Upcycling: Turning Toilet Paper Rolls Into Mini Art Canvases [Make Garbage Great]

September 21, 2015September 12, 2015elizabethadan 4 Comments

I’m a huge proponent of upcycling, but I’ve never even considered using toilet paper rolls for anything other than regular recycling. Okay, I have tried the trick where you use them as organizers for headphones and charging cords, but I found that to be bulky and a bit ugly. This project using old toilet paper rolls transforms them into something I can use, and something quirky that barely resembles their original selves. Continue reading →

Kohlrabi Fritters

September 18, 2015September 12, 2015elizabethadan Leave a comment

Kohlrabi is an alien-looking summer vegetable-you pick one out at the farmer’ s market and have no idea what to do with it. This season marker my first experience diving deep into the vegetable that’s related to the cabbage family and I’ve been enjoying coming up with interesting ways to cook it. Continue reading →

DIY Painted Jars with Chalk Ink

September 17, 2015September 9, 2015elizabethadan Leave a comment

Looking for beautifully designed glass bottles but are afraid to break the bank? Designing some yourself can be just as fun! My most recent DIY project was a Mason jar transformation using some amazing Chalk Ink Pens, a little ribbon and a whole bunch of imagination. Continue reading →

Brugmansia Plant (Angel Trumpet)

September 15, 2015September 12, 2015elizabethadan 4 Comments

On a recent trip to Yelm, Washington I stopped by a local food co-op and plant nursery. A classic activity of mine, of course I picked up a few new exotic plants to add to my apartment’s ecosystem. One of my favorite new ones is Brugmansia, or Angel Trumpet. Continue reading →

Shaping Fruit Trees

September 14, 2015September 8, 2015jkfrazier 2 Comments

Planting a new fruit tree is one of the most exciting times of the season. Images of lushes branches filled with a bountiful of fresh fruit rush into the mind. Maybe you can get enough to make a pie, or press into a nice juice or cider. Whatever your fruit type may be, proper shaping and care is essential for the onset and production of healthy fruit. Continue reading →

Indoor Jungle Vines

September 11, 2015September 8, 2015elizabethadan 2 Comments

To fill your home with plants a nature, vines are a great choice. Living plants add a fresh and alive quality to any room and ‘jungalow’ living is all the rage. Jungle vines grow particularly quickly and tend to do well indoors since it’s more likely to be a humid environment. Since they grow quickly, it is important to prune them regularly. Here are some awesome options you can grow indoors. Continue reading →

Chickpea + Cucumber + Feta Salad

September 10, 2015September 3, 2015elizabethadan 2 Comments

My boss recently gave me some awesome cucumbers from her summer garden, and a chickpea salad was the perfect way to eat them! Creamy, delicious and protein-filled, this is one of my new favorites! Continue reading →

Fresh Harvest Tomato Salsa

September 8, 2015September 1, 2015elizabethadan Leave a comment

Harvest season means fresh salsa! From one trip to the hoop house, we found all the fresh produce we needed to create a delightful summer snack. Continue reading →

Common Varieties of Winter Squash

September 4, 2015September 1, 2015jkfrazier Leave a comment

Winter squash is a must to fulfill a true fall pallet of flavor and texture. Planted as soon as the last danger of frost have passed, and cured for two-three weeks, winter squash can last for months after the growing season. This makes it a great source of low calorie, essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and carbohydrates throughout the winter and holiday season. Continue reading →

Grilled Chicken with Fresh, Seasonal Bruschetta

September 3, 2015August 21, 2015elizabethadan Leave a comment

Farm fresh: Tomatoes, straight from the vine

In season, juicy and delicious, multicolored cherry tomatoes are front and center in this great, easy, weeknight recipe. Simply grill or oven bake some chicken breasts, prepare this succulent farm-fresh bruschetta and combine. Your taste buds will thank you. Continue reading →