It is the end of the season. The garden now buried under a blanket of fall leaves. There is little left to harvest, just some straggly zinnias, the last gasp of peppers, the perennial herbs, and green tomatoes. With news of the first hard frost approaching, it was time to clean the plots. I had collected some tomatoes but not enough to do anything with until I received a call from my neighbor offering me their green tomatoes and the…
I was raised in the Moravian town of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, one of America’s most beautiful and unique colonial settlements. Immensely proud of my hometown, I thought I would share its religious and historic origins. Let’s…
this post contains affiliate links We have been keeping chickens for over a year now. They are a fun pet, especially for the children. We currently have six in our backyard coop. We use…
Now that the days are turning cold, there is nothing more rewarding than fresh baked bread warm from the oven. Making your own baked goods is immensely satisfying. It does not require a lot…