The Relatively Instant Pot: What You Should Know Before Buying
It’s that season… the season of great deals and really, the best time of year to buy an Instant Pot if you are in the market. Well, we went for it last year, and it’s…
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Finding the Best Heirloom Apples for the Small Home Orchard
I’ve certainly been doing my research on apple varieties, with a focus on heirloom apples. Which apples grow best in climates like ours? What do others say about their flavor and use? Which have the…
A Week in the Life of a Stay-At-Home Mom
I have just been enjoying life with my two little guys so much lately, I thought I should document it. (If only to remind myself later what a delight this life can be!) Here’s one…
Delicious and Nourishing Rustic Sourdough Pancakes
How to achieve delicious and healthy rustic sourdough pancakes. Simple recipe that hearkens to the days of early American settlers.
Urban Foraging: Have you Discovered Juneberries Yet?
Prevalent in many urban areas, this delicious berry is perfect for urban foraging. It goes by many names, including juneberry, serviceberry, saskatoon, and shadbush berry.
Yes, You CAN Tap a Norway Maple for Maple Syrup
Norway Maples commonly line urban streets, although they're considered invasive. There is much confusion online as to whether you can tap them for maple syrup. My experience says you can and should tap Norway Maples, as other factors make up for the shortcomings of Norway Maples.
Making Maple Syrup in Your Home Kitchen — A Practical Guide to Reducing Energy, Cost and Mess
Learn the best, most energy-efficient way to make small batch maple syrup in your kitchen. Crock-Pot? Instant Pot? On the stove? Recommendations, tips and tricks for the home hobbyist.
Yes, I am Coming Soon!
Just like we see these buds and we know the Magnolias are soon to bloom, God has been trying to get your attention and alert you to what’s ahead… I know, I know, you have…
Maple Sugaring — A Truly American Tradition
A step into history explains why it's called maple sugaring, why colonists undertook this expensive tradition when there were cheaper options, and how they did it.
Get Started Maple Syruping on Your Urban Homestead
Tapping a tree and making your own homemade maple syrup is a true American tradition and the ideal urban homestead activity. If you’re like us right now and have virtually no yard, you can still…
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