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In my corner of the world, Flu A is running rampant. Following close behind are COVID, strep, pertussis (whooping cough), and RSV. It’s that time of year. This little blog ‘o mine is NOT a substitute for medical care. If you have an illness that’s not resolving, please see your doctor. Pertussis and strep are… Read more
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Making yogurt is really easy. So much so that I rarely (except when I need new starter or I have a run of brain flatulence and forget I need some) buy it. From late fall to late spring, this is my favorite yogurt maker: In the summer, it goes in the greenhouse. Between those times,… Read more
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Isn’t she lovely? Chamomile I think, does not get the respect she deserves. Most people see ‘chamomile’ and think ‘sleepytime tea’. And while that is true (most of the time), it pigeonholes this lovely herb. Chamomile is so much more. Matricaria recutita has a picture that goes with her of the type of people that… Read more
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I looked at recipes, and tried a bunch, before I found this one. Many recipes for pizza crust are fine, but they make a crust that is limp. You can’t really pick up the pizza and eat it – you have to eat it with a fork. And where’s the fun in that?! Pizza Crust… Read more
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I’ve tried a lot of different recipes for a homemade baking mix like Bisquik. A lot of them just didn’t work – too greasy, too… just not right. This one works! And works really well. I store mine in a cool dry area of my pantry, but if you don’t use it often, I would… Read more
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OK – sorry about last week. I will try to stay on track this week, but no promises! Meat – my gracious. So expensive these days. Right now, pork seems to be the most economical as far as price. I do know quite a few folks that do not eat pork (religious or health reasons),… Read more
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We tend to raise or buy most of our meat in bulk, and well, it’s been a minute since I’ve even looked at the price of meat in the stores. Dang, beef prices are scary. I might be OK with them if I knew I was getting great quality meat, and it was coming from… Read more
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Meet my friend yellow dock (Rumex crispus). They decided a great place to grow would be my front flower bed, and I let them stay. Unfortunately, they invited a TON of relatives to move in, and now they (like my friend Motherwort) are trying to take over my front yard. The brown bits at the… Read more
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We’ve had a couple light frosts, but our first hard freeze is coming in a few days. I have harvested melons, tomatoes, peppers, squash, and pumpkins – and some herbs- but root crops and cole crops (cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower) will last a bit longer. That being said, they don’t like a hard freeze, so today… Read more
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Isn’t she beautiful? Melissa is one of my favorite herbs. She is a mint (Lamiaceae), so she will spread, but mine has been exceptionally well-behaved. She stays in a raised bed made of a tractor tire, hanging out with her friend Violet (Viola odorata). Lemon balm looks a lot like mint, but if you crush… Read more
Saving money, time, energy. And chatting about herbs.