Skip to contentA luxury chicken tractor on a ?!!I know, those two words don’t seem to go together. “Budget” and “luxury” aren’t usually something you can combine, right?My husband would certainly agree!While this project turned out to be more time invested that he had banked on (and turned out much nicer than many chicken tractors we have seen on YouTube or Pinterest), it still WAS a budget chicken tractor!So what makes it “luxury” AND “budget” at the same time?!Well, the fact that we repurposed so many materials to create this “tiny house” for chickens is a big factor for the budget...…Skip to contentA luxury chicken tractor on a ?!!I know, those two words don’t seem to go together. “Budget” and “luxury” aren’t usually something you can combine, right?My husband would certainly agree!While this project turned out to be more time invested that he had banked on (and turned out much nicer than many chicken tractors we have seen on YouTube or Pinterest), it still WAS a budget chicken tractor!So what makes it “luxury” AND “budget” at the same time?!Well, the fact that we repurposed so many materials to create this “tiny house” for chickens is a big factor for the budget...WW…

Skip to contentDid you know that rain water is much better for plants than tap water?It contains nitrogen, which actually feeds the plants!That is why things seem to grow like crazy right after a good rain (of course the thorough watering helps, too).Plus, rain water doesn’t contain chlorine and the tepid temperature is far easier on your plants than frigid water from the house.And then there is the water bill. Yuck. Who needs more bills in their lives?!Living in the country with well water, we don’t have to worry about a water bill – however a lot of people do have to take that expense...…Skip to contentDid you know that rain water is much better for plants than tap water?It contains nitrogen, which actually feeds the plants!That is why things seem to grow like crazy right after a good rain (of course the thorough watering helps, too).Plus, rain water doesn’t contain chlorine and the tepid temperature is far easier on your plants than frigid water from the house.And then there is the water bill. Yuck. Who needs more bills in their lives?!Living in the country with well water, we don’t have to worry about a water bill – however a lot of people do have to take that expense...WW…

Skip to contentCold-hardy crops in Canada are a staple because of their resilience in frosty temperatures – and even snow!Aside from radishes, lettuce, and spinach, peas are my next favourite thing to plant in early spring ( before other plants would germinate in the chilly weather).Some years I have volunteers coming up before I have even planted, sprouting from pods I missed during harvest the year before!Peas are a diverse vegetable that can be used in a number of ways.You can eat the sprouts and young shoots fresh on salads (or as a garnish on hot dishes), munch on the pods raw or throw...…Skip to contentCold-hardy crops in Canada are a staple because of their resilience in frosty temperatures – and even snow!Aside from radishes, lettuce, and spinach, peas are my next favourite thing to plant in early spring ( before other plants would germinate in the chilly weather).Some years I have volunteers coming up before I have even planted, sprouting from pods I missed during harvest the year before!Peas are a diverse vegetable that can be used in a number of ways.You can eat the sprouts and young shoots fresh on salads (or as a garnish on hot dishes), munch on the pods raw or throw...WW…

Skip to contentI suppose this Swiss Steak isn’t quite the recipe Grandma used to make… Her style of cooking was “a little bit of this, a little bit of that” and recipes seemed to change slightly from one time she made a dish to the next.Fundamentally, though, this has all the building blocks of that hearty, aromatic Swiss Steak we all looked forward to.I have seen recipes that do not have mushrooms and some recipes that use carrots. You do you. This is my favourite combo for this recipe!One of the beautiful parts of a meal like this is how fast and easy it is to throw together for a crowd!I...…Skip to contentI suppose this Swiss Steak isn’t quite the recipe Grandma used to make… Her style of cooking was “a little bit of this, a little bit of that” and recipes seemed to change slightly from one time she made a dish to the next.Fundamentally, though, this has all the building blocks of that hearty, aromatic Swiss Steak we all looked forward to.I have seen recipes that do not have mushrooms and some recipes that use carrots. You do you. This is my favourite combo for this recipe!One of the beautiful parts of a meal like this is how fast and easy it is to throw together for a crowd!I...WW…

Skip to contentYou don’t have to break the bank going to a fancy restaurant to get a gourmet halibut dinner – and this recipe is so quick and easy you’ll be in love!My mom made a similar recipe when I was a kid, but (as always), I enjoy adding my own twist and trying new things… So this is an “Ellie Original” recipe!When cooking fish, the biggest mistake you can make is overcooking it; if you undercook it, you can always put it back on the heat again.But once it is overcooked, there is no going back. Overcooked fish gets dried out and chewy, rather than the perfectly tender, flaky result we...…Skip to contentYou don’t have to break the bank going to a fancy restaurant to get a gourmet halibut dinner – and this recipe is so quick and easy you’ll be in love!My mom made a similar recipe when I was a kid, but (as always), I enjoy adding my own twist and trying new things… So this is an “Ellie Original” recipe!When cooking fish, the biggest mistake you can make is overcooking it; if you undercook it, you can always put it back on the heat again.But once it is overcooked, there is no going back. Overcooked fish gets dried out and chewy, rather than the perfectly tender, flaky result we...WW…