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Gifts to Give - Lavender Lemonade Cocktail Kits

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DIY & MISCELLANEOUS

Gifts to Give - Lavender Lemonade Cocktail Kits

As we get closer and closer to Christmas, the time for DIY gifts is running short, but there is still time to put together these lovely...

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Nov 253 min read

DIY & MISCELLANEOUS

Gifts to Give - Mulling Spices

Nothing says cozy like a warm glass of mulled wine or cider, and what could make a better teacher or hostess gift than a bottle of...

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Dec 14, 20232 min read

RECIPES & COOKING

Gifts to Give - Christmas Gin

Have you ever made your own gin? It’s a really fun and simple project, plus it’s so much fun! Don’t worry; you won’t need a distillery or...

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Immuni-Tea! How to Make an Immune Boosting Tea

Nov 27, 20233 min read

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Immuni-Tea! How to Make an Immune Boosting Tea

We’ve fully entered the cold and flu season, but that does not mean the cold and flu season needs to enter your house! Help keep winter...

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Nov 13, 20232 min read

DIY & MISCELLANEOUS

Gifts to Give - Juniper Berry Meat Rub

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Do you have an avid hunter or chef in your life or on your Christmas list this year? Delight and surprise them with this Juniper Berry...

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Holiday Gifts to Give - Herbal Infused Hot Chocolate Mix

Nov 1, 20235 min read

DIY & MISCELLANEOUS

Holiday Gifts to Give - Herbal Infused Hot Chocolate Mix

Homemade hot chocolate mix makes a delicious gift to give, but take it to the next level and turn this sweet treat into a decadent and...

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Aug 11, 20232 min read

RECIPES & COOKING

Apricot Basil Syrup

This year, the garden has been a total flop. With our first frost expected in less than two weeks from our garden this year, we have...

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Jul 22, 20233 min read

RECIPES & COOKING

Honey Mustard Chicken Salad Wraps

This Honey Mustard Chicken Salad Wrap is everything a summer favorite should be. Fresh, sweet, tangy, and crisp with the tiniest hint of...

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Jul 7, 20234 min read

FISHING/HUNTING/FORAGING

Pine Tip Syrup

Have you ever looked at a tree and thought, “Hey, that looks geed enough to eat!”? Probably not, but one taste of this delicious syrup,...

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Wildflower Salad With Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

Jul 2, 20235 min read

RECIPES & COOKING

Wildflower Salad With Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

Nothing says summer to me like a good fresh salad, especially one filled with the garden's bounty. And it doesn’t hurt that this salad is...

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Jun 12, 20233 min read

FISHING/HUNTING/FORAGING

Making Mallow Seed Capers

Common Mallow (Malva neglecta), a plant with many names including Cheese Mallow, Buttonweed, Cheese Weed, Round Dock, Cheeses, and...

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Dec 15, 20224 min read

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Homemade Kitchen Cough Syrup

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Did you know that you can make a quick easy cough syrup in less than 5 minutes from ingredients you already have in your kitchen pantry?...

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Sep 23, 20222 min read

RECIPES & COOKING

How to Make Squash Flour

We had a prolific squash and zucchini harvest this year. We spent days and days eating it with every meal and when that got old, I...

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Aug 30, 20222 min read

RECIPES & COOKING

How to Make Wild Chokecherry Syrup

Growing up, wild chokecherry jam and syrup were a staple in our home. Every year, late in the summer the whole family could be found down...

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Jul 18, 20222 min read

RECIPES & COOKING

Southwest Beef and Squash With Corn

As the harvest season starts, few things are as plentiful as squash. At this point, we are collecting 2 or 3 per day from our plants, and...

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Jul 14, 20222 min read

RECIPES & COOKING

Our Favorite Southwest Seasoning Blend

Jump to Recipe This is our favorite southwest seasoning blend and I use it to add a kick to anything from scrambled eggs to tacos. I...

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Your Kitchen Scraps

Jul 1, 20225 min read

DIY & MISCELLANEOUS

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Your Kitchen Scraps

It’s a sad reality, that as a society we are incredibly wasteful creatures. The amount of waste created every day is staggering. Our...

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Jun 23, 20222 min read

RECIPES & COOKING

How to Make Corn Cob Jelly

I have to be honest, when I first saw this on an Instagram reel from @aprilsunrisefarm, I was trepidatious at best. Corn Cob Jelly? I...

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Jun 22, 20223 min read

RECIPES & COOKING

How to Freeze Sweet Corn

It’s officially corn on the cob season admittedly, we’ve had it with almost every meal this week. . For me, a true marker of summer is...

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Feb 24, 20224 min read

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Cold Buster Tea

Some of my oldest memories involve sitting in my grandmother's kitchen, the air heavy with spice, and my tummy full of food. But on cold...

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