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Dyeing with Fresh Indigo

Posted in Cooking on October 13, 2019 | 2 Comments »

It’s easy!

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Calendula Cream

Posted in Cooking, Crafts, tagged , on August 10, 2019 | Leave a Comment »

Calendula’s blooming so it’s time to make soothing cream.

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Making Your Own Herb Blends

Posted in Cooking, tagged , , on August 4, 2019 | Leave a Comment »

Now that you have dried herbs making your own blends is easy! These make great gifts as well as stepping up the flavor of your own dishes. Here are some of my favorite blends: Herbes de Provence Herbes de Provence usually contains basil, bay leaf, marjoram, rosemary, summer savory and lots of thyme. Lavender can be […]

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Kimchee

Posted in Cooking on August 2, 2019 | 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 […]

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Summer Squash Pickles

Posted in Cooking on July 27, 2019 | Leave a Comment »

So much squash! It’s pickle time. Ingredients: 1 cup apple cider vinegar 1 cup water 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 large garlic cloves 2 teaspoons dill and/or mustard seeds 1 teaspoon black peppercorns Directions: Bring vinegar, salt, water, sugar and garlic to a boil, simmer for two minutes Put spices into jars […]

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Plant Dyes

Posted in Cooking on July 27, 2019 | Leave a Comment »

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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Hawthorn Berry Ketchup

Posted in Cooking on July 21, 2019 | Leave a Comment »

There are lots of things you can do with this versatile berry from ketchup, to syrup to a deep purple dye. First find the berries. As with any gathering be absolutely sure you’ve correctly identified the plant. If you have any doubt don’t use it. Here’s the recipe: One cup washed berries 1/3 cup cider […]

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Beacon Food Forest 2019

Posted in Cooking on May 17, 2019 | Leave a Comment »

The BFF is maturing and bearing fruit. You can sign up to be a summer steward now.

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Willow Baskets with Peter Greer

Posted in Cooking on April 28, 2019 | Leave a Comment »

Spending a day with basket master Peter Greer at his Golden Bay, New Zealand studio was a wonderful experience. He’s an amazing craftsman and an excellent teacher. Weave over and under four sticks at a time to start the base. Dipping the pointed ends for upright weaving in soap helps them slip in more easily. […]

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Dunedin, New Zealand Farmer’s Market

Posted in Cooking on April 21, 2019 | Leave a Comment »

Visiting my daughter in NZ we went to a fall harvest market. A bit odd as it was spring when I left Seattle!

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