Almost one year ago today, I made my favorite and very successful seed starting soil for the first time. Not only was it a fraction of the cost of pre-mixed potting soil, it was at least as good as anything I have purchased in a bag. I actually like it better than anything I have […]
Lessons from Lulu’s Sourdough Discard Pancakes
I have been working on perfecting my pancake recipe for my whole adult life. I’m not saying it’s perfect now, as I am constantly surprised by learning new things. However, I am extremely satisfied with this recipe. It combines several things I have learned. Things like: Here’s my sour dough discard pancake recipe: Pre-heat griddle. […]
Variations on Sewing Studio 7t7’s Shark Pencil Case
To get the full pattern for this shark pencil case, you will need to go to the Studio 7t7 website and sign up for her email newsletter. It is free with signing up. I am not associated with her. I simply found the pattern when researching gifts to sew for my grandchildren this coming year. […]
Growing Sweet Potatoes in SW Idaho
It was my husband’s idea. I had never heard of anyone growing sweet potatoes in Idaho. To inspire me, he found videos about growing sweet potatoes for us to watch together in our home dinner theater (aka watching from the comfortable couches in the living room). The southern accents and plant life in the videos […]
Replanting Overwintered Onions
Perhaps you have tried to harvest an onion that overwintered in your garden, but upon digging it up discovered it felt mushy. Your first instinct was probably to throw it away. Nobody wants to eat a mushy onion. But there might be another option. The onion might not be mushy because it is rotten. It […]
