Super Easy Crock-pot Apple Butter
| | | | |

Super Easy Crockpot Apple Butter

This super easy Apple butter crockpot recipe is so simple you basically set it and forget it for a day when you are at home getting other stuff done. It is smooth and buttery with a hint of spice and wonderful to give as a gift. Enjoy! Ingredients:8 cups of applesauce4 cups of sugar4 teaspoons…

Fire Cider to combat cold and flu season
| | | |

What is Fire Cider and how does it Help Fight Colds and Flu?

Have you ever heard of fire cider? It is a concoction that is all natural and organic, and is often used during allergy season and flu and cold season. Why is it called fire cider you may ask? It is called fire cider, both for the spicy taste and the bright orange hue. What exactly…

Pumpkin has so many wonderful health benefits that we should all be eating more of it!
| | | | |

4 Wonderful Benefits of Eating Pumpkin Everything!

Pumpkin is one of the top ingredients to have in the fall and especially for Halloween treats and of course the ever-loved Pumpkin Spiced Latte. But did you know, not only is it delicious and seasonal, but it is also low-fat and provides many great health benefits? When I found out that pumpkin can help…

Broccoli and Bowties Pasta Salad recipe
| | | |

Broccoli and Bowties ~ Pasta Salad Recipe

What a perfect way to use up fresh broccoli from your garden this summer! This broccoli pasta salad is a perfect companion to some grilled chicken or beef on the BBQ. Make a big bowl and share it with friends as it is perfect for potlucks etc. The addition of salt-cured lemons (recipe to come)…

May 2020 Homestead Garden
| | | | | | |

In the Homestead Garden ~ May 2020

Another year of gardening has begun! Well, I guess it has been going for a while, this is just the first chance I’ve had to write about it and share a garden photo tour. What a crazy year this has been so far! Let me start by first saying that I feel so very lucky…

Easy marinated grilled chicken breast recipe
| | | | | |

Easy Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast

Everyone needs a quick and versatile marinated grilled chicken recipe that consistently delivers great flavour. This easy, healthy and delicious option fits the bill! The best part about this recipe is the flavors go with just about anything else you want to serve, including grilled garden vegetables, leafy salads or more substantial sides, such as…

These are some awesome tried and true tips for gardening success year after year
| | |

3 Must-Know Vegetable Gardening Tips

Few things in life compare to the simple pleasure of biting into a freshly picked tomato while it is still warm from the summer sun. When you grow your own vegetable garden, you can experience this little piece of heaven all season long. However, growing an abundant supply of fresh vegetables year after year takes…