Gardening, Cooking & DIY Living
Every year as the tomatoes begin to ripen in the garden, I know that it is time to get prepared to make and can tomato juice. However, the first few ripe tomatoes from the garden are always used for eating
With canning season in full force, we receive several emails, Facebook messages and even phone calls every day on questions that pertain to canning. These questions range from a simple request for our favorite pickle recipe to how to can
When you think of classic comfort food does Stuffed Peppers come to mind? Our list of comfort food ranges from chicken and noodles over mashed potatoes to meatloaf (see recipe) and everything in between. But one of our absolute favorite,
Sometimes, it takes a little miracle to make things happen. Like two simple red balloons. A few weeks back, we held an open house on Sunday afternoon for the sale of our little farm in Ohio. With a job move
When it comes to keeping fresh vegetables on the table in late fall, planting a summer garden is a must! Creating a second garden by with a mid-summer planting has many advantages, both for the crops, and the gardener. For
Homemade Garlic Pasta Sauce Recipe One of our most favorite times of the year occurs when we walk in the garden and find our first ripe tomato! We know that soon we will be in full harvest, and that means
You might be surprised just how inexpensive and simple it is to build homemade concrete countertops! We have completed 3 concrete countertop projects in the last 6 years at the farm. Two for outdoor kitchen areas, and one as an
Nothing can be more relaxing, inviting and enjoyable than an evening spent outdoors, especially one surrounded by beautiful outdoor lighting. It is amazing how much a little illumination can do to create a whole new feel to your backyard. In
Everyone knows how much that I love and rave about my Instant Pot, but I have fallen in love with my Air Fryer just as much! The Instant Pot has truly reformed the cooking process in my kitchen beyond belief.
When it comes to preserving vegetables from the garden, most people think instantly of canning. Canning is indeed one of the most economical and space-saving ways to store food. But it is certainly not for everyone. For one, canning can