The rhubarb is exploding out of the ground – it’s time to make a crisp! There are many ways to eat this tangy plant but my favorite way is in a crunchy, nutty, sweet and sour dessert. Ingredients: Fresh rhubarb stems 1/4 cup tapioca or flour for thickening the juices 2 cups sugar One cup […]
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Making Pickled Asparagus Spears
Posted in Cooking, tagged Growing, Policy and Advocacy on May 28, 2021 | Leave a Comment »
I have always love pickled asparagus but never thought to try making my own so I decided to give it a try! The first step is to sterilize your jars by boiling them for ten minutes. Next pack them with a clove of garlic and washed, trimmed spears. As with most canned products the fresher the […]
Making Rose Petal Beads
Posted in Cooking on May 28, 2021 | 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.
Goat Shed to Greenhouse
Posted in Cooking on May 26, 2021 | Leave a Comment »
The goats and chickens have moved out so time for a she-shed with a greenhouse!
Return to New Roots Community Gardens
Posted in Cooking on May 17, 2021 | Leave a Comment »
This 2.3 acre San Diego community garden is flourishing with 85 families growing everything from greens to bananas.
Plant Labels
Posted in Cooking on April 6, 2021 | Leave a Comment »
Balm of Gilead
Posted in Cooking on March 1, 2021 | Leave a Comment »
Balm of Gilead is good for cuts, scrapes and sore muscles. On a walk yesterday I found a downed cottonwood tree with ripening buds. To make the balm fill a mason jar half full of the resinous buds then add olive oil to the top of the jar. Cover with a paper towel and stir […]
Elder Flower Syrup
Posted in Cooking, tagged Elder Flower, flower syrup, spring syrup on February 8, 2021 | Leave a Comment »
Sambucus Cerulea or Blue Elderberry Elderberries can be planted in the garden soon. For consumption use the Blue or the Black Elderberries instead of the Red Elderberry. Freshly picked Elder Flowers These fragrant white to pink flowers can be gathered, steeped, then the liquid sugared to make a delicious syrup. If you have the patience to […]
Dill Pickles a la Duris Farms
Posted in Cooking on September 13, 2020 | Leave a Comment »
Each year I make a pilgrimage to Duris Farms for pickle supplies. They have it all! Here’s my favorite recipe: 1.5 pounds pickling cukes with blossom end trimmed off 8 cloves garlic 1 cup water 1 cup white vinegar 1.5 Tablespoons kosher salt Large dill stem with flowers 1/4 cup Duris pickling spice mix Grape […]
Tallow Candles
Posted in Cooking on August 10, 2020 | Leave a Comment »
Pictures are from a recent visit to the Lewis and Clark National Historical Center.
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