Last summer, while driving across the country, we stopped at Lehman's Hardware. If you’ve ever been there, you know exactly what it does to you. As a homesteader, you feel right at home. And then there’s the soda wall. Hundreds of bottles in all shapes, colors, and labels. It pulled at something ...

Rhubarb is one of the first truly fresh foods to appear after winter. Long before berries or tender greens are ready, their bright stalks push up through cold soil, offering a sharp, clean flavor that feels well-suited to the season.

Rhubarb isn't just for pie! Its natural tartness and bright flavo...

When I think of gummies, I tend to think of the brightly colored red, green, and yellow gummy bears of my childhood. While they bring back nostalgic memories of traveling to California to visit family, I shudder now as an adult when I think about what they are made with… corn syrup, synthetic dyes l...

I am a huge fan of elderberries, and not just because they are a natural plant here in the Pacific Northwest! They have such wonderful medicinal value and are probably the best-tasting medicinal herb — aside from maybe peppermint. These berries can be made into various products, including tea, tinct...