Fermentation can be intimidating, but when it comes to making pickles, it doesn’t get any easier! These naturally fermented dill pickles are the easiest way to make pickles. Which sounds like more work: struggling with a giant canner full of boiling water and jars, a pot of boiling vinegar brine, hot pads, jar lifters, etc.,…
Learn how to make Lemon Basil Soda, a refreshing and naturally fermented beverage. Lemon Basil Soda is a delightful twist on classic lemonade, combining the bright tang of lemons with the aromatic flavor of fresh basil. This soda is all-natural and non-alcoholic, making it a perfect drink for all ages. Much like my ginger beer…
Learn how to make ginger beer (some call it ginger ale) with this easy recipe. Ginger beer is an all natural, non-alcoholic soda. It’s spicy and sweet, great for settling the stomach or just enjoying as a refreshing beverage. I particularly love pouring it over a glass of vanilla ice cream as a ginger beer…
Learn how to make a ginger bug starter culture in just one week! Once your culture is thriving, you can use it to make naturally fermented sodas in all kinds of flavors. It’s easy! Say goodbye to chemically flavored sodas for good. Even though this culture is made with ginger, it only adds a slight…
A few days ago I asked my customers and followers for questions that I could answer for today’s video. Hope you enjoy this informal chat about life as a Louisiana Fiber Farmer: natural dye, fiber art, angora rabbits, homesteading, and Louisiana. Have a great week! If you need some fiber, visit my shop!
Blackberry Plum Jam is a delicious way to use summer fruits that are commonly grown in my area of Louisiana. The plums cook down into a lovely spreadable texture, and when paired with the blackberries, blend into a delicious sweet tart flavor, my favorite jam flavor. Blackberry Plum Jam is sure to become your favorite!…
This post contains Amazon Affiliate Links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. How to Extract Indigo Dye Pigment From Fresh Leaves: A Step-by-Step Guide In this post and video, I’m sharing how I extract indigo pigment from the leaves of the Japanese indigo plants (Persicaria tinctoria) that I grow in my dye…
We have mills that manufacture yarn at lightning speed; why do so many people still spin yarn the old fashioned way? Read on to discover why spinning yarn might be your new favorite craft. Are you looking for a new hobby that’s not only creative but also incredibly satisfying? Step into the enchanting world of…
How to Start Hand Spinning Yarn: The Bare Minimum You Need So, you want to be like Tasha Tudor and hand spin your own yarn. Maybe you dream of sitting by the fire with a cup of tea, a spinning wheel in front of you, and a basket of wool by your side. But at…
Hand spinning cotton isn’t hard, but it requires a few adjustments to your tools and techniques, especially if you’re used to spinning wool. Cotton fiber is a wonderful raw material for fiber artists, and with a little practice, you can create beautiful, continuous yarn for your own textile projects. Understanding the unique qualities of cotton…