I made a meal for a special friend, who happens to have a vegan diet. I always love an opportunity to try something new! I love Spring Rolls and so I tried a vegan version for us. First I sauteed chopped onions, tempeh, extra firm tofu (extra drained) and a variety of mushrooms in coconut […]

A meal to be; it begins simply, with a rainbow of olive oil coated savory fruit, roasting at 475F in a convection oven until soft. A little old house, on a cold and damp afternoon in May, couldn’t smell better.

How to make Rose Petal Preserves Here are instructions, along with some pictures for making rose petal preserves 🙂 This recipe is thicker than your typical rose petal jam. Rose Petal Preserves Ingredients: 4 oz Rosa Damascena Petals or other fresh, fragrant roses sans pesticides (about 8 cups loosely packed petals) 1/2 Cup Freshly Squeezed

“Wilted Wild Broccoli Salad with Apple” 1 bunch wild broccoli sauvage 1 apple 1/2 lemon 1/2 tablespoon mustard 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 5 ml water 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 bunch chives (optional) Salt and pepper Training Wash the broccoli sauvage and slice any thick stems thin. Dip them in plenty

Well folks, it has been a while. I’ve been busy on the homestead and helping set up the local area farmer’s market in the foothills. I figured no better way to re-introduce than share my mayo making recipe.

Our Nigerian Dwarf Goat, Lucy, had her babies last night! We’re so excited to welcome these 2 new little girls into the flock! Names to come soon! 🙂

Even though it hit -14F this past week, our indoor garden is thriving! Having fresh radishes in January is an absolute win in my salad bowl. 🙂

Shortcake’s Old-Fashioned Pancakes makes 8 servings 1 1/2 Cups all-purpose flour 3 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 1 Tbsp. sugar or honey 1 1/2 C. soured fresh goat milk 1 egg 3 Tbsp. butter, melted In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Combine milk, egg and melted butter;

The Aromatic Brined Turkey Thanksgiving is one of our most cherished holidays. It’s a time to gather with family and friends, and celebrate the gracious bounty and blessings that have been bestowed upon us over the past year. It is also the time of year when many folks struggle to prepare a juicy turkey 😉

How cool! Someone made an homage to my goat Pan in the medium of squash! 🙂 “Your pictures of your goat Pan inspired me to carve this pumpkin. Thanks for sharing! You Rock!”