Homegrown Food Summit
This April 6th-12th there is an online gathering of 30+ experts in backyard food production, homesteading, and off-grid living. Presented by the worlds leading researchers, organizations, and...
View ArticleMake your own DIY seed tape
I hate thinning. Up until last year, I didn’t even know what thinning meant. Luckily, I attended a wonderful workshop at The Sentimental Farm where I learned the importance of thinning carrots (read...
View ArticleThai Red Roselle: an edible and beautiful addition to the garden
Every year I like to try new varieties in the garden. This year, I am growing Thai Red Roselle, one of many new varieties I am testing out. Thai Red Roselle is both edible and beautiful. The calyxes,...
View ArticleFailing at raising meat rabbits
Raising meat rabbits is hard I was about to throw my arms up in the air and call it quits. I woke up yesterday morning to a dreary, rainy day. The day was made worse when I finally braved the elements...
View ArticleHelp! My aggressive rooster wants to kill me
Hi, my name is Amanda and I am terrified of my chickens. Well, maybe not the whole flock, maybe it’s just one in particular. One terrifyingly big and strong, aggressive chicken. That chicken is in...
View ArticleAmazing Carbless Pizza
Cauliflower. Oh I have always dreaded thee. You were not on the same level as peas, but you were pretty close. It’s that smell it has while cooking that turns me off. For the same reason I cannot eat...
View ArticleMeat birds: searching for the perfect heritage breed
Initially, when we decided to raise chickens, it was going to be strictly for meat. We eat a lot of chicken in this house. A lot. We probably eat chicken three or four nights a week, mostly breast...
View ArticleChicken coop cleaning: 5 ideas for spring
The sun is shining, the days are warming and the sun is staying out later. It’s spring on the homestead and while we are basking in the warmth of the spring sun, we are also up to our eyeballs in...
View ArticleBook Review and Giveaway: Homemade for Sale
You know a book is a good one when it lights a small fire under you. That is what Homemade for Sale by Lisa Kivirist and John D. Ivanko has done for me. While many parts of the book are not so relevant...
View ArticleDiatomaceous Earth on the Homestead: How to use it
It took me a while to learn how to pronounce Diatomaceous Earth (die-a-toe-may-scious earth) but despite it’s complicated name, it’s a must-have item on the homestead. This powdery substance can be...
View ArticleFlavour, health and The Dorito Effect
I have a confession. I was once a tomato hater. My love for this seedy fruit extended only to ketchup. There was no room in my heart for any other tomato product, not sauce, not soup, definitely not a...
View ArticleWhat I’m Growing in my Fall Garden
I have a confession: I failed miserably at growing my own food this year. A combination of a late start to the season, an unbearably dry summer and a lack of motivation killed my gardening dreams....
View ArticleChange is hard when you are a picky eater
Some days, I feel like a complete fraud. I preach about the dangers of genetically modified foods both with my tongue and my fingers. But I don’t completely avoid them. And I knowingly don’t do so....
View ArticleEggplant parmesan grilled cheese – my favourite sandwich
Eggplant. It’s on the list of vegetables I wouldn’t touch as a child. It was right up these with peas. But now, I love it. In fact, my favourite sandwich features this purple vegetable. Yes, my...
View ArticleHello Fall, warm up with Chicken Parmesan Soup
October came in with a sharp, crisp burst of air. Summer seemed to hang on until the last of September, but October 1 welcomed us with cool air, perfect for sweaters and tall boots. My favourite kind...
View ArticleInspired by Anna Olson (and a Triple Chocolate Brownie Recipe)
I’m feeling inspired. Last week, I had the opportunity to attend a conference and hear the fabulous Anna Olson speak about her rise to the celebrity chef she is today. And I have to tell you, I am...
View ArticleHow do we create change?
I have been having a lot of conversations around the idea of creating change lately. From living rooms to conference centres, there are many discussions taking place about how to create the change that...
View ArticleI love squash: Bacon Butternut Squash Alfredo
The recipe I am going to share with you today is one I would never have willingly indulged in as a child. I mean, it has all kinds of icky things in it like squash, onion, cashew cream. But this...
View ArticleCoffee shop style Chai Latte Smoothie with avocado
Avocado is one of those foods that took some coming around to. I’ve read that it takes three tries to transform your tastebuds into liking a new food, a theory I am going to be testing out. I am not...
View ArticleOrange Cranberry Almond Shortbread for Christmas
One of my favourite holiday activities growing up was making cookies with my mom and sister. Sugar cookies were my favourite, mostly because I enjoyed sneaking licks of the icing in between creating...
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