My dad had told a story a few times about my grandma’s sourdough starter. Apparently this thing had a mind of its own and grew so big it became hard to manage. With all the regular feeding and growth it sounded kind of like a pet! The story made me laugh but also sparked my […]
DIY Sourdough Starter Day by Day
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It’s Easy to Pick a Patch of Strawberries
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A few years ago I read about “pick your own” fields. I knew I wanted to try going. I first went in 2013 and now it has become an annual tradition to pick your own in a patch of strawberries. Each year, usually in early to mid-June we head over to Fitch’s Farm Market in Avon, […]
A St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Tradition
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Growing up, I always looked forward to having corned beef and cabbage for a St. Patrick’s Day dinner. It was one of those staple meals I could count on my grandmother to make. I think I only really started to appreciate it (and miss it) as I got older. I went off to college and […]
The Best Canning Supplies You Need to Begin Home Canning
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When we moved into our 1950s cape cod home, I was delighted to find a canning closet in the basement. I was even more delighted when I purchased canning supplies and began my home canning adventure. I set out to try home canning as one of my efforts to do more homesteading. Plus, canning brings […]
Homemade Date Bars
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Recently I made a batch of my own Homemade Date Bars, followed by a second batch only a few days later. I really enjoy LARABARs. They are a great way to refuel after a workout. But I also enjoy making homemade foods, so this recipe is the best of both worlds. How to Make Homemade Date Bars Some […]
How to Cook Baby Food
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As my baby girl approached her six-month birthday I began to think more seriously about what kind of solid foods she would eat, and if I would cook baby food. Today, more companies are making organic baby food, but I still thought homemade, fresh food would be tastier and healthier. As someone who is already an avid […]
Door to Door Organics Produce Delivery Service
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I was recently approached about trying out a new organic produce service in Cleveland. Door to Door Organics began service locally in May and is continuing to grow their operations in Northeast Ohio. I opted to sign up for what they call the “Bitty Mixed Box” on a bi-weekly basis. This is their smallest share […]