Humans around the globe celebrate the gift of light with gifts to the people in their lives. The celebrations at this time of year – when the shortest day of the year happens and the world turns to light once more – often include gifts […]
It’s quail season in much of the Southwest, so we thought we’d share this delightful way to prepare that delicate meat. Even if you do not hunt quail yourself, there are a number of specialty markets that offer quail. Or you can use chicken breasts. […]
Buttermilk makes biscuits fluffier and cornbread less crumbly. It is essential for a true ranch dressing. Buttermilk also enhances the richness of cakes, and takes rice pudding to a whole new level. Sometimes you need a single cup of buttermilk for a recipe, and you […]
Uncle Smokey here this week to share our old family favorite beverage for hay season, and no, it isn’t beer. It was something my Grandma made all summer long. She called it switchel, and summertime was switchel time. Switchel time because it’s haying time folks! […]
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is a lovely herb that can be easily grown in much of the Southwest. Dr. Jacqueline Soule wrote about growing lemongrass this week on Gardening With Soule. Now its time to share some of the many ways to use this tasty herb! […]
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. […]
Have you picked a peck of peppers? Uncle Smokey here to report that I did recently, and decided to turn them into a peck of pickled peppers! (And just how many pecks in a bushel?) POWWOW I got this peck of peppers courtesy of the […]
