Spring foraging – Stinging Nettle Pesto

by makemendgrow // May 10, 2017 // No Comments

One of my favorite signs of spring is stinging nettle! It’s easily foraged and from an herbal remedy standpoint, this super food is full of nutrients and minerals like fiber, calcium and iron. They may also help with allergies (of course, if interested in... Continue reading →

Christmas with Maysara Wines

by makemendgrow // January 7, 2017 // No Comments

Hello dear readers! I hope the holidays were good for you and that you have all been doing well! 2016 FLEW by, as did our holiday and time off. While I’ll give a recap of all that we did with... Continue reading →

Blue Cheese Butternut Squash Soup with Chicken and Mushrooms

by makemendgrow // October 5, 2016 // No Comments

Fall hit here pretty quickly in Seattle; cool winds replacing the abnormally high summer temperatures. The leaves are changing and starting to fall and this week promises rain. I’ve been scurrying around the gardens, picking the last of my tomatoes,... Continue reading →

Back to a moment

by makemendgrow // May 3, 2016 // 1 Comment

It’s funny how a scent can do so much-bring you back to a moment, connect you to someone, remind you of a place. For me, scent is emotive, and I connect so many scents with memory. Tonight, I reached for soap to... Continue reading →

Sew Long

by makemendgrow // November 12, 2015 // 5 Comments

Hi there! It feels like it has been a long time since I just sat down and was able to sew. I forget that it is really a relaxing activity for me. The feel of my scissors cutting through new... Continue reading →

Making the most of local

by makemendgrow // October 17, 2015 // 3 Comments

I love making the most of local foods, idea of knowing my farmer, and exactly where and how my food is raised, and the idea of using all parts of an animal any time I can makes me happy. I feel... Continue reading →

Dryer Balls!

by makemendgrow // October 14, 2015 // 1 Comment

Guys, I am on a mission to have less junk in my house and that includes less chemicals. If you’ve been following this blog, you know that I get bored; and that I love crafts, saving money, and trying to live... Continue reading →

Finding your tribe

by makemendgrow // October 8, 2015 // No Comments

No matter what you do, or where you go, having or finding your tribe helps. Wait…What’s a tribe? You know that group of people that get you, and you don’t have to explain what you’re up to? That’s your tribe!... Continue reading →

Aromatherapy Play Dough

by makemendgrow // July 4, 2015 // 1 Comment

We go through a ton of play dough here, and I get tired of running to the store to replace what didn’t get put away fast enough, or rolled under the table and dried up. Yesterday, I tried making a... Continue reading →

Day 7: Frisee Salad with Jardons and a Poached Egg

by makemendgrow // May 7, 2015 // 6 Comments

I am so excited for our 7th day brunch recipe!! Terri over at Our Good Life brings us a tasty Frisee Salad with Jardons and a Poached Egg-YUM! by Terri Steffes Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 6 minutes 6072460 Ingredients... Continue reading →