The safety of cooking in a microwave has been a debate that’s gone on for as long as I can remember. Some claim there is absolutely no danger, as long as the seals are all intact, others claim Read More …
Author: Ken
I Never Knew That! -Sweetgum Balls
I Never Knew! You know, the super magical thing about the internet is that it can make you the bearer of almost instant knowledge on just about anything. This comes in handy when you hang out with kids. The ‘aha, Read More …
The Easiest Tomato Sauce You Will Ever Make
Do you have end-of-the-season tomatoes languishing on the counter like I do? This is the perfect way to use them up, and save them from going into the compost. The method also works well during the summer when you Read More …
A Tale of Two Consumers: Halloween Fright…or Delight?
Both of the consumers in this little tale are me. It struck me, as I drove home Sunday evening with the smell of very ripe apples permeating the van and my youngest son singing softly in the backseat, Read More …
Simple Steps for Saving Tomato Seeds
This is really so simple. I’ve included pictures for each step of the way, but don’t be intimidated; it takes so little effort! If you have heirloom tomatoes, and you want to keep growing them year after year without Read More …
You Can Can. But Why Bother?
Canning was all the rage, and in fact necessary for most people, in the not too-distant past. I found this 1940s-era photo in a local photo history book; I really love body language shown by the girl 2nd from right Read More …
Misgivings About How a Weed Killer Affects the Soil
Here’s another reason to put an end glyphosate; it could be damaging the soil itself. Source: New York Times Misgivings About How a Weed Killer Affects the Soil David Eggen for The New York Times Jon Kiel, left, and Verlyn Read More …
10 Ways to Re-use Coffee Grounds
Found this awesome post from the folks over at rethinksimple.com. Great ideas! How do you start your day? If you are like most adults it’s with a ‘Cup of Joe’. About 83 percent of adults drink coffee in the U.S., Read More …
Wendell Berry: Poet and Prophet
Showing the Love for our Puny Potatoes
Check it out! We harvested our potatoes! Craig saw the above picture before he saw the actual potatoes. When he saw them in person, he started laughing. “Wow, those are some tiny potatoes. In the pictures they looked bigger, like…real potatoes.” Read More …