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You’ve probably seen these eggy things before….you know the ones cooked in muffins tins. They are sometimes called egg muffins or egg bites. Doesn’t matter what you call them….they're delicious! As per usual round here, this recipe is flexible. Change up the add ins and different cheeses to whatever you have in your fridge or what’s plentiful in your garden. Make it your own. Ingredients   ½ lb of bacon cooked and into bite sized pieces. (you could also use crumbled sausage, chopped ham etc.) A few handfuls of finely chopped veg of choice (zucchini, bell pepper, onion, mushroom) Some fresh...

Hygiene seems to be the buzz word these days. Sleep hygiene is a big one and having a bedtime routine all contribute to a good night's sleep. Did you know there's cut flower hygiene too? The flowers are beyond beautiful right now. This arrangement is from Northside Cafe on Princess Street. We're thrilled that they love local flowers enough to have them on their tables....fresh ones each week.  Whether our flowers are in a restaurant or in your home, we want you to enjoy them as long as possible. In flower talk this is called vase life. Wondering what to...

Mark and I made an early trip to the County to pick up bees Sunday morning. These are nucs (starter hives) for our bee mentorship participants from last year. These mentorship participants learned how to bee keep last year and now they are full fledged beekeepers with their own hives. We were musing about just how exciting it must be for them. It sure is for us. Learning something new can’t help but enhance our lives. It's the excitement of a whole new world seen from a different lens.   Beekeeping as a hobby has exploded in recent years and...

On the flower side of the farm, the plants are really starting to get their grow on. It takes a bit to get over the shock of being transplanted but once they get established, they take right off. Since they are exerting so much energy it’s the perfect time to give them a little boost. Think of it as encouragement to keep going! Compost tea will help your plants grow strong roots and foliage. It’s as simple as watering them with it. Have you heard of this concoction before? It's a healthy, organic way to boost your plants. A handful...