101 ways to cook zucchini… and counting

Every year I am surprised by the bounty in my garden.  One or two specific items take off, while others whither away.  Last year it was okra and basil.  Every three days we would have a bowlful of okra and our basil grew to a size of a miniature tree.  Luckily okra is a very versatile [...]

the unromantic side of homesteading: we lost our first baby goat today

They dont tell you about animal loss in any of the homesteading books.  Unless you are a pro, caring for a newborn animal is serious business. We had two baby goats born a day apart.  The first was sickly and we took her to the doc twice, got lots of antibiotics and watched her carefully [...]

is an iPhone green

so we have been on a green kick, cause diapers or pge bill is not an option. so I am wondering if using an iPhone vs a computer saves me watts? I live on the iPhone…with two small kids having a laptop open turns into a lesson on sharing and it’s undignified to lose it [...]

Its not easy being green!

Our latest PG&E bill was over $550!!!!! So we are trying to conserve and so far its costing us BIG BUCKS. – 1 new energy efficient heating/cooling system with new duct system. The original builder was shall we say, mathematically challenged, the original ducts and placement do not support the system we have or need.  [...]

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