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A HeartySol travel journal from Munich → Hannover → Berlin Traveling Through Germany: Munich, Hannover, and Berlin as Farmers There’s nothing like stepping out of your daily rhythm, hopping across the ocean, and landing in a place where the buildings are older than your entire family tree. This month, we traded our rolling Minnesota fields […]

What Traveling to Germany Taught Us About Farming, Culture, and Seeing the World Differently

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Hannover

Roman Clay makes a statement no doubt! After applying DIY Roman Clay to our own basement wall, I’m excited to show you how it’s done!

How to Make your Own Roman Clay Wall Application

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Roman Clay Wall Application

A tradition built on natural colors and even more vibrant memories. Come on in, let’s bring in natural colors of the rainbow and dye some Easter Eggs together! A Colorful Family Tradition These are the traditions that matter. The ones that plant a deeper understanding in my kids of who they are and where they […]

How to Naturally Dye your Easter Eggs

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Naturally Dying Easter Eggs

There’s something unmistakable about the scent of Glühwein drifting through a German Christmas market—warm citrus, whole spices, a little red wine, and that feeling that winter is something to savor instead of endure. During our time in Germany, we learned that Glühwein (pronounced “glo-vine”) isn’t just a drink. It’s a rhythm. A pause. A way […]

How to Make Authentic German Glühwein (A Cozy Winter Market Classic)

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German Glühwein

There’s nothing like traveling to Italy to remind you how simple, good food can be. While wandering the sun-drenched hills of Tuscany, I spent time with the nonnas—those incredible grandmothers whose hands seem to know every secret of the kitchen. One of the things I fell in love with was the way they make sun-dried […]

From Italy to the Farm: How I Learned to Make Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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Homemade Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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