I am getting antsy and need to turn it up in the kitchen. I do not like the feeling of eating the same old same old. So, I discovered these 30+ veggie side dish recipes that should inspire you in the kitchen. They did me! These vegetable dishes pack a big flavor, but are super easy to get on the table. Most of these recipes…
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It is hard to believe that over a year ago I let you all know I had left city living and bought a farm. And what a year it has been. I realized it was about time to give you an update on what is happening here at Sugar Water Manor and my life on a farm. I do warn you this may be long, boring…
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I LOVE cookbooks. They are one of my greatest joys in life! To have a book someone has spent hours testing and perfecting to make our lives filled with more goodness in the kitchen is my heaven. You’ve probably heard me say this before, but when I get a new cookbook, I sit down and read it like a novel. I look at every recipe,…
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Wow, it is June and I am just getting around to putting all my Fabulous Finds together. I am so excited about these finds, because they are a true array of products. But, I had to wait until I read, ate, and whatnot with them all before I could share and give you my full report. June has been all about learning, expanding my knowledge…
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Summertime is here and that means there is so much wonderful fresh produce available! But, what do you do with all the abundance? Did you know you could pickle just about anything? Pickling is a great way to preserve your garden’s bounty all year long. There’s no need to be nervous if you’ve never pickled before. In fact, it’s pretty easy and most will say…
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Are you any good at self-care? I am simply awful. I truly think that hanging out at the barn cleaning a stall is taking time for me. But guess what? It is not! You have probably heard tons of different self-care ideas throughout the years. However, it has never been as important to take note of them as it is now. With anxiety and uncertainly…
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Summer is upon us! And after spending the day in the garden or at the beach, the last thing you feel like doing is cooking a big meal. Right? You want quick, simple, and light, so you can get back outside and back to enjoying summer activities. No time or inclination to be in the kitchen cooking over a hot stove. What you need are…
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When the weather gets warm, who feels like heating up the house with the oven? That’s why I love to make delicious simple salad recipes that are fresh and hearty. If you have a garden or are thinking about planting a one, be sure to include different types of lettuces, tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes and more to make enjoying salads a breeze! Pair your salad with…
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With a little more time at home these days, I’ve found myself reading more. While I know some of you are learning Italian and focusing on making that picture perfect sour dough loaf, I’ve fallen in love with characters from Milwaukee to Seattle. I’ve spent time in the 50’s and relived the 90’s. I have been able to forget our current situation for hours at…
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I bet there are a lot of us out there who are going through travel withdrawals. It’s hard when you’re used to jetting or sailing off to amazing locations to now find yourselves locked in the house or close to home. But since our options are limited and we don’t know when that will change, it’s best to try and make the most of the…
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I have to admit that we eat a lot of chicken. I also have to admit that it’s easy to get into a rut making the same meals over and over. So, having a great selection of flavorful chicken recipes to keep things new and exciting is a must for us. With these delicious and flavorful chicken recipes, enjoying chicken will never get boring. I…
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The kitchen is the center of our home. It is the heartbeat. Which makes it the perfect place to start your sustainable life. Small, but significant changes can be made to ensure that the heart of your home is environmentally conscious. It won’t take as much time or effort to make these changes as you might think. Plus, they may even save you money in…
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