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How to Preserve Red Chile

How to Preserve Red Chile

Chile is one of those words that encompasses many things (and is spelled a couple of different ways).  There are so many different varieties of chile, that by simply using the word, one could be talking about green, red, cayenne, bells, bananas, pimentos, poblanos, jalapenos, or any number of other varieties. In New Mexico, however, where Hatch Chile grows in…
July 29, 2014
Butternut Squash as Baby Food (DIY)

Butternut Squash as Baby Food (DIY)

Last weekend, for the first time ever, we officially made our own baby food for Sprout. It's funny how the little things can make a Mama so happy, isn't it? You know...organic, free from additives, delicious, pure, baby food? Oh yeah! Add to all that Sprout's gorgeous smile and no matter what's happening in the world, my heart is full...…
May 31, 2014

Homestead Hacks

Alright, serious question here...Who doesn't need a few extra hours in their day? Right. We're all trying to do so much all the time! I know I feel super busy and pressed for time more often than not, so when I come across something that either saves me time or saves me from some stress, I'm all over it! So,…
May 11, 2014
Got Wheat-Berries? Grind Your Own Flour!

Got Wheat-Berries? Grind Your Own Flour!

You know that saying about the best laid plans? Yeah...well, I think the Universe is trying to drill home some crazy message about how plans fall apart and new experiences arise and it's OK to adapt and be flexible and try something new. The last year has been ripe with examples of such bumps in the road, closed doors and…
March 19, 2014
Master Tonic / Fire Cider Pulp Uses

Master Tonic / Fire Cider Pulp Uses

So you made your Master Tonic (or Fire Cider, as it's also called) on the New Moon and are straining it with the Full Moon, but what on Earth will you do with all of that leftover pulp?! I'll tell you, when I strained our first batch a couple of months ago, I was determined to not waste a bit…
March 15, 2014
The Benefits of Urban Farming

The Benefits of Urban Farming

It seems as though Urban Farming is one of those things that more and more people are catching on to.  A few years ago, when I would talk to people in our community about our chickens and bees and all of the veggie beds we were building, more often than not I would be looked at either in confusion or…
March 12, 2014