Forage some wormwood (Artemisia) while you forage your acorns for OAKtober. Indeed, you can forage leaves of the wormwood plants at virtually any time of year. Wormwood?! This plant was once commonly used to treat the “worms” that infested humans and their domesticated animals – […]
I started this topic last week with the basic Dutch Baby, or Pan Plano recipe. Now we are going to look at some refinements and embellishments that can be done when not squatting around a campfire. A Short Philosophy of Food Before we cook, let […]
As I wrie this it is holiday season and time for some pine. Not just because they are a holiday plant – but also because they make a great addition to your homestead landscape and can be used in many ways. Pine is Useful Pretty. […]
Traditional Pesto & Pesto for Vegans Summer time is basil time in the Southwest. As the nights stay warm, the sun shines for hours on end and the soil temperatures rise – all these are conditions that basil loves to grow in, and here are […]
Drying your chili peppers is a great way to preserve them. Once dried they can be stored for months to years. Depends how fast you use them. Drying Chili Peppers Overview Chili peppers can be dried in a warm area, in an oven, in a […]
