There’s a Bun in The Oven It has been an amazing roller coaster of a year, 2014. Our little family found a beautiful place to call home that will allow us to fulfill many of our goals towards a less dependent lifestyle. We have the best neighbors anyone could ever ask for and we are…
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365 Project 2014 – Day 5
365 Project 2014 – Day 5 Sun & Dirt Therapy Now that we’re finally unpacked (for the most part) and settled in to our new homestead the planning, cleaning, and preparation of all sustainable tasks begins. I realize now, even though I’m damn good at what I do professionally (what I went to school for),…
Pickled Jalapeno Escabeche
Pickled Jalapeno Escabeche During my childhood days I had a couple people in my world that provided an exposure to foods beyond the typical everyday fare. My late grandfather was one of those people. He loved liverwurst, salsa, headcheese, salty nuts, alcohol, and sweets. He use to get upset at me because I’d eat all…
Welcome to Bell Hill Farm & Hen Scratch Quilting, Hollister CA
Welcome to Bell Hill Farm & Hen Scratch Quilting, Hollister, CA It was a late winter afternoon as I drove through the hills along Cienega Road in Hollister, CA. Blossoms are falling from trees and tiny green leaves are budding, letting us know spring is on the horizon. Also known as the “Wine Trail”, Cienega…
Welcome to Pasture Chick Ranch, Hollister CA
Welcome to Pasture Chick Ranch, Hollister CA It was the summer of 2010 when we met Lisa Knutson of Pasture Chick Ranch. Our son was five months old and starting to eat solid foods. It was also around the time we focused on changing our eating and consuming habits. It was important for us to…
Sweet Savory Sustainable 