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Continue reading →: Homemade Granola BarsIn my seemingly never ending quest to make homemade snacks, our next adventure was granola bars! I had tried a no-bake recipe and it ended up sticky and Eva just wasn’t a fan. So I resumed my quest and found a baked version similar to the Nature Valley oats and…
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Continue reading →: From Garden to Medicine Cabinet: Growing Nasturtiums for a Natural Antibiotic TinctureOur raised bed isn’t just bursting with vibrant colors – it’s a haven for homegrown medicine! Every year, we dedicate a section to the cheerful nasturtium, a plant that goes beyond its ornamental beauty to offer a surprising medicinal benefit – a natural antibiotic tincture. A Flower with a Storied…
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Continue reading →: Sourdough Pretzel BitesI’ve been trying my hardest to keep up with snack time for a very hungry 5 year old this Summer (she’s been out of school already for a month) and almost forgot about my equally hungry 48 year old! As previously mentioned, John is not a huge fan of sweets…
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Continue reading →: From Seed to Sip: Harvesting Mullein Leaves in Our OrchardA couple of years ago we threw some mullein seeds around our orchard area to start sourcing our own mullein. Well, they’ve grown into magnificent second-year plants, and with their towering stalks reaching for the sky, it’s time to harvest their bounty – the velvety mullein leaves! Mullein, also known…
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Continue reading →: Homemade Vanilla WafersWho doesn’t love those crispy, crunchy, vanillay (not a word, I know) cookies from our childhoods? Every time I eat one the memories come flooding back of snack time in Kindergarten or Sunday School. They were a staple for most of us growing up. I decided to look up the…
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Continue reading →: Beyond the Berry: Unveiling the Secret Tea Treasure of Your Strawberry PatchYour strawberry patch is a haven for juicy red delights, a promise of summer sweetness in every bite. But did you know this haven holds a hidden treasure – a fragrant and potentially health-boosting bonus waiting to be discovered? We’re talking about strawberry leaves, the often-overlooked foliage that can be…
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Continue reading →: From Forest to Cup: The Magic of Wild Black Raspberry Leaf TeaAs spring gives way to early summer, a hidden treasure emerges in the wild – the leaves of the black raspberry bush. These emerald green gems hold the potential for a delightful and potentially health-boosting beverage: black raspberry leaf tea. Intrigued? Let’s embark on a journey – from harvesting these…
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Continue reading →: The Golden Bounty: Harvesting and Using Pine PollenSpring is here, and for those of you like us, with white pine trees (Pinus strobus) gracing their property, it also brings a dusting of golden treasure – pine pollen. This fine powder boasts a rich history of traditional uses and is gaining attention for its potential health benefits. Let’s…
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Continue reading →: A Treasure in Your Backyard: Foraging and Feasting on Lambs QuarterSpring’s warm embrace awakens not just flowers and sunshine, but also a bounty of hidden treasures in our gardens. One such treasure, often mistaken for a weed, is the humble Lambs Quarter (Chenopodium album). This leafy green, also known as wild spinach, boasts a rich history and a surprising range…
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Continue reading →: Sourdough CroutonsSo I don’t know about you all but we are loving the sourdough bread over been making. However, one problem we run into is when you get close to the end of a loaf, what do you do with it? It’s too small to make sandwiches and let’s be honest,…
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