February 27 is National Kahlúa Day, so time to share how to make some of this tasty liqueur on your own. It’s easy, and given the cost of the store-bought kind, this homesteader likes to make my own that is far less expensive. Uses of Kahlúa […]
Garbanzo beans are popular in parts of Mexico. They grow very well in the Sierra Madre Occidental (Western Sierra Madre mountains) because the climate is much like that of Asia Minor, in what is now Eastern Turkey, where the plant originated. This climate is called […]
There are many things called wild spinach that are good to forage. In modern times, many of them are generally considered “weeds.” But a few short years ago – before modern supermarkets became the norm – most of these wild greens were simply called “food.” […]
Noticed some jicama in two difderent grocery stores this week, and decided it was the universe telling me to tell you more about this tasty vegetable. We do have one post about using it – our “Roots & Fruits Salad.” What is Jicama Jicama is […]
Onion for a cold. Did you ever hear of eating onion when you have a cold? I have heard that since I was a kid. But the onion was part of the comfort food for being sick. My favorite is a grilled cheese “sammich” with […]
e, At our recent Epiphany Party, I brought out my bright golden Calendula Cake. It was very well received, and I did promise to share the recipe. Cake is Easy to Make I can’t remember when I did not bake a cake from scratch. Once, […]
It is “Canuary” as I write this, and I am clearing out my freezer from all the things I tucked in there earlier when it was way too hot to can, or I was way to busy. So yes, I am canning even though I […]
Borage is not native to the Southwest but it can be planted in your garden and foraged from your yard. There is also a cousin that is a native species and was once used by native peoples for food and medicine. We will look at […]
January is also called “Canuary” by some of us homesteaders. There are two ways to look at this celebration. You can either can something every day in January. Or, you could try to eat something out or your pantry or “cantry” every day. Or both […]
Gingerbread cookies take time and are tons of fun to make. But. If you are pressed for time this holiday season, maybe make this loaf of gingerbread bread instead. It tastes great – plus it is moist and easy for great grandma Maude to eat […]
