I’m cutting willow to dry for basket making and decided to make some low fences with some of the thick pieces. Cut short, stout pieces at an angle then peel the bark away. If the willow is put in the ground with the bark on it will sprout! Put the upright pieces in about every […]
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Willow Fencing
Posted in Cooking on February 29, 2024 | Leave a Comment »
Eco Printing
Posted in Cooking on July 7, 2023 | Leave a Comment »
This is something I’ve always wanted to try. I had the opportunity to gather eucalyptus on a recent visit to LA so decided to give it a go!
Mulled Wine
Posted in Cooking on December 19, 2022 | Leave a Comment »
What do you do with more than two hundred pounds of plums? Make wine! We couldn’t do our usual holiday open house this year so decided to bring the party to our friends. Mulled plum wine is spectacular!
Time to Make Orange Marmalade
Posted in canning, Cooking, tagged canning, orange marmalade on December 17, 2022 | Leave a Comment »
Oranges are in season right now and staying inside on a cold, rainy day to make marmalade is a great way to pass the time. Your whole house will smell wonderful! To make marmalade follow these steps: Peel off the skin by scoring the orange with a knife so you can carefully remove it in […]
Eggnog!
Posted in Cooking, tagged eggnog, holiday cheer, winter drinks on December 1, 2022 | 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. Lots of luscious eggs. First separate twelve egg yolks and whites then beat the yolks until thick and creamy. Beat them well. Next slowly add in a […]
Kimchee
Posted in Cooking on November 10, 2022 | Leave a Comment »
What’s crunchy, spicy hot and really good for you? Kimchee! Here’s how to make your own. It’s much easier than you would think. The first step is to chop your veggies and spices: Next mix the spices together: Mix in the veggies: Once all is well mixed put in a jar and let sit until […]
Making Chevre: From Goat to Plate
Posted in Cooking, tagged cheese making, chevre, goat cheese, homemade cheese on September 28, 2022 | Leave a Comment »
Here’s a post from the archives! The taste of fresh chevre is good beyond belief and when paired with fresh fall beets and pecans I feel like I’ve reached a gardener’s Valhalla. Surprisingly it’s not that hard to make. If you don’t have goats then check out your local farmers market. Here’s my daughter with […]
Easy Plum Liqueur
Posted in Cooking on September 27, 2022 | Leave a Comment »
So many plums, so little time. Wash and pit two pounds of plums. Recipe: – Two pounds pitted plums – Two cups sugar – Three cups vodka
Plum Wine!
Posted in Beverages, Cooking on September 27, 2022 | Leave a Comment »
Last year I did the following post on plum wine. A couple of days ago I did the final bottling and it turned out very well; it tastes more like brandy than wine but it’s very drinkable. To do the bottling you sterilize your siphon and bottles then carefully decant the finished wine from the […]
Plum Torte
Posted in Cooking, tagged plum, plum cake, plum dessert, plum torte, plums on September 15, 2022 | Leave a Comment »
These are golden with a tinge of green; perfect for tortes but too tart to dry. I dream not in sugar plums but in Italian prune and this year my dreams are all coming true; the neighbor’s tree is bursting with succulent blue fruit. I harvest the plums in succession for each recipe tastes best […]
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