By April, I’m pretty sure I’ll have some new and quite color descriptions of winter in Maine. Read More
Upcycling in one of its earliest forms — how could I resist? Read More
This pudding, a casserole really, is an ideal accompaniment to a dinner with chicken or turkey. Read More
Another day, another internet kerfuffle. Read More
Cutting your own Christmas tree sounds very bucolic in a warm and fuzzy Norman Rockwell way. But, then, you've never been to Rusty Metal Farm. Read More
Snow ice cream can be made anywhere it snows, but it has a surprisingly passionate fanbase in the American South. Read More
These buttery, nutty, slightly sweet cookies are perfect. Read More
I am perfectly aware of critters’ abilities to plot and scheme. Read More
We don’t have to buy produce grown across the country or around the world, if we are willing to eat seasonally — and accept that sometimes the lettuce we want isn’t the lettuce we can have. Read More
The students are not only taught how to plan menus and prepare interesting, quality dishes, but they also get real-world experience connecting with local food systems to make it possible. Read More
Many commercial dish soaps contain substances that can not only irritate your skin, but harm your respiratory health and aquatic life. Here's a homemade dish soap recipe easy on your hands, wallet and environment. Read More
Besides being grateful on general principles, we have another reason for gratitude on Thanksgiving: leftover turkey. Read More
I can’t even begin to imagine life on Rusty Metal Farm without my trusty tractor. Read More
When you aren’t a cooking enthusiast and aren’t really sure how the raw ingredients in your fridge could possibly fit together to form a meal, it’s challenging. But it’s not impossible. Read More
As goat milk rises in popularity, more recipes are being specifically designed with goat milk in mind. Read More
Winter is here, and ‘tis the season — for lip balm, anyway. Read More
Poor old mincemeat pie has fallen out of favor in many quarters though lots of Mainers, wise souls that they are, still make homemade mincemeat and relish it in pie at Thanksgiving. Read More
Worried about your upper body and arms? Spend some time loading, unloading and stacking straw or hay bales. Read More
Maine dairy leaders say that Vacationland is seeing a different trend, with milk sales increasing over the past year. Read More
Increasingly, the fashion industry is looking toward innovative fabrics made from unexpected materials for a more sustainable fashion future. Read More
