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Last Month of Spring
by Krista | Nov 1, 2015 | Summer
I love this time of year when the rains come and the last parched, barrenness of winter is washed away. My gardens are so pretty right now, filled with flowers and flowering herbs: rosemary, cilantro, yarrow, comfrey, and sage. Hollyhocks and calendula are coming up,...
Adventures in Spinning
by Krista | Oct 30, 2015 | Spring
A while ago Bear surprised me with my very own spinning wheel and loom. I was thrilled! Spinning and weaving is something I've wanted to do since I was a little girl. I remember being enamored by pictures in my fairy tale books of women in lovely old cottages in the...
Little Moments
by Krista | Oct 29, 2015 | Spring
It's been dark and stormy the past few days, luscious rain falling, cool winds bringing wondrous relief from the searing heat and humidity of last week. It's lovely. Our responsibilities have taken us all over the place in recent weeks, back and forth to the city and...
Deep Breath
by Krista | Oct 27, 2015 | Spring
Deep breath. These are precious words to me. Words that have helped me get through every difficult moment in my life. The words I recite to myself when life gets wobbly and I feel off kilter. Deep breath. It always helps. Always. It's been a Lots Of Deep Breaths...
When Rain Comes At Last
by Krista | Oct 15, 2015 | Spring
For awhile now the sun burned grass has crunched underfoot when we walk across the farm, tree branches hang heavy with dust, the air filled with smoke from nearby bush fires. But yesterday, the rains came. Not a lot, not enough, but it came, and we're so thankful....
Do The Things
by Krista | Oct 13, 2015 | Spring
Do the things that make for peace. I don't know where I heard that line, but I like it very much. And I needed it this frazzleicious week after utterly neglecting the self-care that is so necessary for my peace. I easily get caught up in the "have to's and forget...
A Medieval Camping Breakfast
by Krista | Oct 9, 2015 | Spring
One of my favorite things about medieval camping is getting up before everyone else, even before the sun, and building a fire. It's so quiet and peaceful, the warmth of the flames most welcome to cold hands and noses. Before the long the fire is crackling, the kettle...
Cozy at Home
by Krista | Oct 7, 2015 | Spring
Bear and I are home again after a beautiful four day medieval camping trip with good friends. We had such a marvelous time and I promise to tell you all about it once I'm caught up on work, farm projects, and keeping my gardens alive in this searing heatwave. It's...
Top Tips for Cooking with Cheese for a Tastier Experience
by Krista | Oct 7, 2015 | Spring
Cooking with cheese requires a little bit of skill. After all, you wouldn’t want to lose the integrity of the taste. To delight your gustatory sense with a truly pleasing flavor, here are the tips you should know about when serving up cheese with your culinary...
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