Laura Lawrence- Northern Michigan Homesteader
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January 30th 2023
Seeds- Kitchen Sink Casserole, say what? - Tostadas
It’s almost February and I am in super garden planning mode. Well not so much planning, like day dreaming of the sunshine and barefeet. I recently went through the Baker Creek seed catalog , wrote down many many things, went back through and focused on what I know I wanted to plant this year and marked one’s I would like to try in the future. I ended up only purchasing 8 packets, quite a record for me to keep it that low! I seed save many many things, but I still like to purchase seeds to keep trying new things, seeing what I can improve upon and some are just fun! So what did I buy?
Atomic Purple Gomphrena (I grow all things purple) – It’s an herb that I plan to research more for medicinal uses, it’s a great cut flower, and I read it makes a great purple tea! Sounds fun!!
Cayenne Pepper – well if you’ve read my previous blog post from January 7th you’ll know why I want Cayenne Pepper growing this year to! It heals!
Butterfly Pea Blue Queen – This one sounds so much fun! “Our favorite kid-friendly drink; when you add a drop of lemon to the deep blue tea, the color instantly turns a bright pink, like magic! Natural Pink Lemonade, anyone?” Plus it’s an edible ornamental flower. I’m sold!
Horehound – Another medicinal herb I’m adding to my Herb/Cottage garden it tastes like licorice and I hear its’ really good for coughs.
Dandelion Pink – Yes PINK!! How amazing is that?!?! Dandelions are edible and medicinal, and this one is pink. Yep, I’m sold!
Marigold Colossus Red Gold Bicolor – This one is really cool, the petals are edible and it helps repel garden pests!
Bonny Best- I wanted an extra pack of these – they are one of my favorite tomatoes along with Tappys Heritage.
Buckwheat – This is really pretty and helps fix the soil. You can also eat the seeds and it’s great for the bee’s!
Besides daydreaming of the sun I’ve put up two new recipes. One is a Casserole- I call it 
“Everything But The Kitchen Sink” Casserole. Why? Because literally you can use this recipe as your base and alter it to whatever you may have on hand. Adding the fried onions and cheese on top gives it a delicious layer! The other recipe is one of our favorites, Corn Tostadas! I make Carnita meat with our own raised pork and we use that on
everything including creating these Tostadas. But the great thing about these is you do not need to have pork, you can put anything on them! Shredded chicken, steak, beef, beans and all the delicious toppings! They are simple to make and easy to hold and eat.
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Tomato Planting & Cheesy Orzo
Short & Sweet (Dandelions too)
Fries- Nuggets & Beans
May 2nd 2023
(herb garden) - Saying No - Tinctures
Starting New
Maple Syrup- Rub’s- Taco Seasoning
Starting Your Seeds Indoors – Building a Trellis in the Garden – What to do with Lard
March 13th 2023
All About the Chickens
March 4th 2023
Back from Vacation – Cookies – Creamy Pasta
February 24th 2023
Carnita's - Gardening Worksheets -Bagels & More
Honey Oat Bread - Pasta Carbonara - Marbling Fats
February 5th 2023
Weather – 15 Minute Dinner – French Toast – My Happy Place
January 30th 2023
Seeds- Kitchen Sink Casserole, say what? - Tostadas
January 21st 2023
Seed Starting - Muffins w Glaze - Cheesy Potatoes
January 18th 2023
Greek Yogurt - Sprouts - Lotion Bars - A Challenge
January 7th 2023
New Recipes- Semi Famous Pizza Sauce- Healing a Wound
Launch of my Sourdough Series!
December 16th 2022
Gateway Cheese - Canning Carrots - Preserving Lemons
December 11th 2022
Rice– Artisan Fancy Loaf – Coffee
December 8th 2022
Spaghetti Sauce – Dryer Balls – Apothecary
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