On Behalf of the Outhouse
How to enjoy a hole full of poo and pee.
Author: Daniel Kent
Integrated Pest Management: Ants
“Summer” is shorthand for “ant-invasion season.” And there ain’t no silver bullet. You’ll need an integrated approach like this one to win.
Italian Manhattan
Nocino is a fascinating green walnut liqueur from Italy. It is complementary with rye whiskey and a tart cocktail cherry as in this recipe for an “Italian Manhattan.” Included is a diagram to help you construct your own and sources for finding or making Nocino liqueur.
Wooden Knives
Handmade wooden knives to suit any purpose: chèvre, brie and other soft cheeses, mustard, jam and mayonnaise. They have unbeatable functionality and beauty. Make yer own with just a few simple tools.
Karen Dalton
Part Cherokee, part musical genius, all cabin dweller. Karen Dalton is the best singer you’ve never heard.
Emergency Beer Opener: Piece of Paper
How to open your beer with just a sheet of paper.
Kitchen Staple: Yogurt
Spend less time in the grocery store (unless you’re into that sort of thing) by simplifying the list. Buy a few staple ingredients and bend them to your will. Plain, whole milk yogurt’s creamy tang can be steered sweet or savory, and modified to endless variations like Rum Peach frozen yogurt, or a Chipotle Crema sauce for tacos.
Branch Handles
Skip Ikea and go into the woods. Forage some handles for your door, cabinet or drawers. Or hang one on the wall for extra storage. A little hardware and these instructions are all you need to make beautiful handles from found branches.
Woodpile Architecture
The supreme joy of firewood sorted into a pile. Illustrations and instructions for making stable and functional woodpiles.
Hillbilly Sangria
Simplify your summer with hillbilly home-ec. Forget the fruit-chopping and make sangria without the fuss.
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