Author Archives: tracydi

Moving Part 2: Letting go of things

I am forced to do some of my minimizing during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. We are a few months into the pandemic of COVID-19 and the thrift stores, which is where I usually go to unload items I no longer use are not open and accepting donations so I’ve been forced to take a littleContinue reading “Moving Part 2: Letting go of things”

Moving Part 1: One Moving Task

Just after I started this website, I agreed to move into another house nearer my parents and other family members. Here is one task. You would be right if you guessed that I was not able to go through everything so thoroughly throughout this first move. But then I had a second try! See theContinue reading “Moving Part 1: One Moving Task”

Imperfect Herb Infused Plum Wine

I made some wine last August, which has aged a little so I just went through the process of putting it in individual bottles. Of course I had to try some even though it is not fully aged. It is very sour, but I enjoyed it and tried infusing it with herbs and citrus fruits.Continue reading “Imperfect Herb Infused Plum Wine”

Wild and Conventional Greens Pesto

I was reading through my fourth, yes fourth, general herbal book, and I ran across a recipe that called itself Wild Greens Pesto, which allows you to add any wild green together with garlic, olive oil, nuts and lemon juice to make a pesto. It is from the Book: The Herbal Handbook for Homesteaders, FarmedContinue reading “Wild and Conventional Greens Pesto”