Seed Starting
After planting some early birds at the homestead this past week, I also started some seeds indoors! Feeling thrifty, I repurposed some of our egg cartons to start the seeds. I used some of this “Seed Starting” which is a …
Author: fitwithaundra
Creating a Vermiculture
BIG announcement from the little house on Pine: We have worms (that we actually want)! Yes. Worms. Red Wigglers. They’re our new best friends. We purchased and built a new home for them. It’s pretty rad. It’s called a …
A Knitting Party
Last Friday, I attended a knitting party! (Or, “Knit and Giggle” would be more appropriate) I worked on scarf #2 and practiced “seed stitch” with one of the new balls of yarn I bought last week. I actually finished my …
Gentlemen, Start Your Gardens
Oh yes. The time has come (the Walrus said…) Spring garden planting! After spending the past couple of months planning, dreaming, and purchasing seeds, I was ready to stretch those garden legs, take advantage of a beautiful pre-spring day, and …
Daylight Savings Space
* Shane here, guest bloggin’ about a new project! When the Little House on Pine was built in 1955, it boasted 1300 square feet
Breakfast of Champions
As I’ve mentioned before, breakfast is my favorite meal. Especially Sunday breakfast; I can take my time, no rush to be anywhere, it’s just me, yummy ingredients, my stove/blender/kitchen and sunshine (hopefully!). I’ve made this before. Grilled banana sandwich. Only …
Chickpea Stew
You heard me. This is one of my favorite winter dishes. Or spring, or fall…it works anytime! The best part? You can substitute the vegetables for whatever is in season! Chickpea Stew featuring carrots, yellow zucchini, raw cheese, onions, and …
Lunchtime Forager
Today during lunch, I was a girl on a mission. Despite the seasonal showers of the day (which really weren’t too bad!) I ventured downtown in search of food. Not just any food; local food! My first stop: Against the …
Homemade Broccoli Quiche
I love a good quiche. After yesterday’s scrumptious cake, something a little more nutritious is calling my name! Enter homemade broccoli quiche. Quiche, you melt my soul! All of that cheesy, broccoli, egg goodness. And don’t forget that fantastic, flaky, …