Almost 3 years ago I planted a garden at home. I wasn't living there yet, I was in transition. I went out on a summer day to collect...

I've always been an extremely giving person. In the past, I've allowed too many people to participate in my life that did not deserve...

This is a food blog. That means that where the food comes from is involved. Growing food and raising food is part of our vernacular....

For several years now, I've been fighting with an area of the yard that was originally tilled up to be a wildflower garden. That did NOT...

I'd been putting it off.... It was time. Time for the dreaded trip to TOWN. Groceries and various supplies were needed that I couldn't...

I'm a helicopter gardener. Once I plant something I want IMMEDIATE results. My patience is very thin and I know this is God's way of...

I've mentioned before that I dig $10 holes for my $3 tomato plants. Here's what I mean: The pots that the tomatoes come in are usually 4...

As we have discussed before, I cook mainly from scratch. I don't use many pre-made mixes and etc unless they are shared with me or I...

I've mentioned before, I'm a natural-born klutz. Mom always called me "Grace" when I fell down, which was often. Anytime I work outside...

So I tried to be defiant. I tried to plant outside the dates.... Ya know that saying, "Man plans and God laughs"? I'm there. Handsome...

Hold tight, this gets a little confusing with all the brands.... Waaaayyyyy back in the day, when I was moving into my first house (at...

A very common question in canning: If my product is already cooked, why does it need such a long processing time? The answer is density....

Tomatoes! (Rawhide! Did I just date myself? Oh well.) Yes, I said TOMATOES. In early April. In the Midwest! I know, I know, you're...

When I was little, I watched Dad read through the family's King James Version Bible. I couldn't grasp the strange sounding English that...

Once you have a ham bone, ya gotta make Ham & Beans! It's just necessary. This is my stovetop version. There is a separate recipe for...

For several years now, I've spent Easter alone. McDonald's was the only "Easter Dinner" I got. There just wasn't any reason to cook a...

Gloriously, we have had sunshine. Almost a full week of sunshine and warmer temps without rain until the next go round! Between...

We live in the middle of nowhere, just a tiny town that is 45 minutes from the nearest larger population. DG and Casey's are available,...

He is Risen! Hallelujah!

Dirt Therapy: getting your hands dirty in the garden! Dirt is good for you; and what it grows is good for your belly and soul. Dirt...