By Amanda Rose | Rosemary
Hot summer days with antsy kids sometimes require a bit of creativity. My son Frederick wanted to work on a new kitchen project but by mid-July we’ve made three dozen variations of lemonade and popsicles. I punted. “Cut a fist-size amount of the tender tips of rosemary.” He braved the hot sun and returned with […]
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By Amanda Rose | Natural Body Care
These little perfume jars are a perfect tool to keep on hand if you are an essential oil user. Picture it: Mix your main oil(s) with your carrier oil and add a bit to your perfume bottle for a roll-on solution. We keep a lavender bottle by the bed for relaxation and a eucalyptus bottle […]
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By Amanda Rose | Greens
We all know that unless you pick your greens and place them almost directly into your salad bowl, they will have lost a bit of their natural crispy texture. In fact, I can walk outside in the middle of a hot day to harvest greens and end up with a wilted salad. Get the crisp […]
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By Frederick | Adventures
Editors note: This post was written by our youngest contributor about harvesting wild plums on our property. Oddly, we have not harvested these plums in their 25-year life span but Frederick was insistent this season and, lo and behold, we’ve been missing out on great flavor. One day I saw the fruit trees on our […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Peppers
Once you have tasted a roasted sweet Italian pepper, you know summer is not complete without them. In fact, your garden may not be complete without them. Sweet Italians have graced our garden for decades now. It is one of the “have to’s”. Take the roasted pepper one step further. Stuff it. A roasted Italian […]
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By Amanda Rose | Summer Squash
This recipe comes from an older book, Zucchini Cookery by Wilderness House. The recipe has stood the test of time. The addition of the zucchini and honey keeps the corn bread moist long after traditional corn bread would be stale. We make this bread with fresh-ground spelt. Spelt bakes up more lightly than regular whole […]
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