independence days

i'm joining in on sharon's challenge to create our own Independence Days by doing something every week from her seven categories:
1. plant something
2. harvest something
3. preserve something
4. prep something
5. cook something
6. manage your reserves
7. work on local food systems

i think key categories that appeal to me are the plant something, harvest something, preserve something, and prep something categories. i generally do cook a lot, trying new recipes and concoctions (though it gets a bit grueling in the summer with the kitchen heat... maybe i'll "prep" a solar oven for myself this year? thinking big ;) ).

i hope to check in here with my updates. kick me if i don't! (i know i've been avoiding blogger lately)