We all know those great financial reasons to live in a small house: less mortgage, less maintenance costs, less heating cost, and so on. It is simple, if you can't afford big then go small. But what if you WANT to live small? Does that make any sense? I think it does. Here are 12 reasons to live in ...
Growing Food Without Owning a Speck of Land
We have been growing food without owning a speck of land for many years, and we have produced a lot of food. So, how did we accomplish this? What advice can we provide to someone who does not own land but still wishes to grow their own food, or at least a portion of it? Start growing food right ...
How to Make Water Kefir with Milk Kefir Grains
We just love Water kefir: yummy, healthy, and fairly easy to make. For years I used water kefir grains for making Water Kefir. I did not know how to make water kefir with milk kefir grains. Well, why is to know that important? It's not if all you want is water kefir, go ahead and get some, make it, ...
Raclette Grill Party
Note: This is an older recipe. We have since changed to a plant-based diet and love it. It's better for our health, all living and the planet. If melted cheese on top of grilled vegetables and meat sounds yummy to you, than a Raclette grill party might be something for you. We have been enjoying ...
Lazy Pelmeni soup
Note: This is an older recipe. We have since changed to a plant-based diet and love it. It's better for our health, all living and the planet. The weather has gotten cold and uncomfortable.Time for some soup – easy soup, easy and yummy. Lazy pelmeni soup is just that. Easy. Yummy. Comforting. Do ...
Buns or Dinner Rolls
Yummy buns or dinner rolls are a must-have, aren't they? They sure taste best, homemade and fresh from the oven, with some butter and hot chocolate, and I am good —who needs dinner? :). My recipe originally comes from my mom, who would always make homemade buns or dinner rolls. When I started ...
7 Things To Do Before You Move
Moving is stressful, there is no question about it. We have done it so many times now - in town, from town to town, country to country, and overseas. Our first moves were rather chaotic, but then I learned how to make it more bearable. Now another move is right before us so it's time to get ...
Noodle Pilaf or Casserole Recipe
Note: This is an older recipe. We have since changed to a plant-based diet and love it. It's better for our health, all living and the planet. This recipe can easily be made with vegan ground meat too. Pilaf (also known as pilau and plov) is a rice dish that we really like, I will share our ...
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A Simple Way to Store Garlic
How to preserve garlic - refrigerate, freeze, dry, pickle, or what? Garlic does not have to be preserved in any way. Garlic can simply be stored for a long time. Learn how to store garlic. For storage choose healthy dry garlic, the bigger the cloves the better. If the garlic isn't dry it can ...
