Tag Archives: vegetables

Preserving Vegetables Through Fermentation: A Primer

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Susan

Tweet When you think of preserving the harvest, what comes to mind? I’m sure you thought of canning, freezing, and dehydration. Have you ever wondered how our ancestors preserved food before the days of modern refrigeration? Canning has only been … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Lacto-fermentaion | Tagged cannning, lacto-fermentation, preserving food, vegetables | 8 Comments

What’s in the Garden is What’s for Dinner

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Susan

Tweet This time of year, the garden plans my menu. Whatever is ready for harvest is generally what’s for dinner. Our freezer is full of meat from local farms, and tonight we had pork chops with our vegetables. I brined … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Inspiration | Tagged food, gardening, menu, pork chops, vegetables | 25 Comments

DIY Airlock for Fermentation

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Susan

Tweet I have been fermenting vegetables in a beautiful, old crock with success. The problem is, having only one vessel, I can only ferment one vegetable at a time. Canning jars are an option, but both the crock and the canning … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Lacto-fermentaion | Tagged airlock, DIY, fermentation, food, vegetables | 48 Comments

My Clean Food Journey

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Susan

TweetThe past three years or so have seen dramatic changes in the food we eat. I have been gardening since I’m 16, so vegetables have always been a staple. We have alway purchased whole grain bread and have even ground … Continue reading →

Posted in Farming/Homesteading, Food, Healthy Living | Tagged clean food, eggs, farm, farming system, food, fruits, garden, meat, Nourishing Traditions, sugar addict, vegetables, whole grain bread | 23 Comments

Have I Mentioned that I Love Gardening?

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Susan

Posted in Photography | Tagged bachelor buttons, day lilies, eggplant, garden, gardening, morning glory, mustard, mustard greens, okra, photography, vegetables, veggies, zinnia | 9 Comments

Vegetable Gardening 101

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Susan

Tweet When I was 8 years old, a neighbor gave me a johnny-jump up. I planted it alongside our house, watered it, weeded it and marveled at it. When it “died”, I pulled it out and was scolded by my … Continue reading →