A little sweetness and spice makes things very, very nice. I’ve never thought about combining honey, red pepper flakes and cayenne pepper before. I especially never considered this combination for a pizza sauce. I will admit, making pizza was quite the challenge in the beginning. An oven is still an elusive convenience for my kitchen; […]
Our day started off pretty typical yesterday; morning coffee, check the internet and a Faire special for breakfast (poached eggs over hashbrowns with bacon or sausage). I had thought about going to Smallwood Farms and check out the plums, but Strat reminded me that it was Stampede Weekend and would probably be crazy to be […]
I was recently introduced to the world of sourdough! I know most of us have heard of sourdough bread and if you are like me, you can probably sit down and eat a whole loaf by yourself. I took a class strictly to learn how to make sauerkraut. I already knew I did not like beets and […]
The tick season started with an abundance of ticks in the area. Strat and I loathe the creatures. It seems that regardless of the precautions we took, the nasty bugs would find a way to get on us. I stumbled across a natural bug/tick repellent and I thought it would be a necessary spray to […]
The weather is warming up! It’s time to start thinking about hitting your favorite backpacking or camping areas! It’s also time to make sure your gear and supplies are in order. We are excited to announce that we have aligned with Solo Stove! Solo Stove is the ultimate backpacking stove. Chose from: Solo Stove weighs […]
Life has been full of awakening and challenges over the past few years; all in a good way. I grew up in a traditional, Catholic home, went to public school, church on Sunday and CCD (Confraternity of Christian Doctrine), aka Catechism, on Tuesday night. To further my unbeknownst submission to the indoctrination process, I joined the […]
We are excited to announce our newest affiliation with Brownells.com! Brownells.com is the leading supplier of Firearm Accessories, Gun Parts and Gunsmithing Tools. They have just added emergency and survival gear as well. Save $10 on your purchase of $150 from now thru March 31st by using Offer Code EC9. Thank you for supporting DIAXARIS […]
Summer! A time when life on the farm is very hectic. Various crops have already come and gone, especially in the orchard community. However, the next two to three months remain very, very hectic for most. A few days ago, Strat and I walked along the edge of the field. We had noticed that the […]
What does someone mean when they say, “oh, we live off-the-grid (OTG)?” The Urban Dictionary defines off-grid as taking a break from the phone or internet for awhile. However, true off-grid-living means there is no reliance on any of the mainstream systems for power, water, sewer, gas or any other utility. This can include the […]
Let me take you back in time; it’s September of 2012. I had business to tend do in the Puget Sound area, so I travel to my new home on my own. It’s late at night and it just so happens to be fire season. As I drive along the Columbia River, I notice lightening […]
