This post is back by popular demand! The mint is going wild so it’s time to revisit wise words from Elaine Corets and learn about all the ways she makes her famous minty drinks – from mojitos to sun tea. Here’s how she makes her wonderful mojitos: Go out into the garden and pick several […]
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Minty Drinks With Elaine
Posted in Cooking, tagged mint, mint ice cubes, mint infused alcohol, minty drinks on June 26, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
Bellingham Farmer’s Market
Posted in Cooking, Crafts, Growing, tagged Bellingham, farmer's market, tourism on April 13, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
Chicken pasties, designer mulled lemonade, buskers and juicy produce; the Bellingham Farmer’s Market has it all. Yesterday under the glorious sunshine we got a chance to visit this vibrant place.
Time to Harvest Nettles!
Posted in Cooking, Crafts, tagged foraging, nettles on March 19, 2014 | 1 Comment »
Nettles are an amazingly versatile plant; the young shoots are high in protein and vitamins, the older plant can be used to make fiber and the leaves and roots can be used at any time to make a green dye. Right now is a good time to harvest the young tender leaves. To find this valuable plant, look for […]
Raw Milk – to Drink or Not to Drink?
Posted in Cooking, Policy, tagged health, raw milk on December 23, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
For the most part I have stayed out of the controversy around whether people should or should not drink raw milk or eat raw milk cheeses; a difficult thing to do at times as I am both an urban farm enthusiast and a public health nurse. However, the evidence against any health benefits, aside from […]
Bushel and Peck’s
Posted in canning, People on the Move, tagged Bushel and Peck's on December 13, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
On our way to Chicago we stopped in the town of Beloit for some fuel for the car and some fuel for ourselves. We followed the signs to the downtown area and stumbled upon this amazing place. It is a grocery store, a restaurant, and a cafe all in one. I had the biscuits and […]
Another Backyard Thanksgiving
Posted in Cooking on November 19, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
Last year’s backyard Thanksgiving feast was such a success that we decided to do it again this year! We didn’t raise any wheat, turkeys or cranberries so those and things like coffee and spices will be brought in but for the rest of the menu we are all set. Here is this year’s menu: Turkey […]
Urban Agriculture Books Abound at Powell’s Bookstore
Posted in Cooking, Growing on September 30, 2013 | 1 Comment »
This weekend we went down to Portland, Oregon to visit cousins. The weather was fabulously rainy so I wound up spending many hours in the glorious bookstore, Powell’s, perusing books on urban agriculture. Here are some of the ones now on my wish list!
Happy Equinox Popovers
Posted in Cooking, tagged popovers on September 22, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
Happy autumnal equinox; today the dark and the light are equal. To celebrate we made popovers, a delicious vehicle for lots of butter and jam that brings back memories of Montana mornings at my aunt and uncle’s ranch. Ingredients: One cup whole milk Two large eggs One cup sifted flour Dash of baking soda 1/4 […]
Interesting Wines and Rosehip Syrup
Posted in Beverages, canning, Cooking, People on the Move on September 17, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
Hello again from Scotland! I am here to share some recipes I have picked up while WWOOFing. My hosts, Josine and JP, are all about getting the most out of their harvest. In my time here, we have made three recipes from plants that can be found growing wild in Scotland. The rowan berries are bursting […]
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