Between running my business and managing our suburban "homestead" with my husband, life is busy. Really busy. One of the ways that I enjoy my time is cooking...it's an activity that allows me to try new things, succeed wildly, fail spectacularly, and enjoy the fruits of my labors in any case. Gone are the days when
Easy Homemade Cornbread Sticks There is nothing that goes with a chilly Autumn Sunday morning than homemade corn muffins. This is the best corn muffin recipe that I've come up with. They are super simple to make, hearty, and smell amazing! Leftovers are the perfect complement to your favorite chili recipe! For this recipe, I
Observing the World Around Me It seems the older I get the more connected I become with the natural world around me. Even as a child I was happiest outdoors: in the water, up a tree, on a boat, or hiking. Our property is 11 acres of yard, ponds, woods, streams, located in the middle
Yummy, healthy, and easy to freeze! Hearty Morning Glory Muffins Made with whole wheat flour, healthy ingredients, and smell like Heaven in the oven! Amount of servings may vary depending upon how big you like your muffins. 1/2 Cup raisins or chopped dried figs2 Cups whole wheat flour1 Cup packed brown sugar2 Tsp. baking soda2
(If you're interested in becoming a host after you read this post, visit my referral link to get started!) What's It Like To Be An Airbnb Host? With no background in hospitality and no real expectations, we started hosting Airbnb guests 4 years ago. We had a lot of questions and concerns when we
Is Murphy's Oil Soap Safe For Pets? Owning a dog comes with a lot of fun, lots of responsibility, one of which is bathing and grooming. Some years ago I learned that using Murphy's Oil Soap to wash your dog is a super idea. But is Murphy's Oil Soap safe for pets? Sometimes I forget
When we purchased our home several years ago, there was a lot about it that was...different. One of the most unique features was the small cemetery that was tucked back into the trees not far from the house. We weren't ever anticipating a cemetery reclamation project. We were intrigued,and took it in stride as
It has been a long, cold winter on the homestead this year for our chickens. Today the temperature is moderate, so I put together a treat for our girls. We do provide some heat for them during the coldest days below zero, but it still isn't exactly chicken nirvana out there, I suspect. Our
Sunshine, rain, freezing rain, sleet, snow. All in one week. When it comes to weather in the Southern Adirondacks, we experienced it all at Nature's whim. One of the best things about winter is being cozy. One of the best ways to be cozy, is with comfort food, something I actually excel at. My
Learning to eat smart after 50 - is it too late? Absolutely not! The benefits of fresh, organic produce can't be overstated, and yes - you can do it right at home! I invited Jess Elwert Peters of Jessecology - an experienced organic gardening expert - to share her best ideas for making it as
Today was the first of the simple signs of the season that make this month my favorite. Thanksgiving is my absolute best day of the year. Our family is very nuclear… It is just myself, my husband our kids and grandkids. Together, a total of about nine people who very much enjoy being together.
Moles digging up your yard? Here's one way to curb the problem! We have a beautiful yard (at least we think so), and never more so than when it is newly mown. Last week I finished mowing after a few days of rain. The yard looked green and lush and gorgeous with the exception of the
After a long, cold winter, it's so great to get outside and work in the yard. In our case, since it's just the two of us, "yard work" takes on a whole new meaning. We have a couple of acres of yard to manage, not something a lot of people our age would take
Each year as winter approaches I like to move the coop so that the hens have fresh ground as the winter cold and wet descends upon us. The coop my son built is uber sturdy, and we keep it inside a 10 x 10' chain link fence safe from the foxes, coyotes and owls.
So, as a fairly new chicken owner, I continue to learn more about my girls. Recently, since I have noticed that one of my chickens isn't laying, I've been exploring some reasons why, and learned that it's a good thing to feed eggshells to chickens. Who knew? The calcium chickens need is actually pretty
