It was my midwife who first introduced me to a version of these cookies five years ago. It was just before Christmas, and being eight months pregnant, I told her that I didn’t feel up for baking anything — my mind and my time were focused on the upcoming arrival of our baby. She told me about these cookies, and how simple […]
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? The very first chicks we hatched on our farm are now six weeks old! Their mama, Puffy is just as nurturing as ever, and they don’t stray from her side. At night, they still try to squeeze under their mama’s protective wings. But they won’t fit for long; they are…
Hood River, Oregon is a vibrant little town about a forty-five minute drive east of Portland. We have dear friends that live there, and when the opportunity arose for us to leave the sprouts with the grandparents, Mr. Green Thumb and I jumped in the truck and headed south. Since it’s about a six hour drive from the […]
The leaves have all turned vibrant reds, oranges, and golds, and many are already on the ground. We are well into autumn and winter is fast approaching. Green salads at this time of year might feel a little out of place – unless they are piled high with fall colours and flavours. Sweet ambrosia […]
I’ve always wondered if eating chicken soup to help get over the flu was really just an old wives’ tale. What’s so special about chicken, veggies and a bit of broth, anyway? Well, it turns out, chicken broth it pretty amazing! But that’s only part of the story. What the broth is seasoned with while it simmers is equally important. […]
For the last four weeks, I have (mostly) not been eating grains. But this doesn’t happen without some preparation. Each week, I prepare foods that are easy for me to eat on the go, and that are delicious and satisfying. Each week, I have made these muffins, with little changes to the recipe along the way. While I may keep […]
In years past, this day has brought dozens of eager little kiddos to our doorstep. Their princess, ninja, knight, or fairy costumes being their ticket to cheap, highly refined chocolates and sweets. I’ve always felt a tinge of guilt about this – in part because I am supporting Big Food; and because I am willingly subjecting these darlings to […]
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? Early this morning, we packed up the sprouts and a bunch of boxes, and went to pick up the thirty-five New Hampshire pullets waiting for us on a farm in Langley. We’ve been working hard all week, preparing the coop and putting in the temporary fence, so that we would be ready…
Our Bantam hen, Puffy, has become a mom! For three weeks, she dedicated herself to sitting on her adopted eggs. She hardly moved, other than to get a quick drink and a bite to eat once a day. All of her dedication has paid off! We are pleased to announce the arrival of Peep, Cheep, and the littlest, Sleepy. Unfortunately, a fourth chick hatched, but didn’t make […]
My husband, Mr. Green Thumb, has suffered from a lot of inflammation due to a condition he developed last year. (More on that to come!) Because of this, we have been trying to reduce inflammation causing foods in our diets; and we have also increased our consumption of foods that have anti-inflammatory properties. Turmeric is one […]
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