We are at least an hour’s drive from the nearest pizzeria so I’ve had to perfect the art of making it at home. With an Italian husband (and mother-in-law) making…
Twice a day I go out with my goatsfor an hour and walk the nearby hills and valleys. Whilst they eat I collect as many medicinal and edible plants as I can. Here’s some of my favourites…
How exciting, today two of my favourite YouTube channels released new videos with the Freedom Farm in them!
The addition of five rescue hens has pushed us into eggy abundance and finally I’ve been able to cross mayonnaise off my shopping list and make it at home.
Living off-grid you get to be more in control of your own schedule. You can roll down the hill and take an impromptu Tuesday afternoon fishing trip without asking anyone’s permission and the only consequence is some unexpected sunburn!
Not many people know that the artichoke is from the same family as thistles, so I learnt from the plants already in abundance and have had much success growing artichokes. However, artichokes can be difficult to prepare for the dinner table if you don’t know what you’re doing. Here’s my recipe for a baked artichoke dip that can be enjoyed by the whole family.