AND HERE WE ARE

My family and I are on a mission to taste and discover this beautiful world. As a family, we are California-born, but we have been expats for the last 10 years, having lived in Germany, England, and now Spain. We love to travel and to eat, and are always awaiting the next bite, the next adventure. 15 EDIBLE PLANTS TO FORAGE IN YOUR OWN BACK YARD Lesser Celandine. This plant is best eaten before it flowers, and should be cooked first because it contains protaonemonin, which is a toxic compound that is destroyed by heat. It was popular in the past for providing vitamin C to otherwise scurvy-prone people. Primrose. This plant wants to live! WHAT TO DO WITH SAGE (ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU HAVE TOO MUCH!) It turns out that sage is a fantastic herb to have too much of. It is one of the earliest known medicinal plants, and has so many uses. The name salvia which is derived from salvare, the latin word for healing is a great indicator of its history of medicinal use. QUICK & EASY PLUM WINE 5 lbs (2.25 kilos) of plums– I used little red wild plums, but any kind will work; 3 lbs (1.35 kilos) of sugar (I like to use raw sugar/ sucanat); 1 gallon of water; 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice; 1 packet cider yeast (ask at a local brew shop, or this one should work well); In terms of supplies, there are a few basic items you should have. You can often find these on craigslist, and HOW TO MAKE RHUBARB SODA (IT'S NATURALLY PROBIOTIC!) We enjoyed our Rhubarb Soda this weekend– it was nice and sunny, and we did a lot of work outside. It is rosy, tart and so refreshing– and not to mention the pleasures of drinking something pink.. Plus, there is something really exciting about making your own intense carbonation, naturally. HOW TO MAKE RHUBARB WINE 1.5 kg (3.5 lb) rhubarb; 1.3 kg (just under 3 lb) sugar– we like to use organic sugar or sucanat; 250 ml (8 oz) white grape juice concentrate; 1 sachet general purpose white wine yeast; 1 tsp yeast nutrient; In terms of supplies, there are a few basic items you should have. You can often find these on craigslist, and definitely at a brewing supply store, or you can order them on amazon (the HAZELNUT PIE CRUST (GRAIN-FREE!) Using a food processor or pastry cutter, cut butter into the flour mixture until the size of large crumbs. Add the egg and pulse just until a dough begins to form. Take the dough out and form it into a ball, then flatten into a disk. Cover with parchment paper or plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes or more. 10 TIPS FOR BETTER HOMEMADE CIDER A couple tips for maintaining aromas in your cider: 1) Ferment at a cool temperature. If you can keep your fermentation going at 55-65 F, it is more likely to ferment slowly and keep the aromas in tact. 2) Using a pectic enzyme helps the aromas to be released by the pulp and absorbed by the juice. (More on that below.) "HOW I GO TO THE WOODS" BY MARY OLIVER praying, as you no doubt have yours. Besides, when I am alone I can become invisible. I can sit. on the top of a dune as motionless as an uprise of weeds, until the foxes run by unconcerned. I can hear the almost. unhearable sound of the roses singing. If you have ever gone to the woods with me, I must love. you very much.”. 10 WAYS TO GET YOURSELF OUT OF A FUNK Meditation is an excellent mind-body exercise to help you release stress and restore internal balance. Here’s a my simple meditation technique for beginners. 7. Give in to it, for a time. Make an appointment with yourself to be in your funk, and to explore those

feelings.

AND HERE WE ARE

My family and I are on a mission to taste and discover this beautiful world. As a family, we are California-born, but we have been expats for the last 10 years, having lived in Germany, England, and now Spain. We love to travel and to eat, and are always awaiting the next bite, the next adventure. 15 EDIBLE PLANTS TO FORAGE IN YOUR OWN BACK YARD Lesser Celandine. This plant is best eaten before it flowers, and should be cooked first because it contains protaonemonin, which is a toxic compound that is destroyed by heat. It was popular in the past for providing vitamin C to otherwise scurvy-prone people. Primrose. This plant wants to live! WHAT TO DO WITH SAGE (ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU HAVE TOO MUCH!) It turns out that sage is a fantastic herb to have too much of. It is one of the earliest known medicinal plants, and has so many uses. The name salvia which is derived from salvare, the latin word for healing is a great indicator of its history of medicinal use. QUICK & EASY PLUM WINE 5 lbs (2.25 kilos) of plums– I used little red wild plums, but any kind will work; 3 lbs (1.35 kilos) of sugar (I like to use raw sugar/ sucanat); 1 gallon of water; 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice; 1 packet cider yeast (ask at a local brew shop, or this one should work well); In terms of supplies, there are a few basic items you should have. You can often find these on craigslist, and HOW TO MAKE RHUBARB SODA (IT'S NATURALLY PROBIOTIC!) We enjoyed our Rhubarb Soda this weekend– it was nice and sunny, and we did a lot of work outside. It is rosy, tart and so refreshing– and not to mention the pleasures of drinking something pink.. Plus, there is something really exciting about making your own intense carbonation, naturally. HOW TO MAKE RHUBARB WINE 1.5 kg (3.5 lb) rhubarb; 1.3 kg (just under 3 lb) sugar– we like to use organic sugar or sucanat; 250 ml (8 oz) white grape juice concentrate; 1 sachet general purpose white wine yeast; 1 tsp yeast nutrient; In terms of supplies, there are a few basic items you should have. You can often find these on craigslist, and definitely at a brewing supply store, or you can order them on amazon (the HAZELNUT PIE CRUST (GRAIN-FREE!) Using a food processor or pastry cutter, cut butter into the flour mixture until the size of large crumbs. Add the egg and pulse just until a dough begins to form. Take the dough out and form it into a ball, then flatten into a disk. Cover with parchment paper or plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes or more. 10 TIPS FOR BETTER HOMEMADE CIDER A couple tips for maintaining aromas in your cider: 1) Ferment at a cool temperature. If you can keep your fermentation going at 55-65 F, it is more likely to ferment slowly and keep the aromas in tact. 2) Using a pectic enzyme helps the aromas to be released by the pulp and absorbed by the juice. (More on that below.) "HOW I GO TO THE WOODS" BY MARY OLIVER praying, as you no doubt have yours. Besides, when I am alone I can become invisible. I can sit. on the top of a dune as motionless as an uprise of weeds, until the foxes run by unconcerned. I can hear the almost. unhearable sound of the roses singing. If you have ever gone to the woods with me, I must love. you very much.”. 10 WAYS TO GET YOURSELF OUT OF A FUNK Meditation is an excellent mind-body exercise to help you release stress and restore internal balance. Here’s a my simple meditation technique for beginners. 7. Give in to it, for a time. Make an appointment with yourself to be in your funk, and to explore those

feelings.

AND HERE WE ARE

My family and I are on a mission to taste and discover this beautiful world. As a family, we are California-born, but we have been expats for the last 10 years, having lived in Germany, England, and now Spain. We love to travel and to eat, and are always awaiting the next bite, the next adventure. 10 TIPS FOR BETTER HOMEMADE CIDER A couple tips for maintaining aromas in your cider: 1) Ferment at a cool temperature. If you can keep your fermentation going at 55-65 F, it is more likely to ferment slowly and keep the aromas in tact. 2) Using a pectic enzyme helps the aromas to be released by the pulp and absorbed by the juice. (More on that below.) 10 WAYS TO GET YOURSELF OUT OF A FUNK Meditation is an excellent mind-body exercise to help you release stress and restore internal balance. Here’s a my simple meditation technique for beginners. 7. Give in to it, for a time. Make an appointment with yourself to be in your funk, and to explore those

feelings.

HAZELNUT PIE CRUST (GRAIN-FREE!) Using a food processor or pastry cutter, cut butter into the flour mixture until the size of large crumbs. Add the egg and pulse just until a dough begins to form. Take the dough out and form it into a ball, then flatten into a disk. Cover with parchment paper or plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes or more. "HOW I GO TO THE WOODS" BY MARY OLIVER praying, as you no doubt have yours. Besides, when I am alone I can become invisible. I can sit. on the top of a dune as motionless as an uprise of weeds, until the foxes run by unconcerned. I can hear the almost. unhearable sound of the roses singing. If you have ever gone to the woods with me, I must love. you very much.”.

SAVE YOUR LILACS!

Step 5. MAKE the Lilac Wine! If you would like to use your lilacs, but won’t be able to collect enough for wine-making, then you can save them for tea! Just hang bunches upside down to dry. Once completely dehydrated, pull of the petals and store in an air-tight jar or tin, and steep as you would any loose herbal tea. So.

MAKING LILAC WINE

Making Lilac Wine Here’s What You’ll Need. 3-1/2 quarts lilac flowers, fresh or frozen ; 2-1/2 lb granulated sugar ; Juice of 2 lemons; 7-1/2 pts water ; 1 tsp yeast nutrient (You can order it here); Champagne yeast (You can order it here); In terms of supplies,

there

30 CLASSY GIFTS FOR GENTLEMEN Juniper Ridge Campfire Incense. Edward Jagger Sandalwood Shaving Soap (Seriously ladies, this smells amazing.) Shoe Shine Kit. Leather Dopp Kit. Merkur Safety Razor. Juniper Ridge Soap. Leatherbound Journal. YES YOU CAN: CURE AND SMOKE YOUR OWN HAM! an onion, quartered; hard apple cider (or apple juice)– we used some cheap stuff that we don’t like that we had on hand– perfect!; 1. For the smoking instructions, I will refer you to this video, which I think is the clearest way to communicate this part! Follow the instructions to get your smoker going.Put your ham in there, and smoke it over indirect heat. WHAT TO DO WITH ELDERBERRIES Elderberries are full of antioxidants (carotenoids and flavonoids,) as well as rutin, and vitamins A, B and C. Elderberries have traditionally been used in the following ways: to lower cholesterol. to improve vision. to boost the immune system. to improve heart health. for coughs, colds, and flu. for bacterial and viral infections

like tonsillitis.

AND HERE WE ARE

My family and I are on a mission to taste and discover this beautiful world. As a family, we are California-born, but we have been expats for the last 10 years, having lived in Germany, England, and now Spain. We love to travel and to eat, and are always awaiting the next bite, the next adventure. 15 EDIBLE PLANTS TO FORAGE IN YOUR OWN BACK YARD Lesser Celandine. This plant is best eaten before it flowers, and should be cooked first because it contains protaonemonin, which is a toxic compound that is destroyed by heat. It was popular in the past for providing vitamin C to otherwise scurvy-prone people. Primrose. This plant wants to live! WHAT TO DO WITH SAGE (ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU HAVE TOO MUCH!) It turns out that sage is a fantastic herb to have too much of. It is one of the earliest known medicinal plants, and has so many uses. The name salvia which is derived from salvare, the latin word for healing is a great indicator of its history of medicinal use. QUICK & EASY PLUM WINE 5 lbs (2.25 kilos) of plums– I used little red wild plums, but any kind will work; 3 lbs (1.35 kilos) of sugar (I like to use raw sugar/ sucanat); 1 gallon of water; 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice; 1 packet cider yeast (ask at a local brew shop, or this one should work well); In terms of supplies, there are a few basic items you should have. You can often find these on craigslist, and HOW TO MAKE RHUBARB SODA (IT'S NATURALLY PROBIOTIC!) We enjoyed our Rhubarb Soda this weekend– it was nice and sunny, and we did a lot of work outside. It is rosy, tart and so refreshing– and not to mention the pleasures of drinking something pink.. Plus, there is something really exciting about making your own intense carbonation, naturally. HOW TO MAKE RHUBARB WINE 1.5 kg (3.5 lb) rhubarb; 1.3 kg (just under 3 lb) sugar– we like to use organic sugar or sucanat; 250 ml (8 oz) white grape juice concentrate; 1 sachet general purpose white wine yeast; 1 tsp yeast nutrient; In terms of supplies, there are a few basic items you should have. You can often find these on craigslist, and definitely at a brewing supply store, or you can order them on amazon (the HAZELNUT PIE CRUST (GRAIN-FREE!) Using a food processor or pastry cutter, cut butter into the flour mixture until the size of large crumbs. Add the egg and pulse just until a dough begins to form. Take the dough out and form it into a ball, then flatten into a disk. Cover with parchment paper or plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes or more. 10 TIPS FOR BETTER HOMEMADE CIDER A couple tips for maintaining aromas in your cider: 1) Ferment at a cool temperature. If you can keep your fermentation going at 55-65 F, it is more likely to ferment slowly and keep the aromas in tact. 2) Using a pectic enzyme helps the aromas to be released by the pulp and absorbed by the juice. (More on that below.) "HOW I GO TO THE WOODS" BY MARY OLIVER praying, as you no doubt have yours. Besides, when I am alone I can become invisible. I can sit. on the top of a dune as motionless as an uprise of weeds, until the foxes run by unconcerned. I can hear the almost. unhearable sound of the roses singing. If you have ever gone to the woods with me, I must love. you very much.”. 10 WAYS TO GET YOURSELF OUT OF A FUNK Meditation is an excellent mind-body exercise to help you release stress and restore internal balance. Here’s a my simple meditation technique for beginners. 7. Give in to it, for a time. Make an appointment with yourself to be in your funk, and to explore those

feelings.

AND HERE WE ARE

My family and I are on a mission to taste and discover this beautiful world. As a family, we are California-born, but we have been expats for the last 10 years, having lived in Germany, England, and now Spain. We love to travel and to eat, and are always awaiting the next bite, the next adventure. 15 EDIBLE PLANTS TO FORAGE IN YOUR OWN BACK YARD Lesser Celandine. This plant is best eaten before it flowers, and should be cooked first because it contains protaonemonin, which is a toxic compound that is destroyed by heat. It was popular in the past for providing vitamin C to otherwise scurvy-prone people. Primrose. This plant wants to live! WHAT TO DO WITH SAGE (ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU HAVE TOO MUCH!) It turns out that sage is a fantastic herb to have too much of. It is one of the earliest known medicinal plants, and has so many uses. The name salvia which is derived from salvare, the latin word for healing is a great indicator of its history of medicinal use. QUICK & EASY PLUM WINE 5 lbs (2.25 kilos) of plums– I used little red wild plums, but any kind will work; 3 lbs (1.35 kilos) of sugar (I like to use raw sugar/ sucanat); 1 gallon of water; 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice; 1 packet cider yeast (ask at a local brew shop, or this one should work well); In terms of supplies, there are a few basic items you should have. You can often find these on craigslist, and HOW TO MAKE RHUBARB SODA (IT'S NATURALLY PROBIOTIC!) We enjoyed our Rhubarb Soda this weekend– it was nice and sunny, and we did a lot of work outside. It is rosy, tart and so refreshing– and not to mention the pleasures of drinking something pink.. Plus, there is something really exciting about making your own intense carbonation, naturally. HOW TO MAKE RHUBARB WINE 1.5 kg (3.5 lb) rhubarb; 1.3 kg (just under 3 lb) sugar– we like to use organic sugar or sucanat; 250 ml (8 oz) white grape juice concentrate; 1 sachet general purpose white wine yeast; 1 tsp yeast nutrient; In terms of supplies, there are a few basic items you should have. You can often find these on craigslist, and definitely at a brewing supply store, or you can order them on amazon (the HAZELNUT PIE CRUST (GRAIN-FREE!) Using a food processor or pastry cutter, cut butter into the flour mixture until the size of large crumbs. Add the egg and pulse just until a dough begins to form. Take the dough out and form it into a ball, then flatten into a disk. Cover with parchment paper or plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes or more. 10 TIPS FOR BETTER HOMEMADE CIDER A couple tips for maintaining aromas in your cider: 1) Ferment at a cool temperature. If you can keep your fermentation going at 55-65 F, it is more likely to ferment slowly and keep the aromas in tact. 2) Using a pectic enzyme helps the aromas to be released by the pulp and absorbed by the juice. (More on that below.) "HOW I GO TO THE WOODS" BY MARY OLIVER praying, as you no doubt have yours. Besides, when I am alone I can become invisible. I can sit. on the top of a dune as motionless as an uprise of weeds, until the foxes run by unconcerned. I can hear the almost. unhearable sound of the roses singing. If you have ever gone to the woods with me, I must love. you very much.”. 10 WAYS TO GET YOURSELF OUT OF A FUNK Meditation is an excellent mind-body exercise to help you release stress and restore internal balance. Here’s a my simple meditation technique for beginners. 7. Give in to it, for a time. Make an appointment with yourself to be in your funk, and to explore those

feelings.

AND HERE WE ARE

My family and I are on a mission to taste and discover this beautiful world. As a family, we are California-born, but we have been expats for the last 10 years, having lived in Germany, England, and now Spain. We love to travel and to eat, and are always awaiting the next bite, the next adventure. 10 TIPS FOR BETTER HOMEMADE CIDER A couple tips for maintaining aromas in your cider: 1) Ferment at a cool temperature. If you can keep your fermentation going at 55-65 F, it is more likely to ferment slowly and keep the aromas in tact. 2) Using a pectic enzyme helps the aromas to be released by the pulp and absorbed by the juice. (More on that below.) 10 WAYS TO GET YOURSELF OUT OF A FUNK Meditation is an excellent mind-body exercise to help you release stress and restore internal balance. Here’s a my simple meditation technique for beginners. 7. Give in to it, for a time. Make an appointment with yourself to be in your funk, and to explore those

feelings.

HAZELNUT PIE CRUST (GRAIN-FREE!) Using a food processor or pastry cutter, cut butter into the flour mixture until the size of large crumbs. Add the egg and pulse just until a dough begins to form. Take the dough out and form it into a ball, then flatten into a disk. Cover with parchment paper or plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes or more. "HOW I GO TO THE WOODS" BY MARY OLIVER praying, as you no doubt have yours. Besides, when I am alone I can become invisible. I can sit. on the top of a dune as motionless as an uprise of weeds, until the foxes run by unconcerned. I can hear the almost. unhearable sound of the roses singing. If you have ever gone to the woods with me, I must love. you very much.”.

SAVE YOUR LILACS!

Step 5. MAKE the Lilac Wine! If you would like to use your lilacs, but won’t be able to collect enough for wine-making, then you can save them for tea! Just hang bunches upside down to dry. Once completely dehydrated, pull of the petals and store in an air-tight jar or tin, and steep as you would any loose herbal tea. So.

MAKING LILAC WINE

Making Lilac Wine Here’s What You’ll Need. 3-1/2 quarts lilac flowers, fresh or frozen ; 2-1/2 lb granulated sugar ; Juice of 2 lemons; 7-1/2 pts water ; 1 tsp yeast nutrient (You can order it here); Champagne yeast (You can order it here); In terms of supplies,

there

30 CLASSY GIFTS FOR GENTLEMEN Juniper Ridge Campfire Incense. Edward Jagger Sandalwood Shaving Soap (Seriously ladies, this smells amazing.) Shoe Shine Kit. Leather Dopp Kit. Merkur Safety Razor. Juniper Ridge Soap. Leatherbound Journal. YES YOU CAN: CURE AND SMOKE YOUR OWN HAM! an onion, quartered; hard apple cider (or apple juice)– we used some cheap stuff that we don’t like that we had on hand– perfect!; 1. For the smoking instructions, I will refer you to this video, which I think is the clearest way to communicate this part! Follow the instructions to get your smoker going.Put your ham in there, and smoke it over indirect heat. WHAT TO DO WITH ELDERBERRIES Elderberries are full of antioxidants (carotenoids and flavonoids,) as well as rutin, and vitamins A, B and C. Elderberries have traditionally been used in the following ways: to lower cholesterol. to improve vision. to boost the immune system. to improve heart health. for coughs, colds, and flu. for bacterial and viral infections

like tonsillitis.

WHAT TO DO WITH SAGE (ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU HAVE TOO MUCH!) It turns out that sage is a fantastic herb to have too much of. It is one of the earliest known medicinal plants, and has so many uses. The name salvia which is derived from salvare, the latin word for healing is a great indicator of its history of medicinal use. 15 EDIBLE PLANTS TO FORAGE IN YOUR OWN BACK YARD Lesser Celandine. This plant is best eaten before it flowers, and should be cooked first because it contains protaonemonin, which is a toxic compound that is destroyed by heat. It was popular in the past for providing vitamin C to otherwise scurvy-prone people. Primrose. This plant wants to live! SERVANTS' QUARTERS IN VICTORIAN TIMES: SIMPLE BUT LOVELY Servants’ Quarters in Victorian Times: Simple but Lovely. I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. More details here. After swooning over the Victorian kitchen at the Ickworth House, I walked down the basement corridor and found the servants’ quarters. These rooms were so sweet, beautiful and full of

charm.

QUICK & EASY PLUM WINE 5 lbs (2.25 kilos) of plums– I used little red wild plums, but any kind will work; 3 lbs (1.35 kilos) of sugar (I like to use raw sugar/ sucanat); 1 gallon of water; 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice; 1 packet cider yeast (ask at a local brew shop, or this one should work well); In terms of supplies, there are a few basic items you should have. You can often find these on craigslist, and HAZELNUT PIE CRUST (GRAIN-FREE!) Using a food processor or pastry cutter, cut butter into the flour mixture until the size of large crumbs. Add the egg and pulse just until a dough begins to form. Take the dough out and form it into a ball, then flatten into a disk. Cover with parchment paper or plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes or more.

MAKING LILAC WINE

Add sugar, yeast nutrient, and lemon juice. Stir these in until they are dissolved, then sprinkle the yeast on top. Don’t stir the yeast in. Cover tightly with the lid, and let it ferment for 7 days. 4. Using a funnel, pour the liquid into your glass carboys and put the

airlock on

THE HEDONIST'S BREAKFAST, AND HOLLANDAISE SAUCE FOR ONE Last month, I decided it was time. I’ve come to terms with the fact that I’m probably not going to find a great breakfast here in Bury, so I am working on expanding the offerings at Mama’s Bistro.I took a look at a slew of recipes out there on the internet, and came up with a scheme for making any amount of Hollandaise sauce, without having to reference a recipe each time. HOW TO MAKE RHUBARB WINE 1.5 kg (3.5 lb) rhubarb; 1.3 kg (just under 3 lb) sugar– we like to use organic sugar or sucanat; 250 ml (8 oz) white grape juice concentrate; 1 sachet general purpose white wine yeast; 1 tsp yeast nutrient; In terms of supplies, there are a few basic items you should have. You can often find these on craigslist, and definitely at a brewing supply store, or you can order them on amazon (the "HOW I GO TO THE WOODS" BY MARY OLIVER praying, as you no doubt have yours. Besides, when I am alone I can become invisible. I can sit. on the top of a dune as motionless as an uprise of weeds, until the foxes run by unconcerned. I can hear the almost. unhearable sound of the roses singing. If you have ever gone to the woods with me, I must love. you very much.”. A BELGIAN WEDDING CELEBRATION In Belgian tradition, there are different parts of the celebration, and the attendees might only be invited to certain parts. We were glad to attend the courthouse wedding, the reception, and then the dinner and party.We arrived at 7 p.m. for the reception. WHAT TO DO WITH SAGE (ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU HAVE TOO MUCH!) It turns out that sage is a fantastic herb to have too much of. It is one of the earliest known medicinal plants, and has so many uses. The name salvia which is derived from salvare, the latin word for healing is a great indicator of its history of medicinal use. 15 EDIBLE PLANTS TO FORAGE IN YOUR OWN BACK YARD Lesser Celandine. This plant is best eaten before it flowers, and should be cooked first because it contains protaonemonin, which is a toxic compound that is destroyed by heat. It was popular in the past for providing vitamin C to otherwise scurvy-prone people. Primrose. This plant wants to live! SERVANTS' QUARTERS IN VICTORIAN TIMES: SIMPLE BUT LOVELY Servants’ Quarters in Victorian Times: Simple but Lovely. I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. More details here. After swooning over the Victorian kitchen at the Ickworth House, I walked down the basement corridor and found the servants’ quarters. These rooms were so sweet, beautiful and full of

charm.

QUICK & EASY PLUM WINE 5 lbs (2.25 kilos) of plums– I used little red wild plums, but any kind will work; 3 lbs (1.35 kilos) of sugar (I like to use raw sugar/ sucanat); 1 gallon of water; 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice; 1 packet cider yeast (ask at a local brew shop, or this one should work well); In terms of supplies, there are a few basic items you should have. You can often find these on craigslist, and HAZELNUT PIE CRUST (GRAIN-FREE!) Using a food processor or pastry cutter, cut butter into the flour mixture until the size of large crumbs. Add the egg and pulse just until a dough begins to form. Take the dough out and form it into a ball, then flatten into a disk. Cover with parchment paper or plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes or more.

MAKING LILAC WINE

Making Lilac Wine Here’s What You’ll Need. 3-1/2 quarts lilac flowers, fresh or frozen ; 2-1/2 lb granulated sugar ; Juice of 2 lemons; 7-1/2 pts water ; 1 tsp yeast nutrient (You can order it here); Champagne yeast (You can order it here); In terms of supplies,

there

THE HEDONIST'S BREAKFAST, AND HOLLANDAISE SAUCE FOR ONE Last month, I decided it was time. I’ve come to terms with the fact that I’m probably not going to find a great breakfast here in Bury, so I am working on expanding the offerings at Mama’s Bistro.I took a look at a slew of recipes out there on the internet, and came up with a scheme for making any amount of Hollandaise sauce, without having to reference a recipe each time. HOW TO MAKE RHUBARB WINE 1.5 kg (3.5 lb) rhubarb; 1.3 kg (just under 3 lb) sugar– we like to use organic sugar or sucanat; 250 ml (8 oz) white grape juice concentrate; 1 sachet general purpose white wine yeast; 1 tsp yeast nutrient; In terms of supplies, there are a few basic items you should have. You can often find these on craigslist, and definitely at a brewing supply store, or you can order them on amazon (the "HOW I GO TO THE WOODS" BY MARY OLIVER praying, as you no doubt have yours. Besides, when I am alone I can become invisible. I can sit. on the top of a dune as motionless as an uprise of weeds, until the foxes run by unconcerned. I can hear the almost. unhearable sound of the roses singing. If you have ever gone to the woods with me, I must love. you very much.”. A BELGIAN WEDDING CELEBRATION In Belgian tradition, there are different parts of the celebration, and the attendees might only be invited to certain parts. We were glad to attend the courthouse wedding, the reception, and then the dinner and party.We arrived at 7 p.m. for the reception.

AND HERE WE ARE

My family and I are on a mission to taste and discover this beautiful world. As a family, we are California-born, but we have been expats for the last 10 years, having lived in Germany, England, and now Spain. We love to travel and to eat, and are always awaiting the next bite, the next adventure. 15 EDIBLE PLANTS TO FORAGE IN YOUR OWN BACK YARD Lesser Celandine. This plant is best eaten before it flowers, and should be cooked first because it contains protaonemonin, which is a toxic compound that is destroyed by heat. It was popular in the past for providing vitamin C to otherwise scurvy-prone people. Primrose. This plant wants to live! QUICK & EASY PLUM WINE 5 lbs (2.25 kilos) of plums– I used little red wild plums, but any kind will work; 3 lbs (1.35 kilos) of sugar (I like to use raw sugar/ sucanat); 1 gallon of water; 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice; 1 packet cider yeast (ask at a local brew shop, or this one should work well); In terms of supplies, there are a few basic items you should have. You can often find these on craigslist, and

SAVE YOUR LILACS!

Step 5. MAKE the Lilac Wine! If you would like to use your lilacs, but won’t be able to collect enough for wine-making, then you can save them for tea! Just hang bunches upside down to dry. Once completely dehydrated, pull of the petals and store in an air-tight jar or tin, and steep as you would any loose herbal tea. So. "HOW I GO TO THE WOODS" BY MARY OLIVER praying, as you no doubt have yours. Besides, when I am alone I can become invisible. I can sit. on the top of a dune as motionless as an uprise of weeds, until the foxes run by unconcerned. I can hear the almost. unhearable sound of the roses singing. If you have ever gone to the woods with me, I must love. you very much.”. 10 TIPS FOR BETTER HOMEMADE CIDER A couple tips for maintaining aromas in your cider: 1) Ferment at a cool temperature. If you can keep your fermentation going at 55-65 F, it is more likely to ferment slowly and keep the aromas in tact. 2) Using a pectic enzyme helps the aromas to be released by the pulp and absorbed by the juice. (More on that below.) 30 CLASSY GIFTS FOR GENTLEMEN Juniper Ridge Campfire Incense. Edward Jagger Sandalwood Shaving Soap (Seriously ladies, this smells amazing.) Shoe Shine Kit. Leather Dopp Kit. Merkur Safety Razor. Juniper Ridge Soap. Leatherbound Journal. SLOVAK SUNDAY BONE BROTH SOUP (GUEST POST) 1. Wash bones, place in pot and fill 3/4 with cold water. Add about 1+1/2 tbsp of salt (more or less to preference) and set over low heat. The broth should never boil away, only have the occasional bubble rise to the top. If it does boil, of course it’s still tasty, but A BELGIAN WEDDING CELEBRATION In Belgian tradition, there are different parts of the celebration, and the attendees might only be invited to certain parts. We were glad to attend the courthouse wedding, the reception, and then the dinner and party.We arrived at 7 p.m. for the reception. FRESH FIG ICE CREAM MADE WITH COCONUT MILK, HONEY AND Combine coconut milk, figs, and honey in blender, and blend until smooth. Taste the batter and see if it’s sweet enough, and adjust if needed. You want it a little sweeter than you like, since the sweetness doesn’t come through as much once frozen. Add WHAT TO DO WITH SAGE (ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU HAVE TOO MUCH!) It turns out that sage is a fantastic herb to have too much of. It is one of the earliest known medicinal plants, and has so many uses. The name salvia which is derived from salvare, the latin word for healing is a great indicator of its history of medicinal use. 15 EDIBLE PLANTS TO FORAGE IN YOUR OWN BACK YARD Lesser Celandine. This plant is best eaten before it flowers, and should be cooked first because it contains protaonemonin, which is a toxic compound that is destroyed by heat. It was popular in the past for providing vitamin C to otherwise scurvy-prone people. Primrose. This plant wants to live!

SAVE YOUR LILACS!

Step 5. MAKE the Lilac Wine! If you would like to use your lilacs, but won’t be able to collect enough for wine-making, then you can save them for tea! Just hang bunches upside down to dry. Once completely dehydrated, pull of the petals and store in an air-tight jar or tin, and steep as you would any loose herbal tea. So. QUICK & EASY PLUM WINE 5 lbs (2.25 kilos) of plums– I used little red wild plums, but any kind will work; 3 lbs (1.35 kilos) of sugar (I like to use raw sugar/ sucanat); 1 gallon of water; 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice; 1 packet cider yeast (ask at a local brew shop, or this one should work well); In terms of supplies, there are a few basic items you should have. You can often find these on craigslist, and SERVANTS' QUARTERS IN VICTORIAN TIMES: SIMPLE BUT LOVELY Servants’ Quarters in Victorian Times: Simple but Lovely. I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. More details here. After swooning over the Victorian kitchen at the Ickworth House, I walked down the basement corridor and found the servants’ quarters. These rooms were so sweet, beautiful and full of

charm.

HARVESTING PINE POLLEN- HOW & WHY Here are the nutritional properties of pine pollen: Contains 18 amino acids. Has numerous vitamins, including A, B1, B2, B6, B3, B9, Vitamins C, D (rare for plants!) E and Beta Carotene. Is full of minerals. Contains many powerful anti-oxidants. Has beneficial enzymes HAZELNUT PIE CRUST (GRAIN-FREE!) Using a food processor or pastry cutter, cut butter into the flour mixture until the size of large crumbs. Add the egg and pulse just until a dough begins to form. Take the dough out and form it into a ball, then flatten into a disk. Cover with parchment paper or plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes or more.

MAKING LILAC WINE

Add sugar, yeast nutrient, and lemon juice. Stir these in until they are dissolved, then sprinkle the yeast on top. Don’t stir the yeast in. Cover tightly with the lid, and let it ferment for 7 days. 4. Using a funnel, pour the liquid into your glass carboys and put the

airlock on

THE HEDONIST'S BREAKFAST, AND HOLLANDAISE SAUCE FOR ONE Last month, I decided it was time. I’ve come to terms with the fact that I’m probably not going to find a great breakfast here in Bury, so I am working on expanding the offerings at Mama’s Bistro.I took a look at a slew of recipes out there on the internet, and came up with a scheme for making any amount of Hollandaise sauce, without having to reference a recipe each time. A BELGIAN WEDDING CELEBRATION In Belgian tradition, there are different parts of the celebration, and the attendees might only be invited to certain parts. We were glad to attend the courthouse wedding, the reception, and then the dinner and party.We arrived at 7 p.m. for the reception. WHAT TO DO WITH SAGE (ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU HAVE TOO MUCH!) It turns out that sage is a fantastic herb to have too much of. It is one of the earliest known medicinal plants, and has so many uses. The name salvia which is derived from salvare, the latin word for healing is a great indicator of its history of medicinal use. 15 EDIBLE PLANTS TO FORAGE IN YOUR OWN BACK YARD Lesser Celandine. This plant is best eaten before it flowers, and should be cooked first because it contains protaonemonin, which is a toxic compound that is destroyed by heat. It was popular in the past for providing vitamin C to otherwise scurvy-prone people. Primrose. This plant wants to live!

SAVE YOUR LILACS!

Step 5. MAKE the Lilac Wine! If you would like to use your lilacs, but won’t be able to collect enough for wine-making, then you can save them for tea! Just hang bunches upside down to dry. Once completely dehydrated, pull of the petals and store in an air-tight jar or tin, and steep as you would any loose herbal tea. So. QUICK & EASY PLUM WINE 5 lbs (2.25 kilos) of plums– I used little red wild plums, but any kind will work; 3 lbs (1.35 kilos) of sugar (I like to use raw sugar/ sucanat); 1 gallon of water; 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice; 1 packet cider yeast (ask at a local brew shop, or this one should work well); In terms of supplies, there are a few basic items you should have. You can often find these on craigslist, and SERVANTS' QUARTERS IN VICTORIAN TIMES: SIMPLE BUT LOVELY Servants’ Quarters in Victorian Times: Simple but Lovely. I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. More details here. After swooning over the Victorian kitchen at the Ickworth House, I walked down the basement corridor and found the servants’ quarters. These rooms were so sweet, beautiful and full of

charm.

HARVESTING PINE POLLEN- HOW & WHY Here are the nutritional properties of pine pollen: Contains 18 amino acids. Has numerous vitamins, including A, B1, B2, B6, B3, B9, Vitamins C, D (rare for plants!) E and Beta Carotene. Is full of minerals. Contains many powerful anti-oxidants. Has beneficial enzymes HAZELNUT PIE CRUST (GRAIN-FREE!) Using a food processor or pastry cutter, cut butter into the flour mixture until the size of large crumbs. Add the egg and pulse just until a dough begins to form. Take the dough out and form it into a ball, then flatten into a disk. Cover with parchment paper or plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes or more.

MAKING LILAC WINE

Add sugar, yeast nutrient, and lemon juice. Stir these in until they are dissolved, then sprinkle the yeast on top. Don’t stir the yeast in. Cover tightly with the lid, and let it ferment for 7 days. 4. Using a funnel, pour the liquid into your glass carboys and put the

airlock on

THE HEDONIST'S BREAKFAST, AND HOLLANDAISE SAUCE FOR ONE Last month, I decided it was time. I’ve come to terms with the fact that I’m probably not going to find a great breakfast here in Bury, so I am working on expanding the offerings at Mama’s Bistro.I took a look at a slew of recipes out there on the internet, and came up with a scheme for making any amount of Hollandaise sauce, without having to reference a recipe each time. A BELGIAN WEDDING CELEBRATION In Belgian tradition, there are different parts of the celebration, and the attendees might only be invited to certain parts. We were glad to attend the courthouse wedding, the reception, and then the dinner and party.We arrived at 7 p.m. for the reception.

AND HERE WE ARE

My family and I are on a mission to taste and discover this beautiful world. As a family, we are California-born, but we have been expats for the last 10 years, having lived in Germany, England, and now Spain. We love to travel and to eat, and are always awaiting the next bite, the next adventure. 15 EDIBLE PLANTS TO FORAGE IN YOUR OWN BACK YARD Lesser Celandine. This plant is best eaten before it flowers, and should be cooked first because it contains protaonemonin, which is a toxic compound that is destroyed by heat. It was popular in the past for providing vitamin C to otherwise scurvy-prone people. Primrose. This plant wants to live! QUICK & EASY PLUM WINE 5 lbs (2.25 kilos) of plums– I used little red wild plums, but any kind will work; 3 lbs (1.35 kilos) of sugar (I like to use raw sugar/ sucanat); 1 gallon of water; 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice; 1 packet cider yeast (ask at a local brew shop, or this one should work well); In terms of supplies, there are a few basic items you should have. You can often find these on craigslist, and 10 TIPS FOR BETTER HOMEMADE CIDER A couple tips for maintaining aromas in your cider: 1) Ferment at a cool temperature. If you can keep your fermentation going at 55-65 F, it is more likely to ferment slowly and keep the aromas in tact. 2) Using a pectic enzyme helps the aromas to be released by the pulp and absorbed by the juice. (More on that below.)

SAVE YOUR LILACS!

Step 5. MAKE the Lilac Wine! If you would like to use your lilacs, but won’t be able to collect enough for wine-making, then you can save them for tea! Just hang bunches upside down to dry. Once completely dehydrated, pull of the petals and store in an air-tight jar or tin, and steep as you would any loose herbal tea. So. HOW TO MAKE RHUBARB SODA (IT'S NATURALLY PROBIOTIC!) We enjoyed our Rhubarb Soda this weekend– it was nice and sunny, and we did a lot of work outside. It is rosy, tart and so refreshing– and not to mention the pleasures of drinking something pink.. Plus, there is something really exciting about making your own intense carbonation, naturally. HOW TO MAKE RHUBARB WINE 1.5 kg (3.5 lb) rhubarb; 1.3 kg (just under 3 lb) sugar– we like to use organic sugar or sucanat; 250 ml (8 oz) white grape juice concentrate; 1 sachet general purpose white wine yeast; 1 tsp yeast nutrient; In terms of supplies, there are a few basic items you should have. You can often find these on craigslist, and definitely at a brewing supply store, or you can order them on amazon (the 30 CLASSY GIFTS FOR GENTLEMEN Juniper Ridge Campfire Incense. Edward Jagger Sandalwood Shaving Soap (Seriously ladies, this smells amazing.) Shoe Shine Kit. Leather Dopp Kit. Merkur Safety Razor. Juniper Ridge Soap. Leatherbound Journal. "HOW I GO TO THE WOODS" BY MARY OLIVER praying, as you no doubt have yours. Besides, when I am alone I can become invisible. I can sit. on the top of a dune as motionless as an uprise of weeds, until the foxes run by unconcerned. I can hear the almost. unhearable sound of the roses singing. If you have ever gone to the woods with me, I must love. you very much.”. FRESH FIG ICE CREAM MADE WITH COCONUT MILK, HONEY AND Combine coconut milk, figs, and honey in blender, and blend until smooth. Taste the batter and see if it’s sweet enough, and adjust if needed. You want it a little sweeter than you like, since the sweetness doesn’t come through as much once frozen. Add

AND HERE WE ARE

My family and I are on a mission to taste and discover this beautiful world. As a family, we are California-born, but we have been expats for the last 10 years, having lived in Germany, England, and now Spain. We love to travel and to eat, and are always awaiting the next bite, the next adventure. 15 EDIBLE PLANTS TO FORAGE IN YOUR OWN BACK YARD Lesser Celandine. This plant is best eaten before it flowers, and should be cooked first because it contains protaonemonin, which is a toxic compound that is destroyed by heat. It was popular in the past for providing vitamin C to otherwise scurvy-prone people. Primrose. This plant wants to live! WHAT TO DO WITH SAGE (ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU HAVE TOO MUCH!) It turns out that sage is a fantastic herb to have too much of. It is one of the earliest known medicinal plants, and has so many uses. The name salvia which is derived from salvare, the latin word for healing is a great indicator of its history of medicinal use. HARVESTING PINE POLLEN- HOW & WHY Here are the nutritional properties of pine pollen: Contains 18 amino acids. Has numerous vitamins, including A, B1, B2, B6, B3, B9, Vitamins C, D (rare for plants!) E and Beta Carotene. Is full of minerals. Contains many powerful anti-oxidants. Has beneficial enzymes QUICK & EASY PLUM WINE 5 lbs (2.25 kilos) of plums– I used little red wild plums, but any kind will work; 3 lbs (1.35 kilos) of sugar (I like to use raw sugar/ sucanat); 1 gallon of water; 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice; 1 packet cider yeast (ask at a local brew shop, or this one should work well); In terms of supplies, there are a few basic items you should have. You can often find these on craigslist, and HOW TO MAKE RHUBARB WINE 1.5 kg (3.5 lb) rhubarb; 1.3 kg (just under 3 lb) sugar– we like to use organic sugar or sucanat; 250 ml (8 oz) white grape juice concentrate; 1 sachet general purpose white wine yeast; 1 tsp yeast nutrient; In terms of supplies, there are a few basic items you should have. You can often find these on craigslist, and definitely at a brewing supply store, or you can order them on amazon (the HAZELNUT PIE CRUST (GRAIN-FREE!) Using a food processor or pastry cutter, cut butter into the flour mixture until the size of large crumbs. Add the egg and pulse just until a dough begins to form. Take the dough out and form it into a ball, then flatten into a disk. Cover with parchment paper or plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes or more.

MAKING LILAC WINE

Add sugar, yeast nutrient, and lemon juice. Stir these in until they are dissolved, then sprinkle the yeast on top. Don’t stir the yeast in. Cover tightly with the lid, and let it ferment for 7 days. 4. Using a funnel, pour the liquid into your glass carboys and put the

airlock on

THE HEDONIST'S BREAKFAST, AND HOLLANDAISE SAUCE FOR ONEEASY HOLLANDAISE SAUCE FOR ONEHOLLANDAISE SAUCE FOR 2EASY HOLLANDAISE SAUCE FOR TWOHOLLANDAISE SAUCE FOR ONE PERSONEASY TANGY HOLLANDAISE SAUCESINGLE SERVING HOLLANDAISE SAUCE Last month, I decided it was time. I’ve come to terms with the fact that I’m probably not going to find a great breakfast here in Bury, so I am working on expanding the offerings at Mama’s Bistro.I took a look at a slew of recipes out there on the internet, and came up with a scheme for making any amount of Hollandaise sauce, without having to reference a recipe each time. HOW TO MAKE HARD CIDER FROM WHOLE APPLES, WITHOUT A PRESS This will kill all of the natural yeast, and once it is cooled you can add a commercial yeast when you add the sugar, and skip step # 6. To use commercial yeast in raw cider — buy some campden tablets and crumble one per gallon, and add to cider. Wait 48 hours before adding commercial yeast and sugar. Skip step #6.

AND HERE WE ARE

My family and I are on a mission to taste and discover this beautiful world. As a family, we are California-born, but we have been expats for the last 10 years, having lived in Germany, England, and now Spain. We love to travel and to eat, and are always awaiting the next bite, the next adventure. 15 EDIBLE PLANTS TO FORAGE IN YOUR OWN BACK YARD Lesser Celandine. This plant is best eaten before it flowers, and should be cooked first because it contains protaonemonin, which is a toxic compound that is destroyed by heat. It was popular in the past for providing vitamin C to otherwise scurvy-prone people. Primrose. This plant wants to live! WHAT TO DO WITH SAGE (ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU HAVE TOO MUCH!) It turns out that sage is a fantastic herb to have too much of. It is one of the earliest known medicinal plants, and has so many uses. The name salvia which is derived from salvare, the latin word for healing is a great indicator of its history of medicinal use. HARVESTING PINE POLLEN- HOW & WHY Here are the nutritional properties of pine pollen: Contains 18 amino acids. Has numerous vitamins, including A, B1, B2, B6, B3, B9, Vitamins C, D (rare for plants!) E and Beta Carotene. Is full of minerals. Contains many powerful anti-oxidants. Has beneficial enzymes QUICK & EASY PLUM WINE 5 lbs (2.25 kilos) of plums– I used little red wild plums, but any kind will work; 3 lbs (1.35 kilos) of sugar (I like to use raw sugar/ sucanat); 1 gallon of water; 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice; 1 packet cider yeast (ask at a local brew shop, or this one should work well); In terms of supplies, there are a few basic items you should have. You can often find these on craigslist, and HOW TO MAKE RHUBARB WINE 1.5 kg (3.5 lb) rhubarb; 1.3 kg (just under 3 lb) sugar– we like to use organic sugar or sucanat; 250 ml (8 oz) white grape juice concentrate; 1 sachet general purpose white wine yeast; 1 tsp yeast nutrient; In terms of supplies, there are a few basic items you should have. You can often find these on craigslist, and definitely at a brewing supply store, or you can order them on amazon (the HAZELNUT PIE CRUST (GRAIN-FREE!) Using a food processor or pastry cutter, cut butter into the flour mixture until the size of large crumbs. Add the egg and pulse just until a dough begins to form. Take the dough out and form it into a ball, then flatten into a disk. Cover with parchment paper or plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes or more.

MAKING LILAC WINE

Add sugar, yeast nutrient, and lemon juice. Stir these in until they are dissolved, then sprinkle the yeast on top. Don’t stir the yeast in. Cover tightly with the lid, and let it ferment for 7 days. 4. Using a funnel, pour the liquid into your glass carboys and put the

airlock on

THE HEDONIST'S BREAKFAST, AND HOLLANDAISE SAUCE FOR ONEEASY HOLLANDAISE SAUCE FOR ONEHOLLANDAISE SAUCE FOR 2EASY HOLLANDAISE SAUCE FOR TWOHOLLANDAISE SAUCE FOR ONE PERSONEASY TANGY HOLLANDAISE SAUCESINGLE SERVING HOLLANDAISE SAUCE Last month, I decided it was time. I’ve come to terms with the fact that I’m probably not going to find a great breakfast here in Bury, so I am working on expanding the offerings at Mama’s Bistro.I took a look at a slew of recipes out there on the internet, and came up with a scheme for making any amount of Hollandaise sauce, without having to reference a recipe each time. HOW TO MAKE HARD CIDER FROM WHOLE APPLES, WITHOUT A PRESS This will kill all of the natural yeast, and once it is cooled you can add a commercial yeast when you add the sugar, and skip step # 6. To use commercial yeast in raw cider — buy some campden tablets and crumble one per gallon, and add to cider. Wait 48 hours before adding commercial yeast and sugar. Skip step #6. 15 EDIBLE PLANTS TO FORAGE IN YOUR OWN BACK YARD Lesser Celandine. This plant is best eaten before it flowers, and should be cooked first because it contains protaonemonin, which is a toxic compound that is destroyed by heat. It was popular in the past for providing vitamin C to otherwise scurvy-prone people. Primrose. This plant wants to live! 10 WAYS TO GET YOURSELF OUT OF A FUNK Meditation is an excellent mind-body exercise to help you release stress and restore internal balance. Here’s a my simple meditation technique for beginners. 7. Give in to it, for a time. Make an appointment with yourself to be in your funk, and to explore those

feelings.

SAVE YOUR LILACS!

Step 5. MAKE the Lilac Wine! If you would like to use your lilacs, but won’t be able to collect enough for wine-making, then you can save them for tea! Just hang bunches upside down to dry. Once completely dehydrated, pull of the petals and store in an air-tight jar or tin, and steep as you would any loose herbal tea. So. SERVANTS' QUARTERS IN VICTORIAN TIMES: SIMPLE BUT LOVELY Servants’ Quarters in Victorian Times: Simple but Lovely. I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. More details here. After swooning over the Victorian kitchen at the Ickworth House, I walked down the basement corridor and found the servants’ quarters. These rooms were so sweet, beautiful and full of

charm.

WHAT TO DO WITH ELDERBERRIES Elderberries are full of antioxidants (carotenoids and flavonoids,) as well as rutin, and vitamins A, B and C. Elderberries have traditionally been used in the following ways: to lower cholesterol. to improve vision. to boost the immune system. to improve heart health. for coughs, colds, and flu. for bacterial and viral infections

like tonsillitis.

HOW TO PREPARE FRESH SARDINES Chop up the chiles into small pieces, removing the seeds if you don’t want it too hot. Add the chiles to the bowl, as well as the olive oil, parsley, garlic, shallot, and 1 / 2 teaspoon salt. Whisk it all together with a fork, and set it aside. Season the sardines with a little salt and drizzle with a bit of olive oil. A BELGIAN WEDDING CELEBRATION In Belgian tradition, there are different parts of the celebration, and the attendees might only be invited to certain parts. We were glad to attend the courthouse wedding, the reception, and then the dinner and party.We arrived at 7 p.m. for the reception. THE ALMOND DUTCH BABY (GRAIN-FREE)- A COMFORTING Preheat oven to 400º F. In a small oven-proof skillet over low heat, melt the butter or coconut oil. Combine the eggs and all of the rest of the ingredients in a bowl, and whisk together until combined. When your butter/ oil is bubbling a bit in the pan, pour in the batter. Cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, to cook the bottom portion of "HOW I GO TO THE WOODS" BY MARY OLIVER praying, as you no doubt have yours. Besides, when I am alone I can become invisible. I can sit. on the top of a dune as motionless as an uprise of weeds, until the foxes run by unconcerned. I can hear the almost. unhearable sound of the roses singing. If you have ever gone to the woods with me, I must love. you very much.”. LESSONS FROM MY BUTCHER: BREAKING DOWN A HIND QUARTER OF Today, I’d like to take you through a tutorial on breaking down a hind quarter of beef! We’ll do this in two or three parts. Over a year ago, I had the chance to have an afternoon of butchery lessons from my local butcher-friend, David.

AND HERE WE ARE

I'm Ariana My family and I are on a mission to taste and discover this beautiful world. As a family, we are California-born, but we have been expats for the last 10 years, having lived in WHAT TO DO WITH SAGE (ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU HAVE TOO MUCH!) It turns out that sage is a fantastic herb to have too much of. It is one of the earliest known medicinal plants, and has so many uses. The name salvia which is derived from salvare, the latin word for healing is a great indicator of its history of medicinal use. HARVESTING PINE POLLEN- HOW & WHY I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. More details here. We spent Saturday afternoon harvesting pine pollen. I know, you’re probably wondering why we would do that! The idea had never crossed my mind, until a recent email conversation with a reader in Oregon. We were talking about wild HAZELNUT PIE CRUST (GRAIN-FREE!) Something very good happened in my kitchen this week, and I thought you should know about it. I made a grain-free hazelnut pie crust. And this pie crust was perfect: light, buttery, golden, crispy, and delicious. Let me back up for just a minute, though.

MAKING LILAC WINE

I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. More details here. Let’s make some Lilac Wine. I am not completely done with the process, but it’s going well and I’m confident enough to share what I’ve done. I roughly followed the instructions from here. Start now by saving your lilacs. QUICK & EASY PLUM WINE 5 lbs (2.25 kilos) of plums– I used little red wild plums, but any kind will work; 3 lbs (1.35 kilos) of sugar (I like to use raw sugar/ sucanat); 1 gallon of water; 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice; 1 packet cider yeast (ask at a local brew shop, or this one should work well); In terms of supplies, there are a few basic items you should have. You can often find these on craigslist, and 15 EDIBLE PLANTS TO FORAGE IN YOUR OWN BACK YARD That sounds really nice, Joanna. I think it was you that told me about ground elder– probably the most prevalent plant in my garden! I read a post from a guy who said that he enjoyed it so much that he did actually eradicate it from his garden, and has to plant a patch. HOW TO MAKE RHUBARB WINE 1.5 kg (3.5 lb) rhubarb; 1.3 kg (just under 3 lb) sugar– we like to use organic sugar or sucanat; 250 ml (8 oz) white grape juice concentrate; 1 sachet general purpose white wine yeast; 1 tsp yeast nutrient; In terms of supplies, there are a few basic items you should have. You can often find these on craigslist, and definitely at a brewing supply store, or you can order them on amazon (the THE HEDONIST'S BREAKFAST, AND HOLLANDAISE SAUCE FOR ONEEASY HOLLANDAISE SAUCE FOR ONEHOLLANDAISE SAUCE FOR 2EASY HOLLANDAISE SAUCE FOR TWOHOLLANDAISE SAUCE FOR ONE PERSONEASY TANGY HOLLANDAISE SAUCESINGLE SERVING HOLLANDAISE SAUCE Last month, I decided it was time. I’ve come to terms with the fact that I’m probably not going to find a great breakfast here in Bury, so I am working on expanding the offerings at Mama’s Bistro.I took a look at a slew of recipes out there on the internet, and came up with a scheme for making any amount of Hollandaise sauce, without having to reference a recipe each time. HOW TO MAKE HARD CIDER FROM WHOLE APPLES, WITHOUT A PRESS You don’t need an apple press or lots of fancy equipment to make a delicious hard apple cider from whole apples! Here’s the process I have used in my kitchen for many batches of good cider.

AND HERE WE ARE

I'm Ariana My family and I are on a mission to taste and discover this beautiful world. As a family, we are California-born, but we have been expats for the last 10 years, having lived in WHAT TO DO WITH SAGE (ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU HAVE TOO MUCH!) It turns out that sage is a fantastic herb to have too much of. It is one of the earliest known medicinal plants, and has so many uses. The name salvia which is derived from salvare, the latin word for healing is a great indicator of its history of medicinal use. HARVESTING PINE POLLEN- HOW & WHY I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. More details here. We spent Saturday afternoon harvesting pine pollen. I know, you’re probably wondering why we would do that! The idea had never crossed my mind, until a recent email conversation with a reader in Oregon. We were talking about wild HAZELNUT PIE CRUST (GRAIN-FREE!) Something very good happened in my kitchen this week, and I thought you should know about it. I made a grain-free hazelnut pie crust. And this pie crust was perfect: light, buttery, golden, crispy, and delicious. Let me back up for just a minute, though.

MAKING LILAC WINE

I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. More details here. Let’s make some Lilac Wine. I am not completely done with the process, but it’s going well and I’m confident enough to share what I’ve done. I roughly followed the instructions from here. Start now by saving your lilacs. QUICK & EASY PLUM WINE 5 lbs (2.25 kilos) of plums– I used little red wild plums, but any kind will work; 3 lbs (1.35 kilos) of sugar (I like to use raw sugar/ sucanat); 1 gallon of water; 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice; 1 packet cider yeast (ask at a local brew shop, or this one should work well); In terms of supplies, there are a few basic items you should have. You can often find these on craigslist, and 15 EDIBLE PLANTS TO FORAGE IN YOUR OWN BACK YARD That sounds really nice, Joanna. I think it was you that told me about ground elder– probably the most prevalent plant in my garden! I read a post from a guy who said that he enjoyed it so much that he did actually eradicate it from his garden, and has to plant a patch. HOW TO MAKE RHUBARB WINE 1.5 kg (3.5 lb) rhubarb; 1.3 kg (just under 3 lb) sugar– we like to use organic sugar or sucanat; 250 ml (8 oz) white grape juice concentrate; 1 sachet general purpose white wine yeast; 1 tsp yeast nutrient; In terms of supplies, there are a few basic items you should have. You can often find these on craigslist, and definitely at a brewing supply store, or you can order them on amazon (the THE HEDONIST'S BREAKFAST, AND HOLLANDAISE SAUCE FOR ONEEASY HOLLANDAISE SAUCE FOR ONEHOLLANDAISE SAUCE FOR 2EASY HOLLANDAISE SAUCE FOR TWOHOLLANDAISE SAUCE FOR ONE PERSONEASY TANGY HOLLANDAISE SAUCESINGLE SERVING HOLLANDAISE SAUCE Last month, I decided it was time. I’ve come to terms with the fact that I’m probably not going to find a great breakfast here in Bury, so I am working on expanding the offerings at Mama’s Bistro.I took a look at a slew of recipes out there on the internet, and came up with a scheme for making any amount of Hollandaise sauce, without having to reference a recipe each time. HOW TO MAKE HARD CIDER FROM WHOLE APPLES, WITHOUT A PRESS You don’t need an apple press or lots of fancy equipment to make a delicious hard apple cider from whole apples! Here’s the process I have used in my kitchen for many batches of good cider. 15 EDIBLE PLANTS TO FORAGE IN YOUR OWN BACK YARD That sounds really nice, Joanna. I think it was you that told me about ground elder– probably the most prevalent plant in my garden! I read a post from a guy who said that he enjoyed it so much that he did actually eradicate it from his garden, and has to plant a patch. HOW TO PREPARE FRESH SARDINES What to Do: Prepare a medium-hot grill fire. We used all wood (amazing flavor) so we let the fire burn down completely to hot embers. Cut 2 of the lemons into 1 / 4-inch slices and slice the other in half.; Char the lemons by grilling the slices and halves until they have nice grill marks, 2 to 3 minutes per side for the slices and 3 minutes total for the halves.

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I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. More details here. Hi Everyone! This is a really quick heads-up post. Lilac season is in full bloom (at least where I am) right now, and we have a lot of them in our garden. I plan to make Lilac Wine

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SERVANTS' QUARTERS IN VICTORIAN TIMES: SIMPLE BUT LOVELY I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. More details here. After swooning over the Victorian kitchen at the Ickworth House, I walked down the basement corridor and found the servants’ quarters. These rooms were so sweet, beautiful and full of charm. Here is a little parlor. I love the THE ALMOND DUTCH BABY (GRAIN-FREE)- A COMFORTING I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. More details here. Sometimes we want protein for breakfast, but need a break from all of the savory preparations and the monotony of scrambled eggs. The Almond Dutch Baby is WHAT TO DO WITH ELDERBERRIES This seems to be the year of Elderberry Madness– we have a huge crop over here, and so many people are becoming more attuned to their environments, finding their local elderberries, and wanting to use

them.

30 CLASSY GIFTS FOR GENTLEMEN So, I’m not going to lie– I love Christmas shopping! Even though I’m a minimalist at heart, thinking of gifts for people I love is really one of my favorite things in the world. A BELGIAN WEDDING CELEBRATION In Belgian tradition, there are different parts of the celebration, and the attendees might only be invited to certain parts. We were glad to attend the courthouse wedding, the reception, and then the dinner and party.We arrived at 7 p.m. for the reception. "HOW I GO TO THE WOODS" BY MARY OLIVER I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. More details here. Today, I just want to share a poem I love, and some photos to go with it. I love Mary Oliver’s poetry, and feel that she expresses so much of what I feel and think about the world.

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