We Can Help
Yes, we are here to help you with many aspects of savoring the Southwest life. We wear many hats!
Homesteading
Yes, we are homesteaders and we do many things – gardening, raising chickens, keeping bees, harvesting crops and animal products,using those fruits of our labor in a savory way, and heading out to forage sustainably from the bountiful Southwest region around us.
About Our Writers
We have three main folks writing for this site plus occasional guest writers.
Both Jacqueline and Monica offer presentations, classes and more. Plus Monica does humane bee removals, and sells honey. Scroll down the page for button links to more about each of us.
Jacqueline
Jacqueline Soule is a trained Botanist, Ethnobotanist, and award winning garden writer. She forages, cooks, and preserves food for her family.
Monica
Monica M. King is a third generation bee keeper, plus a homesteader, and a pottery restoration specialist. She also preserves food for her family and does bee removals.
“Uncle Smokey” is our grilling, smoking, barbecue expert.
When asked what to share about him – his answer is that he doesn’t like to do dishes.
Helpers
We have a number of “helpers” to help us. Some are more helpful than others….
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Did you notice? No pop-ups! This is our “About us” page and the fact that we have no pop-ups tells you quite a bit about us. We are not going to nag you, nor plead. The sign up is discreetly on the side bar.