Thank you Devlin for sharing LaMar Alexander with me!
He is very clear and he has cheap ebooks, which I am going to get today!
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LaMar Alexander
Categories: Environmentalism, Money, Off Grid, Open your eyes, Simple living, Sustainable living, Tiny house
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Sooooo yummmmmmy!
I was totally craving coconut milk the other night and to my surprise I had both a can of it and a can opener. No recipe book. This is what I put together and I am going to share it now for two reasons. Both because it is good and because I have a habit of not writing down my own inventions and then I forget….
Tiny House Ontario veggies and rice with coconut milk (total prep and cook time 30 minutes)
Turn the BBQ on high
In BBQ pan put a quarter cup of water
A teaspoon of salt and another of fresh ground pepper
In pan put (I used all Ontario Organic stuff – except the coconut milk… which does not grow here)
1 large cut up onion
2 big garlic cloves chopped up
1 small broccoli
2 sweet peppers
2 vine tomatoes
Put this pan in the BBQ and cook the veggies until they are semi cooked (asian style)
Add
1 can of coconut milk
2 cups of cooked rice
Stir in and check occasionally. It becomes a little thicker and very bubbly at the side and this is when it is ready.
Taste for salt before serving. I needed a little more, but I like salt. A little fresh cilantro would dress this up for company but is not at all necessary because it is already great.
I hope you will try and that you enjoy this as much as I did!
Categories: Food, Off Grid, Time, Tiny House Ontario
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Mullein
I have a bumper crop of Mullein growing at Tiny House Ontario. Check to be sure that you are not allergic to it first like with any plant, but this is a GREAT toilet paper replacement if you get caught in a pinch. I am going to dry some of it this year too.
I have not tried any of these things and thus do not suggest that you be my guinea pig. I understand that Mullein Leaf has served many purposes over the past few centuries, from making candlewicks to casting out evil spirits. However, as an herbal treatment, Verbascum thapsus was primarily used as a cure for diarrhea, respiratory diseases and hemorrhoids. The leaves and flowers of the Mullein Leaf are classified in traditional herbal literature as expectorants and demulcents.
Mullein Leaf or scientifically referred to as Verbascum Thapsus is a wildflower native to much of Europe and Asia which can grow almost anywhere. Because of its thick, soft leaves, it is also called Grandmother’s Flannel and Our Lady’s Flannel. The word Mullein is said to be derived from the Middle English word for “soft” which is moleyne.
Traditionally, Mullein Leaf has been used by medicinal herbalists to aid with problems of the respiratory tract, such as cases of irritating coughs with bronchial congestion. Some herbal treatments extend the therapeutic use to pneumonia and asthma.
As far as natural herbs go, the Mullein Leaf is purported to reduce inflammation of the trachea along with soothes irritated tissues. Due to its high mucilage content, Organic Mullein Leaf is also recommended for topical applications by herbalists as a soothing emollient for inflammatory skin conditions and burns. Externally, an extract of these herbs made in olive oil is used for soothing and easing ear problems.
Mullein Leaf is also thought by some herbalists to provide constipation relief, help with sleeplessness, care for the kidneys and help with nervous tension.
The Mullein has very markedly demulcent, emollient and astringent properties, which render it useful in pectoral complaints and bleeding of the lungs and bowels. Slightly sedative and narcotic properties.
Demulcent, emollient, astringent and sedative.
Categories: Environmentalism, Forest, Magical, Nature, Off Grid, Simple living, Sustainable living
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Rainy Day Coffee and Paint
Tiny House Ontario does not yet have a propane cooktop. I know which one I want. A two burner by Atwood. It is not expensive or difficult to install. It is also significantly more convenient and cheap to run than this rig as well as being more safe.
Seriously… cooking atop of a giraffe’s head with a butane torch while spitting out Toonies might be a better idea. These little stoves are not very practical (even though this has been handy). The problem is that I have not found a sink, or a fridge that I like (and can afford) and until I have these, I cannot decide where the propane cooktop goes in the kitchen counter top and I do not want a hole in it until I know where every little bit is going.
Still rain comes and I have no intention of standing there in the cold spring rain while my water slowly boils. So the little camp cooker is the best I can do.
Who can complain when one has some really good coffee from Hatter’s Bay?
While I had my rainy day coffee – I put a base coat of (artist quality) paint on my mismatched cupboards. Not really an improvement but still, the knobs work!
Too, I won a free decorating consultation from Kingston Paint and Decorating while at an event to raise funds for the Special Olympics, so perhaps I will have them come to look at the Tiny House cupboard colour? I suspect that they may find this somewhat weird, but I know someone who works there – so she might pre-warn them! Still, I love the little ladder that came with it and I am happy to support a small business. Particularly those who support their community through donating to good causes!
Categories: Off Grid, Ontario, Simple living, Tiny House Ontario
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Current Storage Situation (with Plan)
The new addition has allowed me a little more storage. I have moved out the towels and blankets, toiletries and cleaning stuff and now the shelves are much better. Eventually four of the shelves beside the window (left side) will be removed so that I can install a Dickenson propane heater, but by this time I will have a shed to put my tools in and will not need the space behind the sofa for water and tools.
Plans, plans, plans!
Categories: Off Grid, Stuff
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