Gardening · Herbalism · Homesteading · Urban Homesteading

How To Grow And Make Paprika

Paprika is a spice that isn't used enough these days. In the mid-century decades, it was the go-to garnishment for your meals. Deviled Eggs without a sprinkle of the orange-red delight? What kind of heathen are you? Of course, back in the 1930s to 70s, it was cutting edge to use paprika. Food wasn't quite… Continue reading How To Grow And Make Paprika

Gardening · Homesteading · Urban Homesteading

Developing A Kitchen Garden

This summer, as I worked on the patios around our house, I decided I wanted a kitchen garden—one close to the house, where I'd be more likely to come out and enjoy it and grab produce for dinner. When we moved here in 2018, I had a small kitchen garden, all in large pots, on… Continue reading Developing A Kitchen Garden

crafts · DIY · Essential Oils

Snickerdoodle Cookie Room Spray

It's Fall, and that calls for warm aromas. All the good smells without the calories or carbs to tempt you 😉 Snickerdoodle cookies are so good, not going to lie, but all I need is the smell to be satisfied. It's time to get out your essential oil treasure chest and mix. Snickerdoodle Cookie Room… Continue reading Snickerdoodle Cookie Room Spray

Bioengineered Foods

Food Quality: Why Is Dry Pasta Not Good Anymore?

This is one of those things that sits at the back of my mind, and I just chew at it, over and over in my mind. Because I know it isn't right, how does one prove it? How do you get others to notice what is going on? That it isn't an addled conspiracy theory… Continue reading Food Quality: Why Is Dry Pasta Not Good Anymore?

Prepping

It’s Never About The Apocalypse

I was thinking the other night as I fell asleep how this symbol means so much to those who live on the water in the Pacific Ocean and the Salish Sea. I had spent the day on the other side of the Salish Sea, fully dependent on the ferry system to get back home. I… Continue reading It’s Never About The Apocalypse