Einstein quote: logic vs. imagination
“Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.” Albert Einstein
The best time to plant a tree quote
This is a photo of an apple tree growing from rotting apples on our compost pile. We potted several starts and hope to re-plant them in the yard once they are bigger. “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” — Chinese proverb
Garrett Gunderson quote: To live a life you love …
“To live a life you love; plan, organize, and structure your life such that each day is spent in an environment that supports your Soul Purpose.” — Garrett Gunderson
Mary Oliver quote: Instructions for living a life.
“Instructions for living a life. Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.” — Mary Oliver
Norman Vincent Peale quote: Attitude
“Any fact facing us is not as important as our attitude toward it, for that determines our success or failure.” Norman Vincent Peale
Mark Twain quote: the right word
“The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.” — Mark Twain
A few quick tips for beef bone broth
Just a few quick tips to enhance the flavor of beef bone broth. Roast the meaty bones in the oven at 350 degrees until well browned. [1] Then proceed to make the broth. You may want to simmer beef bone broth as long as 72 hours. The broth can be strained if desired, but…
How to make delicious meat stock and bone broth
We have raised our own pastured poultry for approximately 15 years. When we first started, I was a nursing mom with six children under the age of 11. I needed simple, quick solutions for meal prep. So stocking my canning room with canned chicken and chicken broth was a god-send. Although it was a lot…
DIY Elderberry Syrup Recipe
Common sense tells us that nature provides the nourishment our bodies need to maintain a healthy immune system and to help us heal when we get sick – if we know where to look. Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) is a member of the honeysuckle family. Extracts of the berries are used primarily as antiviral agents for…
Egg Drop Soup recipe
We love to eat soup this time of year and one of our family favorites is egg drop soup. It is a simple, quick easy meal. I have provided two versions of our favorite egg drop soup recipe: the first makes enough soup for a crowd, scroll down for the smaller version. Enjoy!