Did you notice there was no garden update in August? Well, at that time it felt like the garden was pretty much done. We have a nice spot for our garden and greenhouse in summer, but as soon as the sun was at a lower angle we had lots of mid-day shade because of a huge tree in neighbor's yard. With ...
Gardening at a friend’s farm
When I write about gardening here it is usually about our little garden in town. But this is not the only garden we garden in; we also grow lots of food at a friend's farm. This farm garden gets half of our attention but produces more then double the harvest. In fact, everything grows just so much ...
First Honey, using the Crush and Strain method
It is about time to have an update on our beekeeping adventure. Yes, the bees have been busy and, as far as we can see, happy. Strangely the stronger hive, with more bees at first, is now the weaker hive with less bees. We are wondering if they swarmed right at the beginning. But since we do not ...
Garden update – July 31, 2012
It was a stormy day here, second in a row. Wind, heavy rain, hail, and tornado warnings. I took some pictures for the end of July garden update already on Sunday, and then a few today, after the storm. We have been enjoying many homegrown goodies: salad, swiss chard, kale, broccoli, peas, ...
Garden update – June 30, 2012
June seems to me to be the most challenging month for gardening. The excitement of planting and seeing things sprout and grow is over, but it is not yet time to harvest (at least for most things). ...
Eggplant With Wild Salmon Recipe (Vegan Option)
A healthy and delicious, quick, fresh dinner: eggplant with wild salmon recipe. The combination of cooked and fresh in this recipe is delicious! We love to eat whole-food plant-based. The taste of fish is the one thing that I do miss. Thankfully there are great substitutes, and this recipe ...
The Bee Keeping Adventure Begins
Yes that is right, we just picked up our first two beehives yesterday (June 14, 2012). It all started many, many years ago in Sweden, while visiting a beekeeper's farm. It was very interesting and informative. Then relatives who are professional beekeepers, came to visit. Along with bringing us some ...
Garden update – May 28, 2012
Ornamental strawberries are blooming. These are outside. Beautiful old-fashioned bleeding-heart (Lamprocapnos spectabilis). Iris, I love this color, and it is the first one that is blooming. Petunia is very much getting ready to bloom. Zucchini happily growing in a ...
Little Whole Wheat Apple Pancakes Recipe
Apples make these little whole-grain pancakes extra special. They taste very good with other fruits or berries as well, whatever is in season. Just adjust the sweetener if you're using not-so-sweet fruits or berries. Friday is our breakfast-for-supper day. Our kids just love pancakes and co so ...
Delicious Minute Steak recipe
Note: This is an older recipe. We have since changed to a plant-based diet and love it. The first minute steak (or cube steak) I actually bought accidentally. I just wanted a steak, and this one had a good price :). But once I knew what they are and how to prepare a minute steak, we really ...
