Foraging and Cooking with Wild Chives
Wild Chives are popping up all over the place this time of year. I’m picking them on walks, finding them in my yard, and throwing them on top of stews and in baked goods. If you haven’t had the chance to yet, this is your spring to forage and cook with wild chives! These culinary…
Foraging Wild Violets for The Cottage Apothecary
Wild Violets are a widely available spring perennial that grows in sunny fields, patches of backyard woods, and along neighborhood sidewalks. These lovely and delicate flowers can be used in a variety of culinary and medicinal recipes and have been for many centuries. I love to spot them in the underbrush on a mountain hike…
Simple and Traditional Labneh Recipe from my Sittie’s Kitchen
Labneh is a traditional soft cheese made from strained, whole-milk yogurt in many Middle Eastern cuisines. It is thick, tangy, salty, and a perfect foundation for dips made with herbs, spices, garlic, or lemon. When I was a child, I loved visiting the local Middle Eastern grocery store with my father to buy pita, bulk…
The British Berkefeld Gravity Fed Water Filter: an “Unfiltered” Review
Should you buy a British Berkefeld gravity fed water filter? I lay out all the pros and cons from my experience.
Feeding Sourdough Starter; Tips, Tricks, Schedules + More
After getting married this past summer, I didn’t feel as though I had officially moved in with my husband until I brought over my sourdough starter. This little crock of flour and water can quickly make a house feel like a home as it displays the work of attentive hands. It exemplifies patience, planning, dedication,…
What are the Benefits of Joining a CSA?
Joining a CSA is a great way to source local seasonal produce while skipping the global supply chain and supporting farms in your community.
Homesteading for Beginners|Small Ways to Become More Self-Reliant
You don’t need a big farm or house to embrace homesteading as a beginner. Here are a few ways you can take small steps to become more self-reliant.
Raw Milk Kefir: Everything You Need to Know
Raw Milk Kefir is one of the easiest beginner ferments to add more beneficial yeast and bacteria to your diet. Learn how with this simple recipe and FAQ!