Spring has finally arrived! Annoyingly in Ontario this means a long drawn out end to the winter. The snow takes ages to fully melt and the risks of frost carry on well into May. Sheesh spring! But that doesn’t mean we can’t still enjoy at…
As we’re coming up to Thanksgiving in this very strange year, I know a lot of people who are celebrating differently. In our house, that means just the two of us. With only two people eating it can seem like a lot of excess work…
Fig Newton cookies are, in my humble opinion, a very underrated cookie. We didn’t buy them often when I was young, since other cookies were more popular in our house. But when we did get them, it was a happy day! I have always loved…
I’ve teamed up this month with Mushroom Growing 4 You to share some articles about the fun of growing your own mushrooms. If you’d like to check out their full guide, you can find it Here. If you always liked mushrooms, mushroom growing is a…
Creating a nutrition mix for use in mushroom growing The first big step for growing your own mushrooms is creating a good place for your mushrooms to grow. This is the second in a series of articles that I am writing in collaboration with Mushroom…
I have teamed up with the company Mushroom Growing 4 You to share everything you need to know about growing your own mushrooms. Whether you want to save a few dollars at the grocery store or go whole hog and start selling mushrooms, I hope…
What is Depression? Depression is a mental disorder where a person has a prolonged period of sadness, unhappiness, helplessness, hopelessness or worthlessness. These feelings often get worse over a period of time, causing a person to have feelings of self-doubt, severe despondency and dejection. Depression…
Mental illness has held a lot of stigma around it for most of human history. In the last few decades, and the last ten years in particular there has been a growing movement to remove that stigma. To re-educate people who may not fully understand…
Summer time means Burger Time! At our house, but also I think for most folks burgers are a true summer staple. When we make burgers at our place I always want them to be top notch. And these Bacon Blue Cheese Burgers do not disappoint!…
Don’t you just love a recipe that looks super fancy but is actually super easy to make? It’s like a magic trick! This Chocolate Tart is a great example of that. And as the weather warms it’s nice to have a recipe that doesn’t involve…
Steak Tartare can be a scary sounding meal, I get it. But with a little knowledge and safety precautions taken it can be a delightful, classy meal. I love it as a posh Sunday lunch (ideally on a long weekend) alongside a fruity glass of…
Quick and healthy breakfasts are something that I seek out and love to have in my arsenal. In the darker months, I find I have less energy in the mornings. So having something that I can grab and go, while still feeling like I’ve made…
Dust Baths are a crucial part of any happy chickens life. Keeping chickens healthy, clean and comfortable is always important. If you have a small coop and a small flock, winter can be a tough time. Having a clean and dry coop, that’s draft free…
I’m Eliza! My passion in life is living sustainably, growing and making my own food, being totally dorky about it with my Hubby on our little Homestead and of course sharing it all with you! Thanks for stopping by!
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I’ve teamed up this month with Mushroom Growing 4 You to share some articles about the fun of growing your own mushrooms. If you’d like to check out their full guide, you can find it Here. If you always liked mushrooms, mushroom growing is a…
Creating a nutrition mix for use in mushroom growing The first big step for growing your own mushrooms is creating a good place for your mushrooms to grow. This is the second in a series of articles that I am writing in collaboration with Mushroom…
I have teamed up with the company Mushroom Growing 4 You to share everything you need to know about growing your own mushrooms. Whether you want to save a few dollars at the grocery store or go whole hog and start selling mushrooms, I hope…
Mental illness has held a lot of stigma around it for most of human history. In the last few decades, and the last ten years in particular there has been a growing movement to remove that stigma. To re-educate people who may not fully understand…
Dust Baths are a crucial part of any happy chickens life. Keeping chickens healthy, clean and comfortable is always important. If you have a small coop and a small flock, winter can be a tough time. Having a clean and dry coop, that’s draft free…
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