How to Cover Half a Watermelon (Does Plastic Foil Work?)
Ever try wrapping a cut watermelon with plastic wrap? Doesn’t work out so well, does it. Here’s a handy tip to keep your cut watermelon fresh and free from bugs.
Month: June 2012
13 Weeds That Look Like Carrots: Wild Carrots, and More
Learn to spot the difference between a wild edible and a dangerously poisonous weed. Then try these recipes for wild carrots and Queen Anne’s Lace Jelly!
Quick and Easy Zucchini Bread
If you find yourself with an abundance of zucchini this summer, give this recipe a try!! I bet your kids will never be able to tell what’s in it!
Why Does Broccoli Grow Bitter?
Every bit of my broccoli this year has been terribly bitter!! I’ve thought of a few possible explanations. Do you have any thoughts on this?
Harvesting Turnips, Bitter Turnip Tips, and Recipes
I can’t believe how easy these things were to grow from seed!! And now that I know how to remove the bitterness, all I need is the perfect go-to recipe for cooking my turnips. Recipes welcome!!
Hard Boiled Chick
Um. Yeah. You just have to read this one.
When and How To Break A Broody Hen
Letting a hen hatch chicks out naturally is an incredibly exciting thing to watch. But there are times when a sitting hen is just NOT something that you want in your flock. Here’s how I go about “breaking up” my broodies, and my reasons for wanting to do so…
Scrambled Eggs with Purslane Recipe (Huevos con Verdolagas)
A delicious way to use purslane, a nutritious, edible weed you might have growing in your garden!