There is something incredibly satisfying about picking the very first zucchini from the garden. After weeks of watching the plants grow, waiting for the flowers to appear, and checking every day to see if a tiny zucchini had started to form, today was finally the day! I harvested my first zucchini of the season. It … More The First Zucchini of the Season
There is something incredibly satisfying about making a meal where almost everything comes straight from your own garden. Today’s dinner is a simple vegetable roast with chicken. The only thing I had to buy was the chicken. Everything else was grown here at home. The tray is filled with freshly dug potatoes, sweet carrots, beetroot, … More A Roast Almost Entirely From the Garden
This is one of those breakfasts I make when I open the fridge and nothing really catches my eye. Luckily, we always have eggs from free-range hens, and that’s usually enough to get me started. If I find some cheese, I grate it and mix it with the eggs. Then I spread the mixture onto … More My Go-To Breakfast
There are days when I don’t really plan what I’m going to eat. I just open the fridge and start building something from what’s there. This tuna & egg open sandwich came exactly like that. Simple ingredients, nothing fancy—but it turned into a really satisfying lunch. The kind you don’t overthink, just eat and enjoy. … More Tuna & Egg Toast – My Quick Comfort Lunch
Day 20 felt calm and comforting. I made a hearty soup from our homegrown chicken carcass, adding potatoes from Jānis’s parents’ garden, my own carrots, string beans, and onions. The kitchen filled with the warm, earthy aroma of fresh ingredients coming together—simple, nourishing, and completely satisfying. And, of course, I had to eat it with … More Vacation Day 20 – Soup, Rain, and a Little Treasure
This summer, I had the sweetest surprise—not just from the peas themselves, but from the people who grew them. A local family here grows peas, and this time they did something extra generous: they opened their fields and let locals pick up to three liters for free! No charge. Just come, pick, and take home … More Freezing Peas for Winter
The Pros 1. Flexibility in Schedule:One of the best things about working from home is having control over your time. You can schedule doctor’s appointments without worrying about getting approval or taking time off, and you can easily drop off or pick up your kids when needed. This flexibility is a game-changer for balancing personal … More The Pros and Cons of Working from Home