Small Kitchen Cooking Video Series

This is an overview of the general goals and what to expect in a new Tiny House Cooking series of videos. Ariel has quite a few interesting videos that show every aspect of living in a small house including storage, using a small wood stove, living in a cold climate, etc. In this case her kitchen is only 50 sq. ft. but as you’ll see it is very well designed and efficient.

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Small, Simple, Slow and Steady

Blowdowns can be turned into beautiful furniture
Blowdowns can be turned into beautiful furniture

Many people are seeking a quick fix, ‘silver bullet’ solution to their housing situation and life in general. Just look at all the people who buy lottery tickets or go on crash diets for instance. In my experience things in the real world are not quick and easy. Everything of value comes at a cost of time and effort – building a home, homestead, good education, good relationships.

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Thriving 23-Year-Old Permaculture Food Forest – An Invitation for Wildness


“In the small town of Riverton at the bottom of New Zealand’s South Island is Robert and Robyn Guyton’s amazing 23-year-old food forest. The two-acre property has been transformed from a neglected piece of land into a thriving ecosystem.”

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