V Likes to Party
{but only on the 5th of November} Shane and I have awesome traditions. One of my favorites is our absolute need to watch V for Vendetta every year on November 5. If you’ve not yet seen the film (and I …
Tag: freezing vegetables
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 …
Week 19 CSA
This week’s CSA pick-up! Starring…carrots, green beans, potatoes, broccoli, and a pumpkin! The carrots were prepped for freezer storage! I love adding carrots to winter stir-fry dishes and soups.First, I peeled and washed the carrots. Then, I popped them into …
Jammin’ Sunday
Oh, bellas, I’ve become obsessed with freezer jam. It’s so easy, so gratifying, and makes me feel so very accomplished!Remember my first raspberry freezer jam session? I tried a raspberry/blackberry combination this time. It looks divine. Both the blackberries and …
CSA Week 12
Week 12 pick-up from the Colchester Farm CSA! And the stars are…eggplant, watermelon, mixed greens, tomatillos, cucumbers, and carrots! I already decided that the eggplant and carrots will be frozen for the winter. I feel like a squirrel, saving some …
Saving Summer
I love summer. I love fall more, but I love summer food. At the peak of summer, in July and August, there is so much fresh, local produce. Have you visited the Farmer’s Market lately? Check out Local Harvest for …