Lactofermenting for the Time-Challenged
B Girard
August 18, 2014
Urban homesteader BGirard shares her simple recipe for fermenting vegetables…in her usual brash style. Read more, and try it yourself!
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Youthview: Touch-Activated Book Lights Go to Camp
Karen Johnson
August 15, 2014
I used Touch-Activated Book Lights for many different things this summer. They were fantastic.
Farmer Hannah Sees Low Impact, High Return With Olive Oil Lamp
Hannah Breckbill
August 11, 2014
When I saw Lehman’s olive oil lamps, though, I was intrigued. Maybe it was the fact that all you have to do is put a wick in a mason jar with oil…
American Gardens: Buckeye Garden Nears Harvest
Karen Johnson
August 8, 2014
Things are growing so fast now, and I’m just trying to keep up!” American Gardener Tim heads toward harvest season.
Youthview: What Does That Memory Taste Like?
AllisonErvin
August 6, 2014
Taste and smell, just like sight, can trigger a memory and a feeling.
Amish Country Farm Grows Goats, Guinea Hogs and Great Family
Karen Johnson
August 4, 2014
As far back as the US Census goes, my family’s occupation is listed as farming. It’s just in my blood!
Simple Sorbets a Refreshing Alternative
Karen Johnson
August 1, 2014
Sorbets are very easy to make and play with, much easier than ice cream, really. And depending on the berries that are in season, cheaper to make.
Low Fuel Cooking: Flowerpot Hoppin’ John and Solar Gluten-free Cornbread
Glynis DeYong
July 30, 2014
On Monday, I told you all about the ways I cook without using my stove. Here are two of my favorite recipes made using alternative cooking methods.
Cooking with the Earth and Sun!
Glynis DeYong
July 28, 2014
In the Arizona desert, you have to get creative with your cooking. I hate to heat the house up at any time!
Have Your Ice Cream (and Top It Too!)
Sarah Nussbaum
July 23, 2014
We all love ice cream. In fact, my in-laws used to give their dog his own special bowl of the stuff each and every time it was made.
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