Food in London – Comparing food in USA and UK
January 25, 2024
Let’s Talk Fresh Food: London vs. the USA Hello from London! Being here in the heart of this bustling city, I’ve got
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Field Notes
Stories and guides from the life we’re designing on purpose: what’s growing in the garden, what’s cooking in the farm kitchen, life with the animals, and a little of everything in between.
East Tennessee commutes in London
January 25, 2024
In the bustling heart of London, life moves at a frenetic pace, markedly different from our cherished farm in East Tennessee. Both
🌿 Farmin’ in the Heart of London: Hackney City Farm 🐖🌱
January 24, 2024
Today’s adventure took an unexpected turn as we discovered Hackney City Farm (est 1984), just a 30-minute bus ride from central London.
Experiments with Sourdough: One Starters’ Journey From Tennessee to London
January 23, 2024
On this trip to London from our farm in Tennessee, I embarked on a fun adventure and brought along a special companion:
#FarmFashion Finds a Home in London: The Mystery of Fred Ess’s Overalls
January 22, 2024
This weekend’s adventure at Portobello Market in London turned out to be more than just a typical shopping spree – it was
All Things Old Made New Again: Restoring Cast Iron 🍳
January 17, 2024
I love reviving old, forgotten treasures into something magnificent. And what better example than the classic cast iron pan? Its snowy and
Caring For Your Chickens in Cold Weather!
January 15, 2024
It’s no secret that I adore my chickens and as the cold revs up they require some special attention to ensure their
Farm Fitness – Who Needs a Gym?
January 11, 2024
Part of our motivation for this journey has been to embrace a healthier lifestyle. Each farm chore isn’t just a task; it’s
Cold Rainy Days, Comfort Foods, and Lane’s Tennessee Chili
January 6, 2024
🌧️🍲💕 On these chilly, rain-soaked days, nothing warms my heart and tummy like a big bowl of Lane’s Hot Chili. Bursting with
🍴 Family Recipe Alert! 🍴🧀 Grandmother Atkins Mac & Cheese
January 3, 2024
Spent a BombDiggity day in the kitchen with my grand chefs, Addy and Brylee, as we whipped up Grandmother Atkins’s legendary Mac
What Does BombDiggity Mean? Our #1 Question Answered
December 29, 2023
Our number one question… what does BombDiggity even mean?!? Well, let Lane and I tell you! BombDiggity has been in my life
Mama Jules’ Leftover Turkey Pot Pie Recipe
December 28, 2023
Whip up Mama Jules’ Leftover Turkey Pot Pie—a scrumptious solution for your holiday turkey leftovers! It’s a comforting classic that doesn’t fuss
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