Creamy, warm, and easy to make, Squash soup is the perfect answer to a winter meal. I like to assemble it the night before (or anytime the day before when I have the energy), and it’s a great recipe to experiment with your seasonings. Please …
Today’s task for the countdown is more of an ongoing project. Print this page and put it on the fridge. Fill it out with everything you want to make for dinner, including apps and sides. Include who is bringing what, and don’t forget your favorite …
Welcome to the wonderfully green world of gardening—a journey that’s as rewarding as it is colorful. If you’re feeling a tad overwhelmed with all the dos and don’ts, seed starting schedules, and frost dates, take a deep breath. You’re not alone, and this post is all about easing those anxieties.
Seed libraries typically organize and distribute seeds using a system that’s both accessible and practical for community members. Here’s a closer look at how the seed storing and lending process usually works, including the use of seed packets:
A seed library is a collection of seeds aimed at preserving plant diversity, supporting local agriculture, and fostering community resilience and sustainability. It operates similarly to a traditional library, but instead of borrowing books, members take seeds to plant in their gardens.
Flu tonic, fire cider, call it what you will, but this is a must-have for any herbal medicine chest.
It’s one of my favorite times of the year. Thanksgiving is just a marathon cooking event for me the same way that other people feel about their hobbies. I turn to the kitchen when I am stressed or just trying to get my thoughts together. …
I don’t know about you, but in this house, ketchup is where it’s at. Someone has to have it at every meal, and the quality at the store has gone downhill to the point that it’s just brightly colored sweet goo and not the tomatoey …
My latest book Canning and Preserving for Dummies 3rd Edition, is finally finished! I am so proud of this edition and think that the updates really make it a useful addition to any kitchen. I talk about both pressure canning and hot water bath canning, …
Make your own vegetable powder to create homemade broth or simply boost nutrition in many of your family favorites.