Category Archives: The Simple Living Experiment
Bet on the Farm – Vegas Farmers’ Market
Last week, I wrote about my desire to eat more locally produced foods. Difficult as this is living in the Las Vegas valley, I do believe it is possible. Today my parents and I checked out the local Bet on … Continue reading
Pick-Your-Own Produce at Gilcrease Orchard
Lately, I have become increasingly interested in eating locally produced foods, something that is a bit difficult when you live in the middle of the desert. I have been to a few farmers’ markets in town, and have walked away … Continue reading
Peach Fest Part 2: Peach-Infused Vodka
Last Thursday I wrote about the 2 dozen+ fresh peaches my cousin gave me and the peach-whole wheat muffins I made from a handful of them. While my muffins were baking in the oven, I began another peach-fest project: peach-infused … Continue reading
Canning Homemade Strawberry Jam
Last week was my first experience in canning, as I canned 3 pints of homemade salsa. Today I tried out a recipe for 8 half-pints of strawberry jam, adapted from How to Sew a Button and Other Nifty Things Your … Continue reading
Peach Fest Part 1: Peach-Whole Wheat Muffins
My cousin gave about 3 dozen peaches today. I was super excited because it is so rare to find local produce that’s grown in the middle of the desert. The peaches were ripe, so I needed to figure out a … Continue reading
Becky A. Johnson 