journey to a self sufficient life
Do you want to grow a vegetable garden, but don’t have a lot of room? Square foot gardening is a great way to grow vegetables. You don’t have to worry about digging a garden because the raised beds are placed on top of the ground. Mel Bartholomew developed the square foot garden concept in 1976. He published his Square Foot…
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Having plenty of prepared broccoli in the freezer makes it easy to grab a handful to use in recipes. You can add frozen broccoli to soups, stir-fries, and casseroles. Learn how to freeze broccoli to preserve it for future meals. Broccoli is a great vegetable to have on hand for nutrition, flavor, versatility, and quick cooking time. The part of…
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Weed control in an organic vegetable garden is a challenge that requires a few different approaches. Learn how to prevent weeds from taking over your vegetable garden. A weed is considered to be any troublesome plant that grows abundantly where it is not wanted. The problem with weeds is they can compete with your vegetable plants for moisture, nutrients, and…
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Parsley is a mild flavored herb that has many uses in the kitchen. It is easy to grow in a home garden, in containers on your patio, or on a sunny windowsill indoors. Learn how to grow parsley so you can enjoy the beauty and flavor of this plant. Most of us are familiar with parsley as a green garnish…
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Do you want to start a vegetable garden, but you are not sure where to begin? Here are some helpful vegetable gardening tips for beginners that will get you off to a great start. Starting a vegetable garden is an enjoyable and rewarding project that will provide a wealth of benefits for you and your family. Growing fresh food enables…
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These made from scratch, Swedish meatballs are a classic comfort food. Finely ground beef and pork are combined with savory seasonings, and simmered in a rich and creamy sauce. Learn how to make Swedish meatballs from scratch with this easy recipe. Our family has been enjoying Swedish Meatballs long before Ikea made them popular. When I was a child, my…
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Gingersnaps scream old fashioned with their use of warm spices and molasses. They are a type of crispy cookie that makes a snapping sound when eaten or broken in half. The brittle structure of gingersnap cookies makes them an easy cookie to package as gifts. The spiciness of the ginger and the richness of the molasses pairs well with tea…
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These classic chocolate crinkle cookies look like snow-dusted mountains with their contrasting chocolate cookie and cracked powdered sugar shell. These rich, cake-like cookies are a delicious chocolaty treat around the holidays or any time. How to Make Chocolate Crinkles These chocolate crinkle cookies cracked exterior is created by rolling the chocolate dough balls in powdered sugar before baking. As the…
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This oatmeal chocolate chip cookie mix in a jar makes a wonderful gift for the cookie lover in your life. Simply layer the ingredients in the jar, attach the instructions, and you have an instant gift. Homemade gifts are always appreciated because they come from the heart. Cookies in a jar are an inexpensive homemade gift for anyone on your…
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Thanksgiving is not complete without a slice of pumpkin pie for dessert. This classic New England pumpkin pie is filled with a thick, pumpkin custard flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and molasses. Pumpkin pie recipes were included in the first cookbooks ever published in America and today’s recipe hasn’t changed much from then. American Cookery by Amelia Simmons published…
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