As December winds down, and we passed the Winter Solstice yesterday, gardening is on my mind. Though we still have months of cold weather, it is time to plan, to dream. I have been spending December writing quite a few new posts about gardening, from planning specialized culinary gardens, to when to plant, and projects… Continue reading Coming In January: New Garden Posts All Month
Herbed Dinner Rolls
Want to try making handmade rolls for the holidays this coming week? This recipe I have been making for many years. These herbed rolls are easy to make and don't require extensive baking knowledge. And if you have someone at the table who doesn't like flavored rolls, brush with the egg wash, and don't sprinkle… Continue reading Herbed Dinner Rolls
Building An Herb Bed
In June of 2024, when Kirk and I attended a permaculture immersion class, I was really taken by herb spiral beds. The teacher, for sure, loved them for their nature-friendly design. I was going to build one in the summer of 2024, but then I injured my arm in early July. As it healed, I… Continue reading Building An Herb Bed
Great Depression Recipes: Poor Man’s Fruitcake
Let's visit a recipe that makes me think of Yum Yum Cake, another Great Depression era recipe (also known as War Cake - see here for my sugar-free version). I saw the recipe on a page about historical recipes, and that's where my mind immediately went. The amount of batter was quite a lot, and… Continue reading Great Depression Recipes: Poor Man’s Fruitcake
Cutout Gingerbread Cookies
Kirk got me thinking about making rolled-out/cut-out cookies for the holidays. I was thinking sugar cookies, but then I thought about it, and gingerbread sounded great. More holiday inspired on a cold West Virginia morning. It snowed overnight this weekend, and everything is white outside till the polar vortex finally lets go this week. These… Continue reading Cutout Gingerbread Cookies