Stumped (Part 1)
My gloves were soaked and I wasn’t. At least not like I wanted to be. The sweat was pouring off of me like the…
August, 2013
Rootimentary, my dear Watson*
Pulled the last of the carrots this week to make room for Brussels sprouts in the raised bed. They were, by far, the big…
Solar dehydrator update
OK, so it’s not the fastest process in the world but, otherwise, I’m pleased with The Dehydrinator. It doesn’t reach the promised 120°F, but…
Fossil fool
So we were nestled in the front seats in a little Honda Accord coupe for a test drive. Sporty, fun, comfortable. But there was…
The future of Frankenfood
As a scientist and a food advocate, genetically modified organisms infuriate me. Common use of GMO seed — particularly for pesticide resistant staples like…
No picnic
I’m not sure what inspired them to violate our detente, but the damn sugar ants have tried to establish a beachhead in our bathroom….
Dried and true
Jenn’s becoming a master at preserving fresh food through canning. Even if it does mean we had to find space in the little house…
Hot jam!
As a treat once last summer, Farmer Jenny gave everyone tiny jars of pepper jelly with their CSA goodies. Now, pepper jelly is a…
Food hack: Homemade pepper sauce
Forget Tabasco and Cajun Sunshine. Two bucks worth of peppers and a half hour of your time will produce a sauce that puts those…