Worm Compost Leachate, Good or Bad?

September 2, 2014

...ns and lettuces. I’d also point out that if you have a lot of leachate it might mean that your worm bin has too much moisture in it. What do you think? Have you used worm bin leachate successfully? What side of the aerated vs. non-aerated debate are you on?...

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Seed, nut and fruit energy bars

Mrs. Homegrown

September 8, 2014

Food, Foraging, Recipes

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...edge seed (gathered while foraging) and Erik’s favorite part–cacao nibs. I used these ingredient because they were in my cupboard. It turned out good. The thing is, these always turn out good. Some fussy details: 1) It’s all about the dates! The dates should be Medjool dates, the soft, sticky kind, for both their sweetness and their binding properties. If you want to use another dried fruit in the mix, I’d recommend you still use dates for at leas...

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Why it’s Better to Pressure Can Tomatoes

Mr. Homegrown

October 30, 2014

Food, Food Preservation, Gardening, Tomatoes

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...uice or citric acid (I prefer citric acid as the taste is more neutral). I used to think that this issue was because different tomato varieties vary in their acid content. It turns out that it’s more about when tomatoes are harvested, not to mention what the weather was like during the growing season. Add this variability to other factors, such as how many cans you put in your canner, the material your pot is made out of and the type of heat sourc...

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Picture Sundays: Cuff Link Pill Box

Mr. Homegrown

November 9, 2014

Picture Sundays

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...Thank you Anne Hars for this gem. And saccharine pills? Apparently it used to be considered a medicine. Here’s the history....

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Diyas: oil lamps from India

Mrs. Homegrown

November 12, 2014

Domesticus

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...te appeal to you, may I interest you in diyas? Diyas are little clay lamps used in India. They usually burn ghee, but any vegetable oil works well in them, too. I just found them being sold at our local Indian supermarket. There, the fancy molded ones, like the one pictured above (one of many shapes) were 3 for $1.00. The simplest ones, which are basically teardrop shaped pinch pots, go for 5 for a dollar. That’s a lot of fun for a dollar, and a g...

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