Sometimes, you just need a little cheese. Most of the time, you don’t have the money for it (or at least I don’t). From the prolific blog Foodie With Family comes one of the most comprehensive recipes for making delicious, savory feta cheese. Here at Cultivated, we love the...
Morel Mushrooms Grown at Home
posted by JDFair
Sounds impossible. Sounds improbable. It can be done. Morel mushrooms might just be some of the tastiest mushrooms to grow in North America. In my neck of the woods, the things can be found by taking a walk in the park, having a mushroom identification book on hand, and slicing them down the middle to be sure of no false-positives. One thing is for sure, morels are not easy to find (and can be dangerous if you don’t know what you are looking for). So why not take the guess work out of it entirely? Mushroom Appreciation.Com is a great resource for the mushroom lovers out there. In one of their more useful posts, the site discusses...
Edible Container Gar...
posted by JDFair
When you don’t have much space and the weather is violent, container gardens can be the perfect option for a bit of homegrown produce. When venturing into any gardening technique, a few tips from a seasoned professional is essential. Edible container gardens, when done right, can be a...
Raising Goats: An In...
posted by JDFair
Raising goats is a much more rewarding enterprise than you might think. Valuable fiber, great meat, and a nearly unlimited supply of milk and cheese is waiting in these precocious, entertaining creatures. Raising goats does, however, require a bit of expertise and some hard work. Grit (an...
Locally Grown Food a...
posted by JDFair
Ever want to buy some fresh, local produce? LocallyGrown.Net has created an interactive map of small farms and farmers’ markets around the U.S. In fact, LocallyGrown.Net even offers a unique address for small farms and locally grown food entities. Get out and meet some of the...