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The farmhouse journalLast added 8 Nov 2026

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On food, sleep, walks and the turning year.

Plain pieces for an ordinary week: what is good now, how to cook more vegetables without a diet, a few pots on the sill, earlier evenings and easy walks. Every one ends with one simple dish, or one small act, for today.

Start here · Seasonal eating

What Eating With the Seasons Actually Means

Seasonal eating is less a rule than a habit of looking at what is ripe near you and cooking that. Here is what it means in an ordinary week.

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No. 1 · 7 pieces

Seasonal eating

What is good now, and how to put it on a plate.

Guide5 minWinter Plates That Still Feel FreshWinter food does not have to be beige. Use cabbage, leeks, citrus and a few sharp touches to keep cold-weather suppers bright, warm and simple.Read on Published 2 Nov 2026
  1. Article6 minAutumn Roots and a Slower KitchenAs the days shorten, carrots, beets and squash ask for the oven and a little patience. Here is how to cook autumn roots simply and let the kitchen slow down.Published 28 Oct 2026
  2. Article6 minWhat Eating With the Seasons Actually MeansSeasonal eating is less a rule than a habit of looking at what is ripe near you and cooking that. Here is what it means in an ordinary week.Published 21 Oct 2026
  3. Comparison6 minFarmers Market vs Supermarket: Buying Seasonal Either WayBoth a farmers market and a supermarket can feed a seasonal kitchen. Compare price, freshness, choice and convenience, and pick what fits your week.Published 16 Oct 2026
  4. Guide5 minA Simple Spring Plate: Greens, Peas and Something WarmBuild a spring supper from tender greens, sweet peas and one warm element. A method you can repeat all season, plus a dish to make tonight.Published 12 Oct 2026
  5. Guide5 minSummer Eating Without Cooking MuchWhen the kitchen is too hot to stand in, summer produce does most of the work. Learn a no-stove method for supper, plus one cool dish to make tonight.Published 5 Oct 2026
  6. Guide6 minHow to Know What Is in Season Where You LiveA season in Maine is not a season in Arizona. Learn five simple ways to find out what is ripe near you this month, with no apps or special tools.Published 29 Sep 2026
About seasonal eating

More vegetables, cooked plainly and well.

Article5 minVegetables for People Who Say They Do Not Like ThemWhether it is you, a partner or a child, a calm and patient approach beats pressure. Here is how to make vegetables something people will try.Read on Published 24 Oct 2026
  1. Guide5 minOne Vegetable, Five Ways: Cooking Through a CabbageA single cabbage is cheap, keeps for weeks and makes five very different suppers. Here is how to cook your way through one head.Published 20 Oct 2026
  2. Article6 minBeans and Lentils: The Quiet StaplesCheap, filling and easy to keep, beans and lentils earn a spot in the pantry. Here is how to cook them without fuss.Published 16 Oct 2026
  3. Comparison5 minRaw vs Cooked Vegetables: Plain AnswersNeither raw nor cooked wins every time. Here is how each one behaves in the kitchen, and how to pick what suits the vegetable and the meal.Published 12 Oct 2026
  4. Guide5 minA Pot of Soup for the WeekOne big pot on a quiet afternoon gives you lunches and suppers for days. Here is a flexible method that works with whatever vegetables you have.Published 9 Oct 2026
  5. Guide5 minHow to Roast a Tray of Vegetables Every TimeOne hot oven, one tray and a few small rules turn almost any vegetable into something sweet, brown and worth finishing.Published 5 Oct 2026
  6. Article6 minMore Vegetables Without a DietYou do not need rules, scales or a fresh start on Monday. A few small habits make vegetables the easy thing on your plate.Published 2 Oct 2026
About vegetables & simple cooking

No. 3 · 7 pieces

Windowsill & garden

Herbs on the sill, salad in a pot, a little dirt under the nails.

Article5 minWhy Growing a Little Food Changes How You EatYou do not need a farm. A few pots can shift what you buy, how you cook and how closely you watch the seasons. Here is what to expect, and what not to.Read on Published 23 Oct 2026
  1. Guide6 minA Balcony Salad Garden in Four PotsFour pots, one sunny balcony and a season of fresh salads. A simple layout with what to plant, when to water and how to harvest.Published 19 Oct 2026
  2. Article6 minRegrowing Kitchen Scraps: What Works and What Does NotGreen onions in a jar are real. A pineapple top on the sill is mostly a hopeful houseplant. Here is an honest list of which scraps are worth your time.Published 15 Oct 2026
  3. Comparison5 minPots vs Raised Beds for a First GardenPots are cheap and movable. Raised beds hold more and water more evenly. Here is how the two compare, and how to pick for your yard, budget and time.Published 12 Oct 2026
  4. Article5 minWhat to Grow When You Have Almost No SpaceA sill, a stoop or a single sunny corner can still feed you a little. Here is how to choose crops by light and pot size, not by wishful thinking.Published 9 Oct 2026
  5. Guide6 minMicrogreens on a Kitchen CounterA shallow tray, a little soil and about ten days give you a tender crop of green shoots. Here is a clean, simple way to grow them on a counter.Published 5 Oct 2026
  6. Guide6 minStart a Windowsill Herb Garden This WeekFour pots, a bright window and a handful of soil are enough to put fresh herbs within reach of the stove. Here is how to start this week.Published 2 Oct 2026
About windowsill & garden

No. 4 · 7 pieces

Sleep & rest

Earlier suppers, darker rooms, slower evenings.

Article5 minWhen Sleep Goes Wrong for a WhileRough nights happen to nearly everyone. Here is how to get through a bad patch kindly, and how to tell when it is time to talk to a doctor.Read on Published 28 Oct 2026
  1. Guide5 minA Bedroom That Feels a Little Like the CountryDark, cool, quiet and a little green: how to turn an ordinary bedroom into a calm, country-feeling place to rest, using what you already own.Published 25 Oct 2026
  2. Guide6 minMorning Light and a Slow BreakfastGood evenings often start at breakfast. Here is how to use morning daylight and a calm first meal to give your whole day a steadier rhythm.Published 22 Oct 2026
  3. Comparison6 minHerbal Tea vs Warm Milk: Evening Drinks ComparedTwo cozy evening drinks, side by side. See what each one offers, who each suits, and how to make a good cup of either.Published 20 Oct 2026
  4. Article5 minSleep and the Seasons: Longer Nights, Shorter NightsWinter nights are long and summer nights are short, and your evenings feel it. A season-by-season look at rest, light and what to put on the table.Published 18 Oct 2026
  5. Guide5 minA Wind-Down Hour That Is Not a ChoreBuild one easy evening hour from things you already do: dim lights, a warm drink, a slow tidy. No routine of fifteen steps required.Published 15 Oct 2026
  6. Article6 minAn Earlier Supper for Calmer EveningsMoving supper a little earlier can make the evening feel roomier. Here is how to try it, what to cook, and what to leave to folklore.Published 12 Oct 2026
About sleep & rest

No. 5 · 7 pieces

Walks & easy movement

Walking, stretching and garden work as everyday movement.

Guide6 minWalking in Rain, Cold and Heat Without MiseryWeather is the best excuse and the easiest one to answer. Here is how to dress, time and shorten a walk so rain, cold or heat does not end the habit.Read on Published 24 Oct 2026
  1. Guide5 minFive Easy Stretches While the Kettle BoilsFive gentle stretches you can do at the counter in the minutes you spend waiting for the kettle or the pot. No mat, no gear, no hurry.Published 22 Oct 2026
  2. Guide5 minA Market Walk on Saturday MorningTurn a Saturday errand into an easy walk with a basket at the end of it. Here is how to stroll a market, choose what is in season, and carry it home.Published 20 Oct 2026
  3. Comparison5 minA Daily Walk vs a Weekly WorkoutA small walk every day and one big session a week are both fair ways to move. Here is how they differ in daily life, and how to choose without guilt.Published 18 Oct 2026
  4. Article5 minGarden Work as Everyday MovementWeeding, carrying and watering are easy movement hiding in plain sight. Here is how to enjoy garden chores without strain, and what to watch for.Published 16 Oct 2026
  5. Article6 minWalking Through the Seasons: What to NoticeThe same loop looks different every month. A season-by-season list of small things to look for, so an ordinary walk turns into a quiet bit of attention.Published 14 Oct 2026
  6. Guide6 minThe After-Supper WalkA short stroll once the dishes are stacked is one of the oldest habits there is. Here is how to start one that sticks, with no gear and no goals.Published 12 Oct 2026
About walks & easy movement

No. 6 · 7 pieces

Simple kitchen & pantry

A plain pantry, a short plan and less waste.

Article5 minBread, Butter and Honest SnacksGood bread, real butter and a handful of plain snacks can carry you between meals without any fuss. Here is how to keep them well and eat them happily.Read on Published 8 Nov 2026
  1. Article5 minThree Knives and a Heavy Pan: A Simple Kitchen KitYou do not need a drawer full of gadgets. Three knives, one heavy pan and a few plain tools cover almost every simple supper.Published 6 Nov 2026
  2. Guide5 minLess Waste From the Vegetable DrawerSoft carrots and slimy greens do not have to be a weekly habit. Learn how to store vegetables well, use them in order and rescue what is tired.Published 4 Nov 2026
  3. Comparison5 minFresh vs Frozen Vegetables: When Each WinsFresh is not always better and frozen is not a failure. Here is when each one earns its place in a simple kitchen, and how to store both well.Published 3 Nov 2026
  4. Article5 minCooking Once, Eating TwiceCook a little extra on purpose and a second supper nearly makes itself. Here is how to do it safely, without eating the same plate twice.Published 1 Nov 2026
  5. Guide5 minPlan a Week of Suppers in Twenty MinutesA plain way to plan five suppers, one list and one shopping trip in about twenty minutes, with room left for leftovers and a night off.Published 30 Oct 2026
  6. Guide6 minA Farmhouse Pantry in Twelve JarsTwelve jars and a few tins are enough to turn a bare fridge into supper. Here is how to stock a small pantry that earns its shelf space.Published 28 Oct 2026
About simple kitchen & pantry

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