Sage Herblore (especially good for sultry heat and thunderstorms)

Often associated with the Autumn and Winter, as it remains visible and green in the harshest of Winters, it is late Spring and early Summer when Sage is truly at its most beautiful. It has become a common herb for cooks and one of the most popular garden herbs, however Sage also has a rich […] … Continue reading Sage Herblore (especially good for sultry heat and thunderstorms)

Pine needle syrup

In the spring we make pine syrup after we harvest the new pine spruce. We use the syrup for Christmas cocktails because of the rich flavor or when we are sick. My husband made a vodka pine flavor last year and he loved the idea. This year he is gone try again. Go and have […] … Continue reading Pine needle syrup

Brownies from the Hearth

Can we talk brownies for a second? I mean….seriously. I love them. Not the cakey brownies but the dense, ooey gooey ones. The ones that….I make from scratch. Seriously, what kind of HearthKeeper doesn’t have skills in the kitchen? Okay…aside from my mother. She’ll tell you her culinary skills are limited to special […] via Brownies … Continue reading Brownies from the Hearth

Recipe: Eton Mess — Life & Soul Magazine

Eton Mess is a delightfully delicious and easy-to-make dessert that will satisfy any sweet tooth. This traditional English dessert comprises of whipped cream, strawberries and broken pieces of meringues. Usually served in the summer when it’s strawberry season, the recipe below can be made using frozen strawberries so you can get a taste for this […] … Continue reading Recipe: Eton Mess — Life & Soul Magazine