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
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
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
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
Because the axe is such a simple tool — it’s essentially a wedge with an edge — it was affordable to produce and acquire, enabling early settlers from Europe to carve out an agrarian existence from the forest. The axe was their ticket to a … Read More
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
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
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
We all want a place of our own — a place where we can be in charge. In your own little lair or tiny animal den, you get to be the rule maker and the decider. You can make a little hiding place that’s all … Read More
