Tangy Mirabelle Marmalade
A tangy mirabelle marmalade with lemon, lime, fresh ginger and vanilla. Perfect on warm bread, fresh scones or served with aged cheeses.
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I Should Have Taken the People of Skåne and Småland Seriously
People warned me about thrips. I smiled and assumed they were exaggerating. Then I ended up covered in tiny crawling insects and hosed myself down, clothes and all.
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Pickles | Preserving | Recipes
Cowboy Candy
Last year I’d already made pickled jalapeños and a few other preserves, but I wanted to try something new. While looking for inspiration, I came across a recipe for Cowboy Candy from The Chunky Chef. I didn’t have any celery seeds, so I substituted them with half a teaspoon of ground ginger instead. These days,…
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Harvest Season Has Begun
After a rough start with aphids, frost and a few botanical mysteries, the harvest season is finally here. From mystery fruit trees to homemade preserves, the pantry is slowly beginning to fill.
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Recipes | Chutney | Preserving
Rhubarb Chutney
A rich homemade rhubarb chutney with fresh ginger, curry, chili and dried apricots. The perfect accompaniment to grilled meats, cheese boards and curries.
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Blueberry Marmalade with Lime, Chili and Dark Rum
A rich blueberry marmalade with fresh lime, chili and dark rum. Thicker than a traditional blueberry jam and perfect with warm scones, fresh bread or a cheese board.
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I Was Just Going to Clean the Deck
What started as a simple weekend of cleaning algae off our deck somehow turned into painting, rebuilding the railing, installing a glass wall, restoring a wood-fired hot tub and creating a whole new outdoor living space.
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How Have Chickens and Turkeys Managed to Survive?
Life with chickens and turkeys is never boring. From a rooster trapped in a cardboard box to a Bronze turkey that disappeared in plain sight, these are the moments that make life on a small farm unforgettable.
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Warm Bean Salad with Roasted Feta
A warm bean salad with roasted feta, fresh herbs, tomatoes, and peppers. An easy Mediterranean-inspired recipe that’s perfect as a light meal or served alongside grilled meat, chicken, fish, or halloumi.
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Scrap Lumber, Cat Netting and One Very Happy Napoleon
Building a permanent DIY catio wasn’t possible yet, so we came up with a temporary solution using scrap lumber and inexpensive cat netting. It turned out to be the perfect summer spot for our indoor cat, Napoleon—and an unexpected hit with our other cat too.
