by Jessica | Last Updated: Jan 30, 2022 | Baking, Cooking, Gardening
I am sitting here at the beginning of January, dreaming of spring gardens as I slowly flip through my gardening books and seed catalogs. It’s slightly masochistic of me but I can’t help myself. The spring garden and the tender greens make me so happy. So I...
by Jessica | Last Updated: Oct 30, 2020 | Cooking, Our Kitchen
Winter is the season for warm socks, hot drinks, and warming soup. Pumpkin Soup or Winter Squash Soup is one of my favorites, full of flavor and warmth, this soup makes a statement. Perfect for company or for a cozy evening by the fire. I enjoy the flavors of curry so...
by Jessica | Last Updated: Oct 31, 2019 | Daily Life
The sound of a crackling fire, laughter in the kitchen, friends and family coming together or a perfectly cooked meal, presents under the tree; these are often the images of the holiday season that you see around you, perfect happiness and joy. This is not always the...
by Jessica | Last Updated: Feb 16, 2020 | Gardening
I love to garden, my life is just plain better when I am playing with dirt. The colors textures and variety of a garden are a balm to my soul. If I was ever going to be an artist then the soil would be my canvas and the plants my medium. Okay, you all have the idea, I...
by Jessica | Last Updated: Jul 1, 2020 | Chickens, Poultry
Are you interested in homesteading or creating a more sustainable life? You live somewhere with a backyard, no matter how small? Start with chickens, they are the easiest way to provide food, insect control, fertilizer, and entertainment. I started my first flock and...
by Jessica | Last Updated: Jan 9, 2019 | Daily Life
I am a modern homesteader which means I am busy juggling family, home, farm, work, and making sure everything is running smoothly. I love working from home and consider myself fortunate for having the ability to do so. The downside of this arrangement is that I...
