Homemade Pesto

19 Jul 201918 Jul 2019

Last Sunday, we wanted some pesto to go with angel hair pasta and mussels. I didn't have a jar or enough basil but I had plenty of sweet potato leaves.…

The Forgotten Vegetable: Salsify

24 May 2019

I recently found an article on the Grow Network about Salsify. It is a vegetable that many people that don't live in Europe know about. It is in the dandelion…

Sauerkraut Experiment

14 Jul 201814 Jul 2018

I got a new Mortier Pilon 2L Fermentation Crock on clearance at Walmart. I wanted one when I saw it earlier at the store, so I grabbed it (full price…

DIY Toothpaste

18 Oct 201717 Oct 2017

I have decided to start making my own toothpaste, because store-bought doesn't seem to help and some of them burn my mouth. Many of these whiten your teeth, help your…

Pooka’s Ramblings

29 Jul 201729 Jul 2017

This post will be a place where I post poetry, recipes and miscellaneous subjects. Candied Nuts -Ingredients: -1 Tb egg white -2 Cups nuts (Walnuts or chestnuts work best) -1/4…