Reviewing The Big Berkey System
Clean Living · Reviews

Reviewing The Big Berkey System

Sarah

When we moved to the island, Kirk had picked up a Big Berkey to run our water through. We had good well water there, and once we had the house's water redone, the Berkey wasn't needed. It ended up sitting in its box, unopened, for 6 to 7 years. We moved it with us to West… Continue reading Reviewing The Big Berkey System

Summer Solstice and West Virginia Day
Homesteading

Summer Solstice and West Virginia Day

Sarah

Today is June 20th. May you have a blessed Summer Solstice today. The longest day of the year, and the start of summer. But also the knowing that fall will be here in 3 months. This is the top of the light for the area. At our previous home, it was 16:02 for daylight on… Continue reading Summer Solstice and West Virginia Day

Fresh Pico de Gallo
Clean Living · Recipes

Fresh Pico de Gallo

Sarah

Pico de Gallo or Salsa Fresca is either done well or is horrible. There is no middle of the road. The fact is, freshness matters. You can purchase it in plastic tubs at the grocery store, but it's worth the time to use fresh ingredients and do the chopping and dicing yourself. The taste and… Continue reading Fresh Pico de Gallo

Arroz Roja (Mexican Rice)
Recipes

Arroz Roja (Mexican Rice)

Sarah

Another recipe I found inspiration in, and it morphed into something far different than the idea it started with. Made with fresh produce, it is summer in a bowl. Arroz Roja (Mexican Rice) Ingredients: 4 Roma tomatoes (about 1 pound) ½ bunch cilantro leaves kept, stems tossed 3½ cups of lower-sodium chicken broth ¼ cup… Continue reading Arroz Roja (Mexican Rice)

The Second Half of May In the Garden
Gardening · Homesteading · Urban Homesteading

The Second Half of May In the Garden

Sarah

As I mentioned on May 16th, it has been a learning month for me in the Shenandoah Valley of West Virginia. The weather started very hot in May, with numerous thunderstorms, but as the month progressed, particularly into the 3rd and 4th weeks, it changed. It got cooler. No complaints on that, though. It made… Continue reading The Second Half of May In the Garden