Photo courtesy of www.landbasedlearning.org A proper background in the farming business is sometimes all what separates a successful enterprise from a failed one. To encourage aspiring entrepreneurial farmers, the non-profit organization Center for Land-Based Learning’s California Farm Academy will offer beginners a course on specialty crop production at its headquarters in Winters, Calif., that will […]
Start crafting hard cheeses by effectively putting your lever-type cheese press to use.
I hope you and those you love had a wonderful holiday season and that 2012 brings you much success—in the garden and in life. We had a great Christmas, followed by a trip to Florida for a few days of sunshine.
Every January, our family plays a game that avoids waste and saves us money and avoids waste. No coupon clipping or deprivation is required. We don’t even need to leave our farmhouse.
PHOTO CREDIT HERE INSERT CAPTION HERE As I’ve reported here before, I’m kind of a nut about leftovers; it’s nearly my hobby to repurpose them. This year’s holiday entertaining has offered me many opportunities … shhh … don’t tell the guests. A couple of standouts were a quiche appetizer, which was originally the dip from […]
Christmas has come and gone, leaving behind (in my case) new tools for the shop. Of course, it helps that I dog-eared the tool catalogs for my wife. That way she has a number of possible gifts across a wide range of prices.
By far, the most interesting things in my garden these days are my ornamental grasses. I have a lot of them because they are so low maintenance and they add great texture to the garden— in summer, fall and winter.
When it comes to creating a romantic, intimate or dynamic dinner table setting, nothing beats candles. The amber cast and undulating flickers they bring to a table filled with delicious foods and drink can transform an average dining experience among friends and family into a special occasion.
As we approach the end of the year, it's natural to look back at the past year. An event that really stands out for me was one of those things that never happens traveling the interstates.
Photo courtesy iStockphoto/Thinkstock According to Whirlpool Corporation, it is unnecessary to pre-rinse dishes when using the dishwasher. By skipping this step, consumers can save up to 20 gallons of water per dishwasher load. A Harris Interactive survey, conducted on behalf of Whirlpool Corporation, recently revealed that consumers want to make a habit out of saving […]
