Book Reviews, Organic Gardening, Seasonal Living
People recommend books to me on a daily basis as I am known as some what of a book buff. And as an avid collector of books I check into almost all recommendation, never wanting to let one good book escape my library. Every once in awhile though, someone...
Book Reviews, Seasonal Living
Roast Figs Sugar Snow: Winter Food to Warm the Soul is a beautiful cookbook full of warm and comforting recipes inspired by seasonal foods and the author’s travels around Europe and America. I most enjoyed the author’s essays at the beginning of each...
Book Reviews, Simple Living
If you’re looking for tips and ideas on how to slow life down for your family, you might find Ann Kroeker’s new book Not So Fast: Slow-Down Solutions for Frenzied Familieshelpful. Even if your family has a fairly good handle on your pace and activity...
Book Reviews, Recipes, Seasonal Living
Cookbooks are always interesting to read because they spark the culinary imagination and give new recipes to try, but some go far beyond simple cookery and offer a wealth of information on food history, living by the seasons, eating locally, and natural health. The...
Book Reviews, Homemade Bread
The Laurel’s Kitchen Bread Book: A Guide to Whole-Grain Breadmaking is an excellent and comprehensive guide to learning or perfecting your skills at baking whole grain breads. From detailed instructions for a beginner loaf of whole wheat bread to recipes for...
