Nov 1, 2018 | Cooking from scratch, Fall Time, Life
Cardamom – The Queen of Spices 8oz oz of milk of choice 1 cinnamon stick 3 cardamom pods or 1/4 tsp ground cardamom 2 TBls unsweetened Cocoa 1 tsp vanilla 1 Tbls maple syrup or honey 1 tsp coconut oil Pinch of ginger – optional In a small...
Dec 5, 2017 | Cooking from scratch, Fall Time, Farming, Food for Thought
[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Headline_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] As I ponder what to create for a menu for the upcoming week in the cafe, I can’t help but realize that no matter how I serve certain foods, there is no convincing one...
Oct 12, 2017 | Fall Time, Farming, Food for Thought, Gardening
WELCOME FALL FLOWER HARVEST The fall harvest is slowly winding down, root crops have been stored, pumpkins are picked, and the weeds have finally stopped growing. While sharing space in the greenhouse with our swarms of bees, I worked on gathering some last minute...
Oct 10, 2017 | Fall Time, Food for Thought, Gardening
What can you do with a fall grape harvest? The possibilites are endless! Grapes are amazing! And the ways one can consume grapes are endless. From fresh fruit and juice to jam and jelly, bitters, wine and nutritive juice. The portability, texture, flavor, and variety...
Oct 7, 2017 | Fall Time, Fiber Studio, Homesteading Skills, Special Events
1 Tri-Loom Weaving Jaida will be teaching a Tri-Loom Weaving class Saturday, October 14 and Sunday, October 15 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. In this fun interactive class, students will learn the many versatile uses of pin looms and master the simple technique of...
Nov 25, 2016 | Cooking from scratch, Fall Time, Food for Thought, Uncategorized
With it being Thanksgiving, I thought it only appropriate to share stories of food, family and cooking in this months blog. My cooking style is one I adopted from growing up in a kitchen where three full meals were prepared daily by my mother. Meals sufficient for...