Oh, yes…pizza for breakfast again! This time, BBQ chicken, made with our very own pastured rooster. And did we mention those delectable made-in-Italy pizza crusts from Trader Joe’s?
Author: Carrie
Farm Foraging: Smooth Sumac
I’m always delighted to discover new wild-growing, useful plants on our property. I still remember the first time I spied small green spheres growing in the trees and wondered what in the world those pungent, citrus-scented globes were – hedge apples? It turns out that they were black walnuts! Lesson learned: never assume that a plant is “just a weed”.
Winecraft: Genial Ginger
Are you a ginger fan? Do you delight in its pungent bite, that “pop” it gives to dishes and beverages? I sure do…and kimchi would not be the same without it! Not only tasty, ginger also has a number of impressive proven health benefits, among them anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and has been used to combat nausea and as a digestive aid. Sounds like it would make a fantastic country wine!
Dinner For Breakfast: Hamburger Pizza
Who doesn’t like pizza for breakfast? And how about one you can make in just a few minutes?
Natural Pet Care: Essential Oil Itch Relief Spray For Dogs
I love learning new skills and gaining knowledge that I can add to my personal repository. Right now, I’m learning about the practice of Aromatherapy, with a focus on animal applications. Aromatherapy is a healing art that involves the use of powerful substances distilled from plants (often, flowers) called “essential oils”. It’s much more than just nicely-scented candles!
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Beginning Winemaking: Part II
So your wine has fermented, you’ve racked it to a clean carboy a couple of times to get the wine off the sediment, and now you’re ready to bottle it. You have clean, sanitized bottles, new corks, and a floor corker ready…right?