Food & Ferment
Welcome to the Food & Ferment page! Use the drop down menu to browse sub-categories of your interest - such as sourdough, kombucha, fermented foods, or just regular old "recipes". The things you will find here, like us, are 100% vegetarian but not entirely vegan - but I try to include vegan variations. Happy eating!
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How to Dry Orange Slices for Holiday Decor, Two Ways
Dried orange slices are a beautiful, inexpensive, eco-friendly addition to winter holiday decor. Come learn how to dry orange slices in either the oven or a food dehydrator, plus ideas for how to decorate with them!
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Homestead Gift Guide: 30+ Awesome Home & Garden Gift Ideas
Come get in the holiday spirit with our new 2021 home and garden gift guide. It's full of over 30 useful homestead gift ideas, DIY craft projects, and for the first time ever, a cat gift section too!
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20+ Satisfying Vegan & Vegetarian Holiday Recipes Everyone Will Love
Who needs meat?! Please enjoy this round up of over 20 highly-satisfying, crowd-pleasing vegan and vegetarian holiday recipes, including ideas for appetizers, salads, main dishes, and desserts. Even better, most of the recipe and ideas on this list are very simple…
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How to Make Vegetable Broth Using Saved Kitchen Scraps
Limp celery, carrot tops, and onion butts - oh my! Come learn how to make homemade vegetable broth from saved kitchen scraps. It's a fantastic way to reduce waste and save money. Plus, this recipe is incredibly flexible, easy to do,…
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Creamy Roasted Tomato Basil Soup with Fresh Tomatoes (Vegan)
If you're searching for a delicious, creamy, soul-warming soup recipe (and a way to use or preserve tomatoes) - look no further! Please enjoy our freezer-friendly homemade roasted tomato basil soup, made with fresh tomatoes.
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Crunchy Refrigerator Pickles: Quick & Easy Homemade Dill Pickles
Come learn how to make your own crunchy refrigerator dill pickles. They're quick and easy to make, delicious, and delectably tangy - ready to eat in five days.
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How to Freeze Zucchini (Summer Squash) Two Ways
Do you have extra zucchini or summer squash on your hands? Come learn how to freeze zucchini two different ways! Follow these tips to reduce waste, get the best results possible, plus information on how to use frozen zucchini.
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20 Best Sourdough Add-Ins and Topping Ideas
Let's get creative in the kitchen! Come get inspired with 20 ideas for sourdough add-ins - including goodies to mix into your dough or add as toppings to focaccia. Tips on how to incorporate herbs, nuts, cheese, garlic and more!