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Sourdough Starter
Earlier this year (around the time of my back operation when I was required to take things easy for a protracted period of time) I was re-reading The Little House on the Prairie series. Again. In particular I was fascinated by By the Shores of Silver Lake where Ma and Laura introduce their sourdough starter. (Though I … Continue reading
Shattered: Loganberry Jam
I’ve never been much of one for small batch canning/jamming. Ordinarily I do a HUGE amount of jam production around Christmas (partly for gifts as I’ve mentioned, and partly to keep me in jam for the year). If I run out early, I tend to wait until my apricot tree fruits again so I can … Continue reading
{DIY} Hanging Christmas Tree Decorations
I love Christmas (you may have noticed). Every year I feel the urge to buy more decorations, though this year I’ve managed to resist the urge … so far … I try to stick to a similar colour scheme: red, gold, green (with some white and silver thrown in). Much as I love the differently … Continue reading
Raised Garden Beds
Recently Nick came into a little bit of money, and he agreed that I could have some of it to spend on whatever I wanted. “Excellent!” I exclaimed. “That means I can get some raised beds and begin my Backyard Makeover.” “Really?” he said to me, incredulous. “That’s what you’re going to spend your money … Continue reading
How Long Do Seeds Last?
About four or five years ago, after re-reading the Little House on the Prairie series for the umpteenth time I decided I was intrigued by these food stuffs she referred to as “ground cherries”. It was at about this time that my urge for increased domesticity and self-sufficiency kicked in (that Christmas was the first time … Continue reading
{Giveaway Winner} Cooking from the Market: Fruit
Since there was only one entry, I didn’t even have to resort to a random number generator to work out who gets this book! Leticia you’re the lucky winner! Apple crumble sounds like a delicious idea! I’m wishing I had some spare apples right now, actually, but I guess I’ll have to wait til my … Continue reading
