I’m Kali. Oregon mama, farmer’s wife and creator of the Potager book and blog. Join me and as we cook and garden through the seasons!
Lilacs always remind me of Anne of Green Gables. With a heady perfume, delicate blossoms and perfectly pastel colors, they’re just pure romance. One of the major selling points of our property was the handful of ancient lilac trees lining the driveway and alongside the…
A few years ago my sister-in-law brought a baked oatmeal dish to a girl’s weekend. In the past, I would have turned my nose up at such a thing! Wasn’t a big fan of oatmeal. But that weekend was absolutely freezing, and I was desperate…
Weeds. They’re everywhere. We all face them. Noxious weeds, invasive weeds, weeds that choke out beneficial plants and weeds that must be pulled. Ever notice that positive words are hardly ever used alongside the term “weeds?” Today we’re going to dive into all things weeds.…
There’s something about Spring that makes me want to lighten everything up. I’m currently repainting all the trim in my house a nice bright shade of white, swapping out my dark, heavy winter clothing and even lightening things up in the kitchen. I made this…
Homesteading is a beautiful way of life, full of simple pleasures and tangible rewards. It takes us back to our roots and can be infinitely better for our health; reasons why so many people have gravitated towards this lifestyle. But in our modern era of…
Strata is a dish made from chunks of bread. Usually an assortment of meats, cheeses, veggies and/or herbs are added as well. Then an egg + milk mixture is poured over the top, it is covered with cheese, and the dish is baked. My Strata…
When we bought our homestead in November 2020, it was the beginning of Winter, the landscaping was dormant and dead and we were entirely focused on getting the interior of our cottage to a livable state. And I use the term “livable” loosely. We lived…
There are a couple things that my family simply cannot survive without: homemade yogurt and this Go-To Granola. I make them every single week, without fail. A bowl of this granola, mixed with yogurt or even drizzled with raw milk is an easy, healthy way…
Everybody loves Spring flowers. They are a reassurance that Winter is over, Spring is on its way and there will be sun, warmth and LIFE again. The only thing about Spring flowers is that some of them are here today, GONE tomorrow. Here’s a few…