Emma remembers: “Frida always said, a walnut tree gives 100 years of shade and 100 years of fruit.” – In many old European farmyards, a black walnut tree was planted when a child was born. More than shade, the black walnut tree harvest was a promise of food, wisdom, and protection that carried families through…
Frida always stood between berry bushes and simmering pots in the summer. She used to say, “When you preserve fruit, you also preserve time.” Back then it sounded like an old saying. Today I know she was right. Preserving food is not only about storage—it is about care, memory, and resilience. This new series Homestead…
Cheap and easy quinoa vegetable stew with carrots, leek and potato – a budget-friendly, vegetarian one-pot recipe for meal prep and leftover veggies.
Try this authentic Spanish tortilla recipe – a budget-friendly Spanish food classic made with potatoes, onions, and eggs. Perfect for meal prep, easy dinners, or a healthy snack.
Homemade apple cider vinegar is one of the quiet treasures of slow living. You don’t need special equipment, complicated recipes, or additives – just apples (Malus domestica), clean water, and a little patience. It’s a beautiful example of fermentation at home, where nature does the work while we simply guide it with a wooden spoon.…
There’s something magical about turning a simple garden harvest into a sweet memory. This easy red currant cake recipe is one of those bakes that carries the flavor of summer in every bite – tart currants melting into a creamy filling, all on a rustic crust. It’s a red currant cheesecake you can make with…
Gentle support for memory care, senior focus, ADHD, and mindful travel If you’re supporting someone living with dementia, traveling with elderly parents, or caring for seniors in daily routines, you know how precious quiet, meaningful moments can be. The Bold & Easy Gardening Coloring Book was designed to offer those moments—especially when outdoor activities aren’t…
There’s something deeply reassuring about green asparagus in spring. It’s crisp, clean, and grounding. In Frida’s garden, asparagus wasn’t just food. It was part of the seasonal rhythm, part of what kept the body in balance after a long winter. I didn’t think much of it as a child. But now, with each year of…
Discover how healing herbs like sage, lemon balm, and peppermint can support your body during fasting and detox. Learn how to grow, harvest, and store these powerful tea herbs from your own garden.
The morning air is crisp as I step into the garden, the ground still damp from the night’s quiet rain. Rows of tall, green stalks stand before me, their long, elegant leaves swaying gently in the breeze. Leeks have been waiting patiently, growing slowly, steadily, deepening their roots with each passing season. I kneel, fingers…