Tag Archives: cooking

When the rain reaches the forest floor, something magical happens.

Porcini (boletes) mushroom It’s that time of year. I’m not a big mushroom fan, it’s the texture that gets to me rather than the rather bland taste. But that being said, they are packed with nutrients that make them a healthy choice (as long as you don’t eat the poison ones). If you don’t likeContinueContinue reading “When the rain reaches the forest floor, something magical happens.”

I Splurged

Because of my living in such a tiny home, I do most of my stove top type cooking outside on a camp stove. This makes canning, especially pressure canning low acid foods more tricky for me and not very cost effective as far as fuel goes. I DO have a stove top pressure canner, anContinueContinue reading “I Splurged”

Ticks and Greenbeans

Much cooler today and cloudy. We got a little light rain this morning. Sprinkles really. But I was surprised to find myself with a tick. Now this area doesn’t get ticks much. I haven’t seen one in many years. A sign it’s getting hotter here? A climate change sign? One of the issues with warmingContinueContinue reading “Ticks and Greenbeans”

Tsunami Warning

(Upgraded now to Advisory) There is a warning for the coast here. I’m not quite in the zone (although when I’m at work, I’d be in the zone.) I know not exactly “weather” but something to always be ready for regardless. The ducklings created their own waves today, having fun chasing and eating bits ofContinueContinue reading “Tsunami Warning”

Here goes nothing-

45°F, rain, S 18 mph Wind, Winter storm Warning. Attempting small loaves of bread in the small air fryer. I miss baking bread. I miss tasty bread. If it works, I’ll share the recipe. This isn’t sourdough but it’s a start. Edit: It’s passable and certainly better than store bought. But I still need toContinueContinue reading “Here goes nothing-“

Transitioning to Minimalist Off-Grid Cooking: Challenges and Solutions

This is not my image, it was found floating around on the internet and on several Pinterest boards so If it is yours let me know and I will properly name it. One of the things I really have to get used to, and probably the most difficult things for me, to be honest, wasContinueContinue reading “Transitioning to Minimalist Off-Grid Cooking: Challenges and Solutions”