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Autumn and the Golden Rain Trees
by Krista | Apr 2, 2015 | Autumn
One of the things I love best about living on our farm is that I'm always learning new things. I may get tired and dirty here, but I never, ever get bored. This week I learned more about my favorite trees on our property: Golden Rain Trees. Although they are lovely...
Preparing for Winter and a Maple Fig Cobbler
by Krista | Mar 30, 2015 | Autumn
With great delight we welcomed the cooler temperatures of Autumn this weekend. I can't tell you how lovely it is to not need a fan blowing on me all day just to keep going. I'm a happy camper. With the decrease in temperature came an increase of energy, and I've been...
Preparing for an Autumn Market
by Krista | Mar 26, 2015 | Autumn
“Fall has always been my favorite season. The time when everything bursts with its last beauty, as if nature had been saving up all year for the grand finale.” Lauren DeStefano It doesn't feel like Autumn yet, but I can see glimpses of it in colored leaves and where...
Old Nonsense
by Krista | Mar 24, 2015 | Autumn
"Finish every day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities, no doubt crept in. Forget them as soon as you can, tomorrow is a new day; begin it well and serenely, with too high a spirit to be cumbered with your old nonsense."...
Simple Pleasures On A Stormy Day
by Krista | Mar 19, 2015 | Autumn
“The richness of the rain made me feel safe and protected; I have always considered the rain to be healing—a blanket—the comfort of a friend." Douglas Coupland It rained yesterday, beautiful, heavy, dirt-soaking rain. And for a while the world was dark and cozy and...
In the Orchard and Bush Lemon Sima
by Krista | Mar 16, 2015 | Autumn
“Anyone who has a garden, park or orchard tree has an opportunity to ensure that it offers protection, brings beauty and bears fruit for future generations.” Gabriel Hemery When I first moved to our farm in rural Queensland, Australia, I could never have imagined the...
Pears, Apples, and Making Hard Cider
by Krista | Mar 10, 2015 | Autumn
"I know the look of an apple that is roasting and sizzling on the hearth on a winter's evening, and I know the comfort that comes of eating it hot, along with some sugar and a drench of cream... I know how the nuts taken in conjunction with winter apples, cider, and...
Homemade Grenadine Syrup and Pomegranate Mojitos
by Krista | Mar 8, 2015 | Autumn
It's a beautiful Sunday morning, sunny and quiet, just what Bear and I need after a hectic week. We're having a pottering sort of day, a day for naps and research for our books and for a leisurely brunch made special with Pomegranate Mojitos. I love pomegranates. They...
Autumn At Last
by Krista | Mar 6, 2015 | Bits 'n' Bobs
I've been waiting eagerly for Autumn to arrive. For sweltering hot days to be replaced with cool mornings and breezy afternoons. For markets to fill up with crisp apples, juicy pears, and plump grapes. It's finally here and I'm so happy, body and soul. My Canadian...
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