This delicious white bean dip is a great addition to any party or potluck menu. It is quick and easy to make – and your guests are sure to love the subtle balance of flavors packed into each bite. It is perfect with mildly seasoned pita chips or vegetable crudités. Tip: A little bit of…
A huge part of being a homesteader is growing your own food. In order to grow your own vegetables, you need to know when to plant them, right? Figuring out when to plant vegetables in your area requires a little detective work. In addition to your geographic location, you’ll need to consider a few other…
Welcome to my April edition of Currently! Don’t know what Currently is? It is where I share what is “currently” happening in our lives using 5 curated prompts by Anne in Residence. Showering~ my homestead with love by doing some spring cleaning! I tried to start that in March when my kids were on spring…
It’s spring time finally and what better way to perk up your day than with a slice of sweet and tart lemon poppyseed loaf? I love just about anything made with lemons don’t you? That tangy sour fruit tamed down in a bread flecked with little pops of black poppyseed? I love sitting down in…
Nature provides some amazing spring decorating options doesn’t it? And if you’re environmentally conscious or simply inspired by the outdoors (especially when it is supposed to be spring and there’s still a foot of snow on the ground! Anyone else feel my pain?!) there’s nothing better than bringing a bit of it indoors. I mean,…
Before starting on any garden adventures, I feel it is very important to get inspired and informed. And although the internet has nearly infinite sources or information I personally enjoy learning things by reading my favourite informative books and I have a feeling that you do too. Plus, if you are in the midst of an…
Easter egg dying is a tradition in many households. It’s a fun and creative craft that the whole family can enjoy. And depending on how you cook your eggs, they can be enjoyed for days as both a decoration and a snack. Instead of using artificial colors and chemical dyes this year for your Easter…
Welcome to our March edition of Currently! Planning ~ what to pack for a weekend away. My daughter and I are heading to a different town this weekend for her to partake in a Synchronized swimming meet. My daughter Cadence has been working really hard so it should be a great weekend. Seeing ~ Snow!!!…
Warm and spicey and gooey, right out of the oven. Is there anything better for a wintertime treat than classic homemade cinnamon buns? Mmmmm makes my mouth water just thinking about them. They take a bit of time and effort so I like to make them on a weekend day when we aren’t busy so…
Failure is such a harsh word, isn’t it? But, sometimes it feels like we are failures at this whole homesteading thing. Just this past year we have struggled with: A garden that was, shall we say, severely lacking in real vegetable growth. Losing most of our outdoor animals. We lost our ducks and then most…