5 Strategies to Reduce Food Waste going to Landfills January 6, 2021 I often think about ways I can reduce food waste. Compostable yard trimmings and food scraps make up the single largest component of the municipal…
Genius Buttercup Squash Bread with Sugar Glaze for the Holidays December 23, 2020 I grew a ton of pumpkins and squash this year. At the end of the decorating season, I was looking for ways to use…
Unique Up-cycled Planters December 22, 2020 Looking for a way to up-cycle those odd cast-offs and keep them out of the landfill? Turn them into cool, unique planters. Or maybe…
Savory Grilled Pork Tenderloin Recipe December 17, 2020 This super juicy grilled pork tenderloin is ready in under 30 minutes! Pair this easy recipe with some fresh garden vegetables and you have…
Pumpkin Spice Cannoli November 27, 2020 OK, this year I did the traditional Thanksgiving ‘pumpkin pie’ differently. Totally differently. Think: Individual serving size pumpkin. But better. Pumpkin Spice Cannoli! Since…
Winter Squash Soup Recipe November 25, 2020 This winter squash soup recipe is perfect for cool fall days! Enjoy it for lunch with a melty cheese sandwich, or as a first…
Mussels and Fettuccini with Tomatoes and Parmesan November 18, 2020 This dish of Mussels and Fettuccini with Tomatoes and Parmesan is a fast dish to prepare. It’s nice to have a fresh gourmet meal…
Foods That You Should Not Feed to Chickens November 13, 2020 There are a few – although not many – foods that you should not feed to your chickens. These foods are toxic and could…
The Best Smoked Salmon Method October 24, 2020 Salmon is one of the most succulent foods to prepare in a smoker. Not only does it take less time in the smoker than meat…
Bourbon Apple Pie Filling Recipe for Canning October 19, 2020 Are you always running around on Thanksgiving trying to get everything timed perfectly? This amazing apple pie filling recipe is probably the best thing…
4 Ways to Preserve Chili Peppers September 29, 2020 Even though we harvest them in late summer, preserving your chilis lets you enjoy the flavor of peppers all year long. There are a…
Amazing and Easy Apple Pie Jam Recipe September 27, 2020 Following in our series of apple recipes, here is an amazing recipe for apple pie jam. What makes an apple pie jam different from…
Smoked Mussels September 7, 2020 Mussels are a shellfish delicacy! They are less chewy than clams, and are mild enough that they take on the flavors of whatever food…
How Wildfire Smoke Affects Garden Crops August 25, 2020 Updated 9/8/2021 – How Wildfire Smoke Affects Garden Crops I’ve been seeing so many images out on social media of your gardens with hazy,…
Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp August 23, 2020 So, one of the branches on our Honeycrisp Apple tree fell off and I find myself with about 100 apples. Time to make a…
How to Predator Proof Your Chicken Coop August 15, 2020 Are you looking for ways to predator proof your chicken coop? Have you had a close call with a raccoon or fox? Are there…
