We are Ale & Jeff, creators of The Curious Nook. We believe that living simply, seasonally, and appreciating the wonder of the natural world is good for both body and mind. Here you’ll find us gardening, baking, preserving, concocting, and generally trying to turn our small house into a cozy urban cottage.
What is dry farming and can you grow food crops without any water? Yes, you can grow food without water through a process called dry farming. Simply put dry farming is a method of growing crops without additional irrigation. This is best done in areas that are water stressed and have no to minimal rainfall over the summer months. The end result will produce intensely flavored and sweet crops!
I never grew up eating spicy food but I absolutely love it! This is the much tastier and better version of the jalapeños often found on nachos. But honestly I eat these with pretty much everything sometimes. Fermenting dials down the heat of the peppers so if you don’t like them raw maybe give this a try.
Taking strawberry jam to new heights by adding tayberry.
So here's a secret: not everything needs to be a sourdough. So what to do when sourdough baking just doesn’t quite fit into your life, but you still want to bake some tasty artisan bread? You use yeast of course!
This is everything that you need to know about growing, harvesting, and preparing artichokes to eat. I’m going to walk you through all the basics so it takes the mystery out of this unique and perennial vegetable.