I love baking and making a mess in the kitchen. The children and I love baking lots of these Christmas shortbread with five variations to have on hand for the holidays! During the summer we are busy and spend nearly every waking moment outside so don’t do anything time consuming or elaborate in the kitchen. …
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Hand-dipped Beeswax Candles
As the evenings get dark earlier and the days are more often gloomy and grey I find myself lighting candles more often. I love the way the cheery glow of a candle brightens up a room on a cloudy day. My favorite type of candles to burn are beeswax tapers. I buy big ones from …
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How to Make Elderberry Syrup
Autumn is the perfect time to make a quick batch of elderberry syrup. The elderberries in the fields and hedges are all ripe and abundant and you will have the healthy syrup for the cold winter months ahead. Elderberries have become known for it’s many health benefits, including boosting your immune system! I like to …
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Five Cozy Reads for Autumn
When the weather begins to turn cooler and the days grow slowly shorter and darker I get an irrisistible urge to curl up with a cup of tea and a good book. Certain books are just extra cozy and feel perfect for fall. You will not find anything to deep or heavy on this list. …
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How to Make Delicious Garden Herb Salt
Join me in the summer garden and kitchen as I make an aromatic herb salt! This is my favorite way to preserve the abundance of summer herbs in my garden! The aroma and flavor stay so fresh. This herb salt can be used in any recipe! I sprinkle it on eggs cooked any way, on …
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Elderflower Cordial
Summer has arrived here in the pacific northwest. And with it comes sunshine, blossoms, and foraging. With the warmer weather we begin to crave refreshing summer drinks like this Elderflower Cordial. This is one of my favorite times of year when plants are abundant. There are hidden gems everywhere; plantain along the edges of garden …
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