Anna, Author at Tapestry Homestead

copper pots hanging against white tile background

Seasonal Meal Planning

How I Got Stuck Cooking the Same Five Meals (and Found My Way Out)

Norwegian Cranberry Cream

Heritage Recipes & Traditions

Norwegian Cranberry Cream

pastured chicken leftovers lunchtime salad with new potatoes, radishes and buttermilk dressing

Heritage Recipes & Traditions

Chicken, Bacon & New Potato Salad with Spring Herb & Buttermilk Dressing

raw fleece piled on a table waiting for processing into textiles such as pillows, blankets and mattress pads

Night Sweats? Try Wool

toasting glass of non-alcoholic wines at sunset

The Hidden Effects of Wine on Women’s Health—And the Best Non-Alcoholic Alternatives

A golden-brown Dutch apple and almond tart with a flaky crust, caramelized apple slices, and toasted almonds, served on a rustic wooden table.

Heritage Recipes & Traditions

Dutch Apple and Almond Tart

A rugged northern coastline with steep cliffs and rocky shores, overlooking the vast, windswept North Sea. The sky is overcast, with waves crashing against the shore, evoking a sense of untamed natural beauty and deep ancestral connection.

The North Sea Diet: Eating in Tune with Ancestral Wisdom

Icelandic Lamb & Winter Vegetable Puree

Heritage Recipes & Traditions

Icelandic Lamb & Winter Vegetable Puree

A rustic cast-iron skillet filled with golden-brown lamb and spring vegetable hash, featuring tender chunks of lamb, crispy new potatoes, bright green asparagus, and peas. The dish is garnished with fresh herbs and topped with a perfectly fried egg, with a runny yolk cascading over the savory hash. A wooden spoon rests beside the skillet on a linen napkin, evoking a cozy, farmhouse-style breakfast setting.

Heritage Recipes & Traditions

Welsh Lamb & Spring Vegetable Hash

A rare rack of lamb rests on a wooden cutting board, its crust seared to a golden brown while the tender pink interior is visible along the sliced edges.

Kitchen Tips & Tricks

Understanding Lamb in Canada: Versatility, Availability, and Grading