Glad everyone is safe and unharmed. Ice and winter chores with animals can indeed be an adventure. Had a sheep we had just gotten and was told none were bred, give birth one year. Middle of February … (View Post)

We had doilies on all the tables growing up. I don't remember my mother ever making them, but I know my grandmothers both did. I learned to crochet and then taught my mother. We made afghans, pillow … (View Post)

Thank you both. That is what we thought too, but had not reused the liquid this long in previous ferments. I know using ferments helped heal my husbands digestive issues. He was gluten intolerant for… (View Post)

Woke to -17 F this morning. Too cold to get much done outside. It was cold enough inside. Our little rough cabin was only 62 F when we got up and is only up to 67 F now. Lots of air leaks and found o… (View Post)

VermontCathy Yes, we are definitely at the end of the supply chain here. But that is also part of the good thing about living here. Because of the possible breaks or slow downs in the supply chain as… (View Post)