LAAAMB!

At the Edge of the Woods farm we would like to announce the birth of our third lamb. A lamb is a young sheep under…

Carrots they’re Appeeling

Carrots are another example of an awesome vegetable that is often over looked and underappreciated. They certainly are not trending like kale or brussels sprouts.…

Sweet onions

Of the many things I'm looking forward to this spring, ramps – also known as wild leeks – are top on my list. They are…

Spring is Eggciting!

It finally feels like spring has arrived. With the excitement of prospective projects coming to fruition, I find myself wanting to jump head first into…

Beans, Beans the Magical…

I admittedly don't really know much about beans. I don't recall them being a notable part of my diet growing up aside from frozen lima…

Corn After the Harvest

This past weekend the Woodland Cultural Centre hosted a workshop on preparing corn for bread and soup at the Ohsweken community hall.

Kitchen Essentials: Cast Iron Care

Following up on my love of cast iron cookware I feel it is important to touch on some basics in caring for your pots and…

Seeding our Future

Part of the planning process for the spring is to decide which seeds to plant and how to save the seeds for next year. Seed…

Planning for Food

This spring will be the first time I will be involved in a planting project that includes more than a balcony or a small patch…

Generosity of Heart is What Great Food Is Made Of

A common misconception is that amazing food needs fancy cookware and the latest kitchen technologies. The appearance of a kitchen does not necessarily dictate the…

The Basics of Pantry Building

Building a well-stocked pantry is something that I talk about a lot when I'm cooking with people around. It creates an environment of unhindered free…

Looking back and a fresh start

Spending the last few weeks with friends and family over the holidays, I have had the pleasure of a good amount of time to reflect…