Journal

7 Days of Cheer ~ Day 3: Upcycled Winter Hat

As the winter solstice approaches, we wanted to offer you a little something to bring some extra joy and warmth to these busy December days! Day 3 is a tutorial for a Simple Upcycled Winter Hat.

7 Days of Cheer ~ Day 4: Sugar-on-Snow Slushies

As the winter solstice approaches, we wanted to offer you a little something to bring some extra joy and warmth to these busy December days! For Day 4, enjoy some Sugar-on-Snow Slushies or file away for your next snow day!

7 Days of Cheer ~ Day 5: Old-Fashioned Fruitcake

As the winter solstice approaches, we wanted to offer you a little something to bring some extra joy and warmth to these busy December days! Day 5 is one of our favorites for the Holiday season, Old-Fashioned Fruitcake.

7 Days of Cheer ~ Day 6: Gift Tags

As the winter solstice approaches, we wanted to offer you a little something to bring some extra joy and warmth to these busy December days!

7 Days of Cheer ~ Day 7: Fire Starters

As the winter solstice approaches, we wanted to offer you a little something to bring some extra joy and warmth to these busy December days! On our 7th day of cheer, we have the perfect project for your Solstice celebration of light and warmth - fire starters!

Shipping Delays Expected. Curbside Pickup Now Available!

Curbside pickup will be available on Fridays from 10am-3pm at Taproot Market in Portland, Maine. All orders must be placed by the Thursday before.

Taproot At Home :: Sausage, Kale & Potato Casserole

Warm and hearty, this is the sort of comfort food you want to turn to when the mercury dips. It can be made gluten-free by simply replacing the all purpose flour with a gluten-free option mix. Serves 6 to 8.

Taproot at Home:: Peach-Cardamom Jam

Makes 4 to 5 half-pint jars. Recipe from Allison Carroll Duffy. Originally published in Issue 6::WATER.

Summer Solstice Coloring Pages

In celebration of the Summer Solstice, enjoy these 4 new coloring pages inspired by the theme of our current issue TIDES, and the season ahead. Especially geared toward younger children, but fun and relaxing for all ages and skill levels.

Thank You for Your Support

Thanks to so many of you for purchasing the Busy Hands Bundles, helping us in our contribution to the National Black Food & Justice Alliance. 100% of proceeds will be donated to support this important work. We thank you.

Taproot at Home :: Rhubarb Dream

This recipe is adapted and inspired by my nana, Joan Mercier Churas, who raised 9 children on a fixed budget and managed to have dessert with every dinner. Now at the glowing age of 88, she continues to inspire me with her grace and skill in the kitchen.

Taproot at Home :: Red Onion Skin Dye

Supplies: 25-50 grams or more red onion skins. This is equivalent to a few large handfuls of onion skins. stainless steel pot. Decommission one from your kitchen, or visit a thrift store or your mother’s garage. Stainless steel is best as the metal will not leach into your dye bath. It’s a good habit to get into that once you start natural dyeing, you do not use these pots again for food prep.