

Canning for hard times
Growing up in the 70's my grand parents always had a big garden loaded with numerous vegetables. Now I'd love to write about how I hoed...


Cranberry wine
I am sitting here on the porch with a glass of cranberry wine that I put on last fall. The night air is still warm. Shortly the moon will...


The fermented life
It has been brought to my attention that I am a bit eccentric. It is true that wine, beer, cider and vinegar are interesting to me for...


Don't pee in the water!
The old galvanized wash tub was and is an essential must have for the poor. As a child my wife's family used these tubs for everything...











