We're in storm-n-outage season now, and I don't have a single candle in the house. What's a girl to do? 1. Open a bottle of wine with some friends and whack the cork in half longways. (If you're alone--freeze the extra wine. Booze and burning...

Berry-Lemon Pudding Cake

Overheard during The Dessert Phase of Thanksgiving dinner: "Mmmmm." "I thought your favorite pie was cherry pie!" "Not since I tried this apple pie!" Guess that recipe needs to make it onto the ol' blog, then: Little House Apple Pie 1 recipe...

You are invited to browse the choice offerings at The Homesteading Carnival. Our post, Hand Hemstitched Linen Handkerchiefs is among them, and you will also find recipes, how-to's and slices of the homesteading life. All Things Eco is another...

Weed suppression and moisture retention for a bed of fall greens sounded good so a newspaper weed blanket came to mind. To plant: Radicchio, Red Surprise; Kale, Red Russian; Pak Choi, Toy Choi Hybrid; and Turnip Greens, Seven Top. After raking the...