This time of year, sage becomes popular in the kitchen, though we would all be "sage” to respect its place in our lives throughout the year.
Photo by Judith Hausman Stuffed bell peppers make a traditional and hardy fall meal. Surprisingly hardy in the fall garden, juicy green bell peppers freeze well when diced, and they also can hold any number of tasty stuffings. This stuffed bell pepper recipe is pretty conventional, but rather than rice, I chose chewy barley. […]
With major farmhouse renovation projects taking place all around, I hatched a plan that would keep me out of the way but still productive in the building process: bathroom backsplashes.
"Jacked up” can be defined as being full of excitement and nervousness or being overly stimulated, but on our homestead, it’s a term of endearment used to describe the qualities of my foreman, Jack.
Once found at home in your grandmother’s kitchen, lard is making a comeback on the modern farmstead.
Imagination was given to man to compensate him for what he is not, and a sense of humor was provided to console him for what he is. —Oscar Wilde
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and we couldn't be more excited at our house. Thanksgiving is certainly not a holiday to be skipped over!
Late fall isn't too late to give your orchard some love—doing so will give you a jumpstart on a healthy, productive 2014.
The cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) has always had a role on our Thanksgiving Day table.
Photo by Judith Hausman Pair some lamb with some seasonal turnips. My local lamb share won’t be here until just before Christmas, but cool weather and a stash of dense yet mild Japanese turnips put me in mind of braised meats and warm Asian flavors. The recipe I chose was originally for short ribs and […]
Each major step in the farmhouse renovation process makes it feel more like a home, and installing floors has been no exception.
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Reality and I homestead a small piece of property a few hundred miles south of Fantasy Land.
