Winter is a great time to make mead. We had a couple 2lb bags of cranberries left over from the holidays, and I didn't want them to go to waste. So I thought I'd put them to good use by experimenting with a new mead recipe. I'm glad I did. This might be my favorite... Continue Reading →
So I tried something that I've never even considered until this year. I mean, who pickles peas? Not me. Until now that is. Because they're really good. The sweetness of the sugar snap peas combines with the tangy bite of the vinegar brine to create a unique culinary experience. And similar to a pickled cucumber,... Continue Reading →
Sugar snap peas are a big part of our late spring harvest. I love the little white flowers that dot the cluster of reaching green vines. The bees do too. Much of the garden hasn't yet awakened to its full glory, and while the peas aren't the first to the dance, they certainly know how... Continue Reading →
Radishes are a spring staple on our homestead. They're easy to plant and yield in just under 30 days, plus they do well in cool weather. So as soon as the ground is workable, these are usually one of the first veggies I plant. In our house, the first planting of radish is usually consumed... Continue Reading →
If you've ever bitten into a freshly grilled brat and thought...man there's something missing. Or assembled a masterpiece of a deli sandwich and were left wanting still a little more taste. Yup. I know exactly how you feel. Enter the perfect mustard. Robust flavor. Tongue tingling spice. Beneficial bacteria that help repair the gut and... Continue Reading →
Our kitchen is seriously a maze of black crates. Each black crate is full almost to the top with peppers and tomatoes. It always amazes me how much we are usually able to pull out of our garden this time of year. It's like the tomatoes, peppers, potatoes and carrots have rallied for one last,... Continue Reading →
I don't know about you, but I love a good tomato. Vine ripened. Sun kissed. Fresh out of the garden. Now that's my jam. But what do you do when summer's over and the weather turns too cold for the tomato vines to produce any longer? I'm ecstatic about the tomato sauces, the tomato juices,... Continue Reading →
Fermenting vegetables has become a fun way to preserve and enjoy the bounty from our garden. I think I've convinced myself that just about anything can be fermented. Maybe that's not exactly true, but I'm willing to give it shot. Why fermenting? Think gut health. As vegetables go through the fermenting process, beneficial bacteria called... Continue Reading →
I think bread can be beautiful. I am fascinated by the connection food has in our lives. How it connects us with the land, with each other, and how all of it makes us feel. It's almost like there was design in this, like this was part of the plan. It's almost as if food... Continue Reading →
When the weather turns cold, I crave food that will warm my bones. The kind of food that satisfies my quest for flavor but doesn't sacrifice health for comfort. I'm not always a big fan of chili, but sometimes it really does just hit the spot. You know? And if you're a lover of all... Continue Reading →