It’s berry season here on the farm, and that means early mornings and full baskets. If you’re visiting us this month, I’ll probably invite you to join me at sunrise to pick wineberries. When they’re in season, you have to act fast—these little bursts of sweetness don’t last long. But with a little effort now,…
When I’m baking, I don’t just make one batch. I triple it. If I’m already getting out the ingredients and making a mess, I might as well make it count. That’s how I’ve ended up with jars of muffin mix, waffle mix, brownies and other mixes lined up in my cabinet—ready whenever we want something…
So you’ve decided that you want to learn about canning and you are interested in canning your first batch of something. Maybe you want to make homemade salsa, a batch of dill pickles or homemade spaghetti sauce. I first learned how to can tomatoes in 1999 and have learned a few things that worked and…
I have always loved honeysuckle. I know some people think they are a weed, but there’s just nothing quite like the fun of finding a little tasty snack out in the backyard along the fence on a hot summer day. But until recently, I had never thought about making honeysuckle jelly. Bring the nostalgic taste…
Did you know that dandelions are not just a weed in your yard? They are actually edible and make a beautiful, tasty jelly! Dandelion Jelly is a sweet, light jelly that goes perfectly with a batch of homemade biscuits! A few years ago I made my first batch of dandelion jelly and now this is…
I love trying new things and learning new skills. So when my friend offered to send me a box of alpaca fiber I was all in. I’ve been wanting to try to make homemade dryer balls and now I was ready to get started. If you have been curious about how to make your own…
One of my goals for 2025 is to learn how to make homemade bread and I’m happy to report that I am making progress! It’s not perfect yet, but my bread is really tasty and it’s even pretty! A friend of ours gave us a loaf of bread during the holiday season and it was…
We have several little buildings on our farm that are in various stages of disrepair. This little building has been slowly falling apart since we bought the farm several years ago, but I really want to try to save the small shed. it adds such character to the property and is the perfect background for…