The government shut down seems to show no sign of letting up, and it’s going to affect millions of people who rely on SNAP dollars to buy meals. Once the funds they have are all gone, many people will have to rely on food pantries throughout the United States. Food pantries can give out a […]
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Date Caramel Sauce
Speaking of apples, it is full on apple season now here, and it is glorious! I love apples and I’m always looking for more ways to use them. And what is a more classic way to enjoy apples than to dip them in caramel? But before we go any further, I need you to know […]
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Apple Ginger Coleslaw
Here in Oregon, we’re blessed to have access all year round to the underrated vegetable – cabbage. But apples don’t start to show up until September. And then, we have so many amazingly delicious apples! I know you probably rolled your eyes when I said that cabbage is underrated – but hear me out. Cabbage […]
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This really is the best Pesto Recipe ever!
I know, I know, everyone says that their recipe is the best ever! How can I say that mine is the best? Well, I know everyone has their preferences, so I guess in all honesty, it depends on what you like about pesto. For me, this one hits all the right notes- delicious smelling basil, […]
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Rhythms of the Year Series: Summer
Rhythms of the Year: Summer is the first in a 4 part series filled with inspiration for the warmest time of year. Inside you’ll find herbs for summer, rituals, no-oven recipes, food justice reflections, and more! This first issue explores the the real rhythm of summer – the joy, the abundance, and even the sweat. […]
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Zine: How to Survive the Fall of Democracy with Joy and Whimsy in Your Heart
This is not a tongue-in-cheek or funny zine. This is a thoughtful and sincere exploration on how to hold onto joy, creativity, and connection in a world that feels overwhelming and like it’s falling apart. This zine is rooted in the belief that joy is a powerful act of resistance. Inside, you’ll fine essays, art […]
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The Best Summer Salad: Grain-Free Tabbouleh with Feta & Fresh Herbs
I don’t know much about tabbouleh, except that it has several different spellings and lots of different ways that its made traditionally. It’s a middle eastern dish, and depending on where you’re from it may or may not have feta or any other ingredient. Some recipes call for mint, as well as parsley. I think […]
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How to be a homesteader when you don’t have any land
So you have been learning about homesteading – either urban or in the country – and you’re excited. You’re ready. You are just itching to get started, but wait. You live in an apartment and don’t have access to ground for growing. Or you live in a rental house and don’t want to (or can’t!) […]
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Caprese Salad
A traditional Caprese salad is made with layers of tomato slices and fresh mozzarella slices, topped with whole leaves of basil and drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. It’s delicious, especially served on some crunchy little toasts. This is something a little different- mixing it all together to create a mixed together salad. I […]
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My Real-Life Preserving List: What I Can, What I Freeze, and What I Pass On
As we are about to get cooking for this year’s canning season pretty soon, I thought I’d talk about what I do and don’t preserve. As I get more and more into eating seasonally and as I get older, I find myself taking a really pragmatic view of canning season: I want to focus on […]
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