Category Archives: Cooking

Our first Duck Egg!

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Margot

Hooray! Hello readers. We just had to share our excitement today of finding our first ever duck egg! Our ducks are not even 5 months old yet, (they will be on the 21st) which is right about the time to … Continue reading →

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Fresh Pasta and Homemade Sauce!

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Margot

The girls and I decided to make fresh pasta when I harvested tomatoes and made homemade sauce. Homegrown tomatoes (and some from a local market), fresh homegrown basil and oregano, and some wonderful-smelling time in the kitchen is one recipe … Continue reading →

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Creative Kid Capitalists!

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Margot

  Kids are definitely creative and need outlets for their creativity. In our home, we feel that creativity is best shared. Our girls draw, paint, sew, knit, crochet, loom, bake, cook, and otherwise design interesting works of art and crafts. … Continue reading →

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Science is Delicious!

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Margot

There is nothing like learning science…and being able to eat the results of your experiments!! A new unschooling friend of mine showed me this video on how to make your own butter at home. Since we make bread often in … Continue reading →

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You can CAN!

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Margot

Canning, preserving, pickling, ‘putting up’. Whatever you call it, it’s fun, easy and delicious. Pickling has been around since Roman times as a way to ensure the soldiers ate nutritious foods while away for long battle stints. Canning started much … Continue reading →

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