Cacao: Bean to Bar
Everyone loves chocolate! At ViVerde we are growing cacao and soon we will have our pods. Read a quick run-down on how chocolate is made and try two simple and delicious recipes using cacao.
Earthen Floors for the Guesthouse
The earthen floors in our new guesthouse just received their final coat of “mud paint.” They are now awaiting the application of linseed oil that will harden the surface and make it shine. You may ask, “What is an earthen floor and why did you...
11 Ways to Waste Less Food This Year
With a little planning and inspiration, we could all do a better job of not wasting food. Here are eleven creative ideas you could easily adopt. Making the most of the food we purchase and grow ourselves helps us make a smaller carbon footprint. Plus, it saves money!
ViVerde 2017 Swale Project
What is a swale? A swale is a trench dug along the land’s contour, meaning all points along the bottom of the swale are at the same elevation. Swales at different levels can be connected by adding overflows, the water filling the higher ones first and then moving...
Ease Winter Gloom with Grapefruit: 3 Recipes
Try grapefruit muffins, hot buttered rum broils or a spicy sweet glaze for entrees.