Gluten-Free Peach Cake Cooks Up in Cast Iron
Glynis DeYong
August 25, 2014
Now that peaches are in season, give this gluten-free cake a try. It’s moist and fruity.
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Blogger Kathy And Family Break Free From Plastic Bags
Kathy Harrison
June 23, 2014
Preparedness expert Kathy Harrison shares how she and her family went plastic-bagless! They’ve been at it two years now, and they’re glad they made the effort. Her community joined in the conversion.
Not-Quite-City-Chickens 2: The Ultimate Chicken Condo!
Karen Johnson
May 21, 2014
What happens when you mix chickens, an engineer, and a woodworker? A phenomenal chicken condo of course!
Fancy Flavored Coffee Creamers, Made Right At Home
Bridget Coffman
May 14, 2014
Bridget’s family drinks a lot of coffee! She wanted to give them a better alternative to commercial creamers, which are full of additives and sugar. So she developed delicious creamer recipes of her own.
Down East Gardener Welcomes Spring…Finally!
Kathy Harrison
May 2, 2014
I was beginning to lose hope but at long last my seeds have decided to welcome spring. I have flats and greenhouses…and they’re getting green!
Will Alternative Gardening Methods Work For You?
Karen Johnson
April 30, 2014
Can you modify your own gardening practices to have less impact on the ecosystem? Learn about three techniques you can try.
Five Tips To Smooth Spring Cleaning
Karen Johnson
March 31, 2014
These five tips use safe and natural cleaners and reliable polishes to make your house sparkle this spring!
Maple Sugaring In Western Massachusetts
Kathy Harrison
March 24, 2014
In chilly, hilly Western Massachusetts, maple syrup making is in full swing! Blogger Kathy Harrison tells how they do it in her small town.
Our American Gardeners Get Going!
Karen Johnson
March 7, 2014
Our American Gardeners have their seeds, and are getting started on their gardens. Desert resident Glynis shares her thoughts on the experiment today.
For The Love Of Yogurt…Make Your Own!
Glynis DeYong
March 3, 2014
Just because blogger Glynis lives off-grid doesn’t mean she does without the finer things. See how she makes yogurt, and how yogurt becomes cheesecake!
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