Grow Your Own Archive

29 Sep 2013

Paleo Apple Crisp

Fall! Apples! One of my favorite ways to celebrate an abundant season. The following recipe just can’t be beat! It’s gluten free, sugar free, dairy free and contains all whole food ingredients! Its so wonderful to create
23 May 2013

Making History: Establishing A New Rhubarb Patch

I have been a bit under the weather the last couple weeks but felt well enough this evening (and actually had a bit of extra time) to go out to the back yard and complete a vision
14 May 2013

“Horse” Radish Play

As promised, I documented the process of making your own horseradish. A simple, fun and enjoyable process! This was made on Sunday, April 21, 2013. There are many different philosophies on what months in should be made.
8 May 2013

Parsnip Perfection!

Late winter and early Spring I tend to get cabin fever and daydream about being able to get my hands (and feet and body for that matter) in the dirt. I long to plant, dig and eat
29 Apr 2013

Wading in the Watercress

It’s that time of year. The time of year where many of us are itching to dig in the dirt, sow some seeds and taste some of the first greens/produce that the season has to offer! Fortunately
21 Apr 2013

Turkey Tidbits

So, after Gavin shot his first wild turkey at youth hunting season, we now had some fresh meat to prepare. Gavin has suggested the typical roasting/baking of the turkey in the oven with the fixings but I was in
14 Apr 2013

Milestones: Gavin’s First Turkey

So, last weekend we were celebrating here at home. Not an official celebration or ceremony of any sorts. Just celebrating some “firsts” moments. We tend to make a big deal of “first time” events at our house.
7 Apr 2013

What’s On Your Plate?

Happy Easter a few days late to all of my readers/followers! Hope your day was great! For me, holidays are always a time to reflect, be thankful and enjoy family time. Seems like every holiday is centered
14 Mar 2013

The Bread Winner

Bread! That can be a big topic. I will just cover how we do bread at my house and the “why’s”. About five years ago I was doing some cleaning and getting rid of some things that
6 Mar 2013

Sprouting At Home

Sprouting is such an easy, fun and nutritious thing you can do for yourself. Its very inexpensive as well and the list of health benefits is amazing! Its a great activity to get your children involved with