Last Thursday I sent an email to my CSA farmer. It was after 8pm. I worked late on my farm share pick up day, for the third week in a row. The pick-up times came and went. My big brown paper bag full of produce sat all alone on the shelf. She would have to…
Continue reading ➞ Despite my commitment, despite all my big talk, I’m failing right in front of you
Once. I admit it. I bought all the stuff, designated a hand mixer and a stainless steel pot, and made soap from scratch with my sister, just once. Now the soap-making equipment sits in my basement. But, after reading this post on hot process soap making, I’m starting to feel inspired to get another batch…
We are meant to share ideas, to teach and to learn. We are at our best when we are supporting each other and our communities. Here are at least 20 ways to live a more natural lifestyle. What's one healthy choice you made recently?
September 29, 2018 How's this for stumbling on a gem? I had the family in the car on our way to the Durham Fair. A really beautiful, classic New England autumn fair, you should visit next year. Go early in the morning, as soon as it opens. We didn't. After 30 minutes of waiting in…
Continue reading ➞ Best 5 items at Midway Farm Stand, Durham, CT
In its first couple centuries, the Treat Farm was focused on dairy and milk delivery. Wait, what? Rewind. Yes, I meant to say it, centuries. One of the great things about living in New England is the rich history. The region's farmers are proud to be able to preserve and share America's Colonial legacy. View my top five choices from the Treat Farm Stand, Orange, CT.
