How do you know if a plant might make a good dye? Rub it between your fingers and see if it stains. If it does give it a try! To help the dye “bite” the yarn or fabric you need to use a mordant. Pickling alum is one I like to use; easy to find […]
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Plant Dyes
Posted in Cooking on August 13, 2017 | Leave a Comment »
Currant Jelly
Posted in Cooking on June 20, 2017 | Leave a Comment »
Ruby glowing tart currant jelly is one of my favorites. This year we had enough berries to make a bit of this luscious treat. Cook the liquid until it reaches jell point. Here’s how to know when you’re there.
Making Rose Petal Beads
Posted in Cooking on June 15, 2017 | Leave a Comment »
Have you ever wondered where the name rosary comes from? Originally the beads were made from rose petals! Here’s how you can make your own scented beads.
Gardening is Making a Comeback. Here’s why…
Posted in Cooking on June 14, 2017 | Leave a Comment »
Image via Pexels By Maria Cannon Gardening used to be a way of life. Even if they weren’t farmers by trade, most people had to grow their own food in order to ensure they had enough to eat throughout the year. Children learned to till, sow, harvest, and preserve as soon as they were old […]
Betty Diggs’ Lemon Meringue Pie
Posted in Cooking on April 9, 2017 | Leave a Comment »
Visiting my cousin Kit we made her mom’s pie!
Olive Processing
Posted in Cooking on January 29, 2017 | 1 Comment »
We are in the heart of olive growing country in Southern Spain and visited a wonderful museum.
Madrid Botanical Gardens
Posted in Cooking on January 18, 2017 | 2 Comments »
This beautiful garden was founded in 1755 and is filled with plants from all over the world. Even in January there were things to see and learn about.
Eggnog!
Posted in Cooking, tagged eggnog, holiday cheer, winter drinks on December 10, 2016 | Leave a Comment »
Every year we have a holiday open house and I make homemade eggnog. This nog will sustain one through the dark, cold days and bring holiday cheer to any occasion. First separate twelve egg yolks and whites then beat the yolks until thick and creamy. Next slowly add in a pound of powdered sugar and beat until […]
The Common Good Soup Kitchen in SW Harbor, Maine
Posted in Cooking, People on the Move on November 29, 2016 | Leave a Comment »
Over Thanksgiving we visited family on Mount Desert Island in Maine. I’d read about the Common Good Soup Kitchen when doing community kitchen work and really wanted to visit. As luck would have it the place was open and within walking distance of where we were staying. This poster summarizes all the great things they […]
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