by Millie Copper | Oct 5, 2016 | Food Preparation
7 years ago in July I caught a wild yeast “sourdough” starter. After babying it along for a few weeks it my little starter became strong and healthy. For 7 plus years it’s served me well! Over the years my starter has went on several trips....
by Millie Copper | Sep 12, 2023 | Cooking, Homesteading, Recipes
As our garden begins to wind down and we prepare for a potential first frost, September still gives us a bit of a harvest. In some ways, it’s almost a race between things maturing and the frost ending the season! I’ve chosen my five favorite foods that are ready to...
by Millie Copper | Aug 8, 2023 | Cooking, Recipes
August is prime harvest time! Even in Wyoming, we’re finding ripe garden items each day. I struggled with choosing what to highlight. I’ve chosen my five favorite foods that are ready to harvest in August and a few of my favorite ways to cook August produce. Not only...
by Millie Copper | Jul 10, 2023 | Cooking, Recipes
July is high summer and fresh produce abounds! A fabulous way to save money on fruits and vegetables is to take advantage of what’s in season. Even in Wyoming, we start seeing farmers’ markets and produce stands with an abundance. The gardens are producing, and life...
by Millie Copper | Jun 13, 2023 | Cooking, Recipes
Are you enjoying fresh produce from your garden, farmers’ market, or even roadside stands? June in the Northern Hemisphere means the beginning of summer and the beginning of garden abundance. June is also a wonderful month for fresh fruits! I’ve put together a few of...
by Millie Copper | Jul 4, 2023 | Cooking, Recipes
I can’t remember the last time I bought salad dressing! This blue cheese salad dressing is so easy and inexpensive to mix up at home. This is a delicious adaptation from a recipe in The Complete Tightwad Gazette (page 231) This recipes was originally published...