Any kindergartener can name the four seasons: spring, summer, fall, winter. But let’s be real, sometimes it feels like there really are just two: winter, and bugs. Every year throughout March and April, my winter-weary soul wants nothing more than for warmer days to arrive. Then they finally, blessedly arrive, and… boom. So does black fly …
Sourdough is one of those things that seems to have about as many methods as there are people who make it. And when you’re just starting out, the sheer volume of information online can be overwhelming. Although I have utmost admiration for those who are super precise with their sourdough technique…. that’s not something I realistically …
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Herbal teas (or “tisanes” for the terminology sticklers among us) have a long history across myriad cultures. Whether we enjoy them as an everyday beverage, or reach for certain types in times of stress or illness, many of us have memories associated with them. For me these start in childhood — I remember sipping chamomile tea …
The time leading up to the Winter Solstice is one of my most favorite times of year. As the days get shorter and the nights get longer, all I crave is coziness! I make a point to rest and reflect on the past year and all of its lessons, memories, accomplishments and things to be grateful …
People have been using lacto-fermentation as a means of preserving food for thousands of years. Fermented foods like yoghurt, sauerkraut and the like have increasingly documented health benefits. But not all sauerkraut is created equally — most storebought sauerkraut is pasteurized, destroying the live cultures. Homemade sauerkraut, on the other hand, is a living food that …
Is there anything more quintessentially autumnal than picking apples and turning them into delectable, cozy treats? I certainly don’t think so. Enter this homemade apple butter recipe! Apple “butter” is a bit of a misnomer. It does not actually contain butter, but instead gets its name from the consistency and typical use (as a spread on …
If you’re anything like us right now, you’re swimming in cucumbers! We did not one but two plantings of cucumbers this year, one back in May, and one that went in the ground in late July as soon as the garlic came out of the same spot (an ingenious tip I picked up from a fellow …
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