Wondering what to to do with summer’s bounty of huckleberries or blueberries? This huckleberry swirl lemon ice cream recipe works wonderfully well with any type of huckleberry or blueberry. (However, that does not include the poorly named “garden huckleberry”, a … Continue reading
Black huckleberries (Gaylussacia baccata) are a favorite wild edible because they are easy to find and identify, and tasty enough to eat by the handful. They taste similar to their wild blueberry cousins (Vaccinium spp.), but the larger seeds of … Continue reading
We hear so much about the wonderful benefits of raising chickens, but the truth is that it’s not for everyone. So I thought an honest discussion of the pros and cons of backyard chickens would be helpful. I am often … Continue reading
Having trouble finding a homemade fresh raspberry ice cream recipe with a smooth, creamy texture that stays that way even after a week or more in the freezer? Lucky for you, you’ve stumbled upon one! It took a bit of … Continue reading
Here’s my blackberry banana ice cream recipe, which uses a custard base, my favorite technique for creating a sumptuously smooth mouth-feel. After making this ice cream, I was so pleased with the results that I googled to see if anyone … Continue reading
Having trouble finding the perfect strawberry frozen yogurt recipe? Look no further. This one produces an incredibly smooth and creamy frozen yogurt whether eaten as soft serve fresh out of the ice cream maker, or as a scoopable dessert after … Continue reading
I am a self-proclaimed homebody, and Maine is about the farthest I’ve traveled for a birding expedition. What can I say, I love New England. We took one of Cap’n Fish’s Puffin Cruises from Boothbay Harbor, Maine, to Eastern Egg … Continue reading
I love wildlife, even predators. Yes, it’s true, despite the fact that I keep small livestock which are vulnerable to predation by a long list of wild animals that thrive around my backyard farm, I enjoy seeing them, even on … Continue reading
There are many fresh strawberry ice cream recipes out there, but nothing beats this one for flavor and texture. I’ve been making most of our own ice cream for 10-15 years, now, and after many trials with raw, cornstarch thickened, … Continue reading
