On a lark we ended up at a local farm that is licensed to sell raw milk on a Sunday drive. It's not exactly easy to get to, but worth the drive. Raw milk is the best choice for cheesemaking, but you have to find a farm and also know it is licensed and run… Continue reading Cheesemaking: Mascarpone
200 Days of Walking
On December 22, 2015 I made a goal to myself: I’d walk every day a minimum of 10,000 steps. I don’t stick with workout goals too well historically (does anyone?), but some how this one stuck. March 30th, 2016, I celebrated 100 days of walking. Friday, July 8th, I crossed 200 days. Somehow....I kept this… Continue reading 200 Days of Walking
Urban Homesteading And Bee Hives
Awhile back Kirk and I got talking about bee hives and beekeeping. We hemmed and hawed, until Kirk signed us up for bee keeping classes this past winter. If you haven't watched More Than Honey, I highly suggest it. (PS: You have to turn on the subtitles, it isn't obvious) It explains in many ways… Continue reading Urban Homesteading And Bee Hives
Urban Homesteading: Seed Vaults
Seed Vaults....sounds big and fancy right? But you can have your own, on hand, without a lot of money spent, nor space needed. After all, you're preserving seeds for your own use, not for a world. Which might have some asking why do I need one? Consider it insurance. That if something occurred, you could… Continue reading Urban Homesteading: Seed Vaults