About a year ago, I took a fermentation course. I was so inspired, learned a lot, and came home full of plans… and then life happened. Somehow, an entire year slipped by without me fermenting a single thing at home. Renovation, work, family, gardening—you know how it goes. There was always something more urgent waiting … More Finally Putting My Fermentation Course to Good Use
My back isn’t getting better. It keeps hurting and limiting my movement, which makes even the smallest daily tasks feel heavier than they should. Today is another hot one — hot and wet, like being trapped in a sauna. I’m all sweaty, struggling to breathe, and honestly, I’m not a big fan of this kind … More Hot Days, Tired Back, and String Bean Harvest
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
As the days grow shorter and the garden veggies ripen, it’s the perfect time to start canning! You can read about my first experience with water bath canning. There’s something incredibly comforting about having a homemade soup base on hand. With a busy work schedule and limited time to cook during the day, I decided … More Canning: Preserving Beetroot Soup Base for Cozy Days Ahead