Crafting Little Treasure Jars - Walker and Alistaire have a habit of breaking piggy banks, but love to have little treasure chests for their coins. With a few mason jar accessories I had in my crafting bins, I had some cute jars they can hang in their bedroom. First, a mason jar and a band. I… Continue reading Crafting Little Treasure Jars
Double Ginger Cookies
Double Ginger Cookies are one of my favorite recipes, when I make these, they never last. I've been making them every winter for at least a decade. I took out the egg, so Alistaire can enjoy them now! Soft and crispy at the same time, if you love ginger, you will love these. Double Ginger… Continue reading Double Ginger Cookies
Urban Homesteading: November In The Garden
November started off with....rain. A lot of it. Drought? What drought? It was officially ended by the 3rd week of November, when already 8" of rain had fallen in many parts of Western Washington. If anything, it means I can now remove more of the "grass" (more like clover, moss and weeds) to put in… Continue reading Urban Homesteading: November In The Garden
Mushroom and Sun Dried Tomato Steel Cut Oat Risottto
While this recipe from OATrageous Oatmeals: Delicious & Surprising Plant-Based Dishes From This Humble, Heart-Healthy Grain called for traditional steel-cut oats, you can make it with the fast cooking version. I adapted Kathy's recipe and added in a bit more vegetables, as I prefer a heavier focus on them. This is an excellent base recipe, that… Continue reading Mushroom and Sun Dried Tomato Steel Cut Oat Risottto