The temperatures have taken a drastic dip this week here in my Ohio garden. We are in growing zone 6A and had lows in the 20’s and highs only reaching mid 40’s. I covered my crops that I am trying…
Coconut Syrup
This is the base for my coconut coffee creamer. I used one cup of the coconut syrup and one cup of half and half. You can definitely mix this up to your liking. If you prefer a creamer cream add…
Wassail
It wouldn’t seem like fall without Wassail in my home and this version of hot cider is definitely a family favorite. With cinnamon sticks, orange slices, and fresh pressed apple cider it’s fall in a mug. Optional ingredients (amount to…
Urban Update #8
A busy week here at Becoming Homesteaders and feeling accomplished. We had lots of small projects that we finally finished up. Finally getting a few of the vegetable gardens cleaned up and ready for their time of rest and planting…
Urban Update #7
It’s the middle of October and Fall has found us. Living here in Ohio, zone 6a we get to experience all four seasons to their fullest. This time of year brings cooler temperatures, colorful trees, and much shorter days. During…
Urban Update #6
This week’s Urban Update is looking a little slower. We can really tell that the busy gardening season is coming to an end with days that are shorter and cooler. There are not as many vegetables coming into the kitchen…