by Tammy Trayer | Aug 7, 2014 | Gnowfglins, Writings
It is not officially summer until you start marinading and grilling in the back yard, right? Taking advantage of fresh summer vegetables is only smart. There is definitely no comparison between a fresh tomato and one from the grocery store. Fresh vegetables are...
by Tammy Trayer | Jul 9, 2014 | Contributed Posts, Gnowfglins, Writings
This summer I have been experimenting with solar cooking. What an amazing experience! We live off-grid and solar power is our only form of energy, so being able to cook with the sun in the summer months is a huge advantage. I don’t know about you, but I avoid using my...
by Tammy Trayer | Jun 5, 2014 | Contributed Posts, Gnowfglins, Writings
Although we may still see a frost or two, spring has finally sprung here in northern Idaho. Our most favorite thing to do this time of year is forage for morel mushrooms! I’m thrilled to share our morel excitement with you (and I hope it’s contagious) plus give you...
by Tammy Trayer | May 7, 2014 | Contributed Posts, Gnowfglins, Writings
Eating healthfully with whole foods, properly raised and prepared, is very important. However, there’s another side of the coin: it’s also very important to stay healthy through activity and fitness. Why? First, we are aging and we need to keep up with our homestead’s...
by Tammy Trayer | Apr 16, 2014 | Contributed Posts, Gnowfglins, Writings
What with the rough winter weather, the storms, and the temperature fluctuations, many sicknesses and germs are sticking around longer than usual. There’s a constant battle waging against our immune systems. However, our own backyards, wild meadows, and even bulk herb...
by Tammy Trayer | Mar 26, 2014 | Candy & Dessert, Gnowfglins, Recipes, Writings
Do you remember the peppermint pattie commercials where a person would be swept away by the sensation of a cool minty breeze? Those images are still stuck in my mind! And great memories, too – I remember sharing peppermint patties with my Pap. I love preparing food...
