Fun in the sun is a motto we live by. Gary and I acquired a couple of sit-on-top kayaks last year and never had time to take them out due to lots of homestead projects and other things. This year … Continue reading →
Ian was able to harvest a deer this year during hunting season. Part of the meat was reserved for making pepper sticks, which we all love. Hunting season is also the end of harvest season for the garden so it’s … Continue reading →
There is a lake way up in the mountains near where we live. At about half an acre, and a depth of only about three feet, it’s not really a lake so much as a large pond. Many, many years … Continue reading →
When Eli and Ian were young we couldn’t afford fancy vacations so we went camping — a lot. We still like to go camping; however, as we have gotten older Gary and I prefer more comfort than a tent and … Continue reading →
The cool, wet climate of the The Pacific Northwest produces temperate rainforests which are perfect for growing mushrooms. One of our favorite mushrooms to harvest in the wild is chanterelles. They have a nice mild peppery-type flavor that compliments a … Continue reading →
