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Candied citrus peelsOnce you start making marmalade and other citrus preserves, you start having a lot of citrus peels around.  Once you learn how easy it is to make candied citrus peels you will not throw another rind away!  This is a really fun candy to make and you can feel good about the simple ingredients that went into it! IngredientsCitrus peels (as many as you have)Organic cane sugarFiltered waterProcessScoop the flesh from your rinds trying to remove as much of the pith as possible because that is where the bitterness lies.  Slice your rind into whatever shapes you desire.  Long...

The Process of Writing a Book Part 2 of 4In part one I discuss the journey of conceiving of a the project and making a map for the book to actually become a reality.  Here I will share the process of writing the proposal and landing an agent....Writing the book proposal itself can take so much time.  It really searches your mind and soul as to what you really think your book would be. What are the chapters and how is the information organized?  I followed my friends platform and also used a friends notes on “Your Big Beautiful Book Plan” by Danielle LePorte.  I...

As you know, we have a book coming out in Spring of 2020.  Everyone asks about the process of getting a book published and so I decided to write about it.   The path ahead may be long.  Follow the light!"I want to write a book". This is something that I commonly hear when people learn that I have a book coming out in spring 2020. I am always amazed at how little people know about the long process of birthing a book! I intend to do a series to illucidate the steps involved in writing a book because I have...

We are excited to share with you all sorts of news and events that are coming up in our corner of the world.  We have booked workshops through the new year including new and exciting content like our holiday gifts for kids workshop!  Join us for a new dinner seriescalled Homestead Dinners.  There are also two events including our annual Apple Cider Pressing Party and Pumpkin Carving Party!  Scroll down for more details!.. .. . ..  . .. . . . ..  .. . . .. ... Homestead dinnersA fundraiser for our new homestead to develop community projects on the land.Fridays at 7pm. October 12th, November 9th, December 7th and January 11th....

New teen Saturday night cooking series!  Fun night out for teens only - they will learn how to cook great food and will sit down together to have a delicious and fancy meal at the end of the workshop!   A fun Saturday night for teens to get together with friends and learn a new skill and then sit down for a dinner party together.  Teens are often more open to learning from people outside of the home.  This workshop is geared towards teens who are ready to gain some serious skills in the kitchen and inspire them to make...