by Daisy | Jun 19, 2011 | Conversation, Fencepost
Back in May I was worried about my cabbages. It was already warming up beyond ambient cabbage temperatures and they hadn’t formed heads yet. I feared they never would. But they did. Mainly this one: A beautiful 2 1/2 pound purple cabbage. A humble cabbage, just...
by Ivory Soap | Jun 17, 2011 | Breads, Breakfast, Recipes
These waffles are the most bread-like recipe I’ve come across in my grain-free journey. They won’t get crispy for you, at least mine don’t, but they’re very good indeed. Grain-free Waffles 6 eggs 1/2 c coconut flour 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp...
by Ivory Soap | Jun 14, 2011 | Canned, Dried, Frozen, Recipes, Snacks & Sides
Timeframe: 1 week Special Equipment: One-quart jar, preferably a fermenter Cut up flexible coffee lid that can be folded through the mouth and expands approximately to width of jar Optional weight. I used an Eggsact Egg timer. Ingredients (for 1 gallon): 1-2...
by Ivory Soap | Jun 11, 2011 | Canned, Dried, Frozen, Recipes, Snacks & Sides
Timeframe: 1 week Special Equipment: One-gallon jar, preferably a fermenter Plasticware lid that can be folded through the mouth and expands approximately to width of jar Ingredients (for 1 gallon): 5 pounds cabbage 3 tablespoons sea salt Boiled and cooled tap water...
by Daisy | Jun 9, 2011 | Conversation, Fencepost
These are Three Root Grex beets. I’ve never grown beets that seemed so happy to be alive. The tops are lush and thick and giant and sweet. Since this variety is a cross of three different heirloom types of beets, some roots are red, some yellow, and some...