I'm going to take just a second to say THANK YOU to all of the folks who are planning to attend the Alaska Homestead Expo. I'm trying not to get all mushy on you but the truth is you are helping me fulfill a lifelong ...

It's APRIL! The days are getting so long and it's finally starting to warm up! Yesterday we got 4" of snow at the farm but I expect that will all melt away in the next couple of days. My favorite kind of snow is the ...

It's finally March which means that soon our days will be longer than the lower 48 and our temps are starting to climb! There's finally warmth in the sun and we start to feel like we've crossed a major hurdle and spring and summer are ...

Any time I my grown kids are coming for dinner, I ask what they would like, chicken and rice is usually one of the first dishes requested. It's a hearty, home-style meal but I've found several hacks to make it far more nutrient dense (plus, ...

If you have ever met my friend Becky then chances are she has fed you because she is the MOST hospitable person I've ever met. She is always feeding people and taking them food and just generally loving on everyone around her. Becky is from ...

It's time to start planning your 2024 Alaska Vegetable Garden! It's that time! When we dream of spring by burying our noses in gardening catalogs. It always gives me hope to see the full color photos of blooming flowers and ripe fruits and veggies. ((Before ...