Really Wild Salads
There is something inexplicably fun about foraging for wild food. Finding herbs and edible greens in nature and free for the taking seems almost magical in a time when everything is packaged and sold. Edible
Family Adventures
May is a wonderful time of year when spring slowly yields to the warm breezes of summer. It's a month full of anticipation for the coming holidays. Here are some family fun ideas to
Duck Eggs
In most cities, homeowners are allowed to keep ducks and chickens in their backyard. They are a wonderful way to reconnect with our food ecosystem and, when we can influence where our food comes
Electric Biking
Electric bike technology has come along way in just a few years. Today, e-bikes have a range of 20 km or more on a single charge. With good distance and relatively high speeds, they can
All About Olive Oil
For centuries, olive oil has been produced by pressing green or ripe olives to extract the delicious and fragrant oils. It has been used since ancient times for cooking, oil lamps, skin treatments, and
Frugal Resolutions
The word frugal is derived from the Latin frugalis, which means value and virtue in thrift. A frugal mindset helps us decide how, when, and why to spend or save our money. Practicing frugality doesn't
A Quiet New Years
The basic elements of New Year's Eve at home are some festive lights, wonderful food and drink, and a stellar movie playlist. Set the stage with a few candles and fanciful light strings to brighten
Homemade Snow Globes
Every holiday season, the snow globe makes its appearance on windowsills and study desks. Inside are magical dioramas with miniature villages or people in landscapes. It's fun to give them a shake and image
Host a Coffee Tasting
Coffee is a taste experience similar to wine appreciation. In fact, many of the techniques are the same and coffee connoisseurs are referred to as sommeliers. Hosting a coffee tasting for friends or co-workers is
Log Homes
Log homes have a special appeal and an aesthetic that invites occupants to reconnect with nature. Living in a log home is something akin to 'art as an experience'. Log construction has evolved, from being