Bone broth is all the rage these days. There are many benefits of bone broth, but of course the bones must be responsibly sourced from animals with a high quality, clean life. We were fortunate enough to have bones from a delicious grass fed and free raised farm lamb we got from a local Palouse farmer. You can almost taste the high quality life this little lamb led in its broth and meat. Continue reading
Sometimes gardening is messy and unproductive, but other times it can be the most beautiful things in the world. I am a huge fan of succulents, and I’ve spent some time learning about how to grow them and split them into countless mini plants! I recently re-potted some of the sprouted creations and it was so visually-appealing! Continue reading
Who knew soy sauce and vinegar could have such a deliciously beautiful love affair as in this pork adobo? Tangy, zingy and satisfying, pour this Filipino-style marinated meat over white rice for a warm and filling meal, any time of year. Continue reading
Recently, I shared that we’re following a tree as a way to get closer to nature, stay in tune with the seasons and watch the world grow! I wanted to share the tree that we’ll be following over the next year. After careful research, I am pretty sure this tree is a Quaking Aspen, which are common in Eastern Washington and grow in valleys. I found this in the lower valley of the Magpie Forest, a natural woodland region that’s true to its ancient glory.
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It takes about 5 months for wanderlust to hit me hard after going on a travel excursion, domestic or abroad. It’s a predictable countdown that has me searching flight times, hotel accommodations and even booking trips on Groupon almost year-round! (Yes, it works and it’s awesome and it’s totally worth it to book on Groupon, I went on my honeymoon to Nicaragua this way!) Traveling has a special way of refreshing and reinventing you, allowing you to look at your life in a different way and incorporate new experiences into your sense of self. Continue reading
I could feel the wet moisture in the air as we walked through the basin of the waterfall. I love that you can still feel the wind current of what used to be water in waves in a prehistoric riverbed. Palouse Falls is a special and ancient waterfall that is one of the biggest in the state of Washington. You’d never know it since it’s tucked into a deep canyon and hidden away behind farmland. Continue reading
Last night, I decided to try something new for dinner. I had recently subscribed to Plated to try out their options and really just try something new. With all of the subscription boxes out there, I like to try all the options for at least one month, or box before deciding if I’ll cancel it immediately or keep at it for a few months. Continue reading
This Shiloh Saturday my foraging dog found the biggest mullein patch I’ve ever seen! On a sunny walk, he discovered this behemoth plant that was much, much bigger than him! Continue reading
They say the rain showers of April bring beautiful blossoms in May and I have found that to be true! May is an awesome time of renewal and growth as plants and animals prepare for the heat of summer. Here are 11 fun facts about May you may not have known. Continue reading
I made some enormous friends recently on a camping trip. These strong and tall ponderosa pines towered above us and reached for the sky. The sun was patchy and hidden for most of the day, but the trees touched it above the canopy all day. Continue reading
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