by Daisy | Feb 28, 2013 | Breakfast, Recipes
Ever woken up early on a weekend, everyone else is still asleep, and you think, “Pancakes sound really good right now.” But you don’t want to stand at the stove for thirty minutes making a whole batch of pancakes that will be cold by the time...
by Daisy | Feb 21, 2013 | Bugs & Critters, Garden
I wish I could say controlling voles, or getting rid of voles, but I can’t. The best I can manage is politely discouraging them. But it isn’t bad because the method I’m using has other benefits, flowers, for one. I’m planting narcissus...
by Ivory Soap | Feb 14, 2013 | Canned, Dried, Frozen
Of all the things I’ve frozen, this has been the most useful. Whenever I go to the store for the “big trip” of the month, I buy LOTS of ground beef, a bag of onions, and a pile of sausage. The first night that I cook anything, I cook all of my...
by Ivory Soap | Feb 13, 2013 | Fencepost, Flops
This was my first freezer cooking attempt with my good friend Missy. We made waffles all day. There was really nothing wrong with the recipe. It’s just that we both have *sensory* kids. Her’s are anti-crispy when it comes to waffles and most...
by Daisy | Feb 3, 2013 | Body Care, Household
This is the second half of my interview with English herbalist Paula Normandale. I try growing more medicinal herbs each year. However, I don’t always know what to do with them, which is one reason I’m happy to bring Paula into our realm. My main method...