that just might be worth a little heat on your tongue and in your belly. With so much cayenne growing on our two plants this year, we have…
September 14, 2013