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• Savoring Uncertainty and Embracing the Unknown

  

  Many of us have negative ideas about uncertainty — as the absence of ease, comfort, or clarity. Trying to relate to uncertainty is difficult because it is like trying to relate to a lack of something, not a presence. But coming into communion with absence … Read More

  Health & Well-being

  by Kristi Nelson

• Kids’ Woodworking: Make a String Thing

  

  For people of any age, the most thrilling part of woodworking is the projects. What if you have a very young beginner? Start with String Thing! This is an easy string art project with a huge “wow” factor and it’s a great way to get … Read More

  For Kids

  by Margaret Larson

• Fabric Printing: Craft Project for Kids

  

  Have you ever tried fabric printing? You can print on just about any kind of fabric. Try making something new for your house or decorate a T-shirt that you can wear. What You’ll Need Scrap paper or newspaper Styrofoam trays* Scissors Masking tape Acrylic paint … Read More

  For Kids

  by Marion Abrams and Hilary Emerson Lay

• Roasted Eggplant with Garlic Yogurt & Healthy Seed Blend

  

  Nearly every culture around the world has a long history of blending spices together. Common culinary spice combinations — like the simple Seed Blend below — are dynamic and often more palatable than one ingredient alone. That doesn’t mean you can’t use a single spice … Read More

  Health & Well-being

  by Bevin Clare

• Eight Great Ways to Make the Most of Carrots

  

  Carrots come in many colors and their sweet, earthy flavor and crisp texture make them a delicious addition to all kinds of dishes, whether roasted, pickled, or straight from the garden. Discover all the ways you can make the most of these long-lasting, nutritious vegetables … Read More

  Gardening

  by Kelly Smith Trimble

• How to Save and Store Tomato Seeds

  

  The best time to save seeds from your open-pollinated tomato varieties is when the first tomatoes ripen. I use the first ripe tomatoes for seed saving to reduce the chances that the bees will have worked the flowers and cross-pollinated the … Read More

  Gardening

  by Craig LeHoullier

• How to Crochet a Pair of Earrings

  

  If you are already familiar with crochet, these earrings are quick project that yields amazing results — thread crochet over purchased 2-inch hoops. You can make a pair for every color in your wardrobe. YARN Cotton crochet thread size 10 CROCHET HOOK Steel US 6 … Read More

  Crafts

  by How-To Experts at Storey Publishing

• Canning FAQs (and Answers!) for Beginners

  

  If you were to ask me the hardest thing about preserving your own food, I would have to say it’s simply getting started. For many home cooks, taking their first turn at preservation can be intimidating. But preserving your own food doesn’t have to be … Read More

  Food

  by Sherri Brooks Vinton

• Boneless Chicken Thighs with Peanut-Sesame Pesto

  

  Pestos, pastes, and purées are ancient recipes made around the world with greens and herbs, garlic and spices, seeds and nuts, oils, and other ingredients depending on a country’s agriculture and cuisine. One of the most familiar pestos originated in Genoa, Italy, in the province … Read More

  Recipes

  by Olwen Woodier

• Make Herb Lovers’ Cheese Wheels in Your Instant Pot

  

  Having an Instant Pot is like having your own mini dairy facility at home. After all, it provides a sturdy, stainless steel, temperature-controlled, insulated environment. Some of the issues that beginners may come across — such as inconsistent heat when making yogurt, milk boiling over … Read More

  Recipes

  by Claudia Lucero