It’s nice to have a supply of rainwater for gardening purposes and, with that in mind, we put a rain barrel to collect water from off the roof of our shop. The usual rain barrel system has a single plastic drum placed under the downspout on the corner of a building....
Robert & Billie Nicholson The winter months have their joys and challenges. As cold weather arrives the warm, inviting interiors of our homes bring comfort to us. They also invite unwanted critters of all sorts inside. We are speak of rodents or insects, not...
If you go hiking or skiing, these symbols may be useful should you need to communicate with a rescue team from afar. You need to send a message your rescuer will understand. Keep a copy of these symbols in your jacket pocket or better yet, commit these to memory....
Have you ever had a sprained ankle or knee? Icy gel packs can offer relief of pain and swelling. They are most effective when they can be fitted around the swollen joint to cool the inflamed area thoroughly. You can make your own version of gel packs from everyday...
Stock up on staples - buy items you like to eat including some things that require little or no cooking Winter clothing update Check for fit - for both adults and children Boots, hats, gloves, coats - depending on your location and your outdoor exposure Layers for...
As an American tradition, Thanksgiving Day had it’s beginnings with the Pilgrim settlement of 1620 in what is now the state of Massachusetts. According to the history written by William Bradford in his book “Of Plimouth Plantation,” Bradford relates how the Pilgrims...
This time of year, with fewer hours of sunlight and more chance of cloudy days, I like to do my prep work the night before. If the atmospheric conditions are favorable I'm ready to pop dinner (or lunch) in the Sun Oven and if clouds roll in I use a conventional oven....
I usually use a white potato for this colorful vegetarian soup but I had just over half a sweet potato left over from yesterday's gratin so into the soup it went. Chunky Vegetable Split Pea Soup Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 leek,...
This vegetarian gratin is hearty enough to be served as a main course. Sweet Potato Gratin (adapted for the Sun Oven from Moosewood New Classics) Ingredients 2 1/2 cups coconut milk (unsweetened) 1 clove garlic, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated lime zest 2...
You'll get a bonus portion of plain old granola when you slice these bars; they're a little on the crumbly side. No worries, just put the crumbs in a jar and use as you would regular granola. That is if you don't eat them all while you're doing the slicing. Cranberry...
