Category: Food
Storing Strawberries for Long Shelf Life
I’m not sure how many times I’ve bought strawberries, only to discover they’ve started to mold in a day to two. Moisture increases mold time. So the key to storing strawberries is to reduce moisture. Try this method of storing them. It only takes…
Redbud Lemonade
The redbud (Cercis canadensis) is a native tree to Kentucky and it’s a common flowering tree found in urban landscapes too. Likely you may have one in your own yard! Bees love the flowers, and did you know the flowers are edible too? The…
Violet Jelly
I get questions all the time on how to get rid of common blue violets (viola sororia) in the lawn. I know they are very pervasive and disturbing in a lawn, but they do have a variety of purposes for wildlife and humans! The…
Natural Dye Easter Eggs
I don’t ever recall dyeing Easter eggs in my life, even as a kid! So I thought this year I’d give it a try. Of course, I wanted to use natural dyes made from food. I looked up different natural dyes to make and…
Cleaning & Oiling Wood Cutting Boards
After my last post on How to Freeze Onions, my cutting board needing some cleaning and deodorizing. Taking care of wood cutting boards will extend their life for many years. Anyone who has left a wood cutting board sitting in water, knows how…
