We just started school last week, as well as our second sugar detox of the year. We also managed to have almost a week of deliciously cool, fall-like temperatures last week. So, when I grabbed out the sourdough starter for this recipe, I began dreaming of bread. Then, I blinked, the week was over and… Continue reading Summer Sourdough Series: Part 3
Garden Tour: A Video
I invite you to check out my latest video that gives you a tour around my humble garden. https://youtu.be/RhxCSLbIn_Q
The Summer Fritter
You know when you are sitting on your back porch with your feet propped up, and a chicken thinks that your leg would be a good place to perch for a while?! Oh wait, that's never happened to you? I'm starting to think we have some weird chickens over here.... Anyway, we have been rather… Continue reading The Summer Fritter
Summer Sourdough Series: Part 1
I know what you may be thinking.. "Summer" and "sourdough" don't typically go together in the same sentence. And while that may very well be true, I also tend to be one to go against the flow. Now, let me tell you what I will not be including in this series.... Bread. The typical, winter-ful,… Continue reading Summer Sourdough Series: Part 1
Master Bathroom Reveal
Time seriously picks up speed every time I need it to slow down. Anyone else feel that way? Well, here I am, several weeks late posting the official inside-scoop on the bathroom reno project. BeforeWhen we bought our 1970's ranch-style home in the country, almost a year and a half ago, we knew a few… Continue reading Master Bathroom Reveal
Coffee Maker: Three Brewing Options for a Coffee Connoisseur
Last month, I killed yet another.... Coffee maker. That makes two in less than two years. And, while I'm terribly sorry (not sorry?!) about this fact, I will not hide from it. I know I could have used filtered water, or cleaned the coffee maker more frequently. Or, maybe I could have drank less coffee,… Continue reading Coffee Maker: Three Brewing Options for a Coffee Connoisseur
Vibrant and Easy Tea Jelly
As all good intentions tend to go, I am a few weeks late with this post. And, while the redbuds are no longer in bloom in our area, I do have an alternate recipe option below! The start of spring is a magical scene. An awakening of color and life. A rebirth of all that… Continue reading Vibrant and Easy Tea Jelly
Master Bathroom Project Update
We are a month into our triple-whamy renovation, and are excited to share the progress with you in the video below. If you've missed some of our last videos, here is a quick recap... This entire project has three main components: Replumb the entire house through the atticBuild shed to house the water filtration system… Continue reading Master Bathroom Project Update
Bathroom Reno: Part 1
It's demolition day at the farm! We are taking the original 1970's bathroom into the current century, while also giving the entire house a plumbing and water make-over. https://youtu.be/jRwGBODS2xE
Three Is As Easy As Two
Shortly after we moved to our property, we came up with a fun idea.... Puppies!! At this time, we just had our first puppy, Vita, who was about 8 months old. (We got her while we stilled lived "in town," so she is naturally a city-girl-turned-country-girl, like me!) Then a friend came across an abandoned… Continue reading Three Is As Easy As Two