“Canning is Cool” – The Class.
How do you find the time? I wouldn’t know where to begin. I would end up poisoning someone if I tried that. These are the comments that Jim and I hear from so many people whenever we talk about [...]
August 2012
Trestle Table II – Expanding The Farm A Little Quicker
No – you are not seeing double – and no this isn’t a repeat post. By now, most of you who follow know that our dream of a completely self sufficient farm is helped along by our [...]
Creating Your Own Outdoor Paradise
Beyond getting to meet so many spectacular people – one of the most rewarding aspects of building our pergolas is knowing that they become a special place for people from all over to enjoy [...]
“Wow – I Could Have Made My Own V-8!” Can Your Own Hot and Spicy Tomato Juice
So as the garden season nears the end – are you are left with still more tomatoes and peppers? Here is a quick and easy recipe to turn those extras into a great tasting hot and spicy tomato [...]
The Beauty, Versatility And Durability Of Ornamental Peppers
If you follow our blog – you know from time to time we talk about our love and use of ornamental peppers at our little farm. Today, I wanted to take the time to really showcase the beauty, [...]
Buffet Hutch Made From Pallets, Shipping Crates and A Piano Lid
What to do with a bunch of left over pallet wood and shipping crate panels? Well – for us – it became the materials to build our buffet hutch in our dining room. It’s a large [...]
Making A Unique Address Sign From An Old Window
Our little farm is actually easy to miss as you drive by the main road. Nestled down in a small valley – and surrounded by some other barns, a couple houses and open land – it’s [...]
Picante Salsa – Fresh Or Canned
There is nothing better than home made salsa or picante. Each of our kids, family and friends prefer it a different way – some mild, some medium and some hot – so we make and can it all [...]
