This week is Invisible Illness Awareness Week. As a long-term sufferer of several invisible illnesses, this is a topic very near and dear to my heart. Invisible illnesses now affects around half of the American population, touching the lives of every individual in some way or another. “As an Amazon Read more…
Have you ever tried to cook a complete meal without using a spoon for stirring, dishing out or tasting your creation? Where would professional chefs and home cooks be without this simple yet essential tool? Come along with me as we explore the history of the spoon. Spoons likely predate Read more…
Kale is one of those foods that people seem to either love or hate. Considered a super food and extremely high in vitamins, kale is one of the most nutrient-dense foods known to man! It is packed with antioxidants, nutrients and yes, even healthy fats! Plus it is loaded with Read more…
I think tomatoes are one of the easiest foods to can, as well as to grow. They are also one of the main foods where the taste difference between home-canned and store bought is undeniable! Making home-canned tomatoes is well worth your while. On the health front, store bought tomatoes Read more…
No added ingredients are needed, just pure BLUEBERRY GOODNESS! NO Liquid! NO Sugar or Sweeteners! Just Berries—pure and simple! This is a super simple process that only requires a water bath canner. I have found this method to be by far one my favorites when it comes to putting up Read more…
Gardening with kids helps them not only learn valuable skills that will last forever, but can also be very beneficial to their health and creativity. Helping children expand their knowledge of the world around them, as well as teaching responsibility and patience. Involving kids in the garden can help them Read more…
Fondly known as “the pizza herb”, Oregano is a rather interesting herb friend. This spunky member of the mint family has several impersonators, as well as confusing siblings. Going by the name of Marjoram when referring to its milder varieties that are of the same genus but of a different Read more…
As a child we meet the world around us with an openness and curiosity, lacking any judgment of others, and often open to new ideas and appreciation of others uniqueness. But as we grow, we start to notice little things like looks, comments or reactions and doubt who we are Read more…
Our herb friend Thyme is a scholarly introvert and a bit of a history buff. Given a chance, researching Thyme will take you on a trip that spans several centuries and continents! Thyme is a member of the mint family and originally originated from the southern Mediterranean. A friend of Read more…
Here in the beautiful Great Lakes Region, June normally means strawberries. This year our berries came on a little later due to the cool rainy weather we have been having, but late or not they help mark the true start of summer! With their cheery bright red color and sweet-tart Read more…
This week I would like you to get to know my herb friend Dill. Dill is a bit of an odd duck; he is friends with asparagus, broccoli and cabbage! Can you believe that! I even heard he was hanging out with corn, cucumber, onion, and lettuce, but the herb Read more…
If you are following along with our herb posts, here is one of the delicious recipes you can make spotlighting our herb friends. This recipe incorporates several herbs, but gives the spotlight to one of my favorite herb friends, Rosemary! (Adding Flavor with an Herb Garden: Rosemary) As well as Read more…
Today, I would like to introduce you to another member of my herbal “best friends” club. Sage is an herb with a sweet yet savory flavor that is a part of the vast mint family. The sage or Latin “Salvia” family, contains hundreds of plants some of which are commonly Read more…
Homesteading is about having the “know-how” to make use of your resources to add variety to your life. Contrary to many people’s opinion, a person’s resources are not limited to their monetary income. In this case, resources could mean a lawn full of weeds! Dandelions actually have many uses. The Read more…
