With Colorado’s 2017-2018 snow pack at record lows, we’ll likely face drought conditions for the 2018 growing season. You can still enjoy a fruit or vegetable garden, however, as long as some watering is allowed by your municipality. It’s important to conserve moisture by following these tips: Amend your soil. Use decomposed organic matter, such […]
Healthy Muffin Makeover
Muffins are easy to make, carry and eat Depending on the ingredients, muffins can be a healthy mini-meal or a between-meal snack. When we buy muffins at the store or bakery, they are often a dense cupcake without frosting, high in fat and sugar and low in fiber, protein and nutrition. Homemade muffins, however, can […]
Looking for Canning Advice? Be Cautious
Finding Reliable Canning Advice Local farmers’ markets are now showcasing fresh, summer produce which means that canning season is here! For many of us, putting up seasonal produce harkens back to watching Grandma in the kitchen with a steaming canner and rows of quart jars cooling on a towel. If you remember fondly Grandma’s pickles, […]