Andrea McEvoy standing in the fall woods at peak color

WELCOME

I’m Andrea,
just an old-fashioned girl!

Also, the creator and author here at Simply Old-Fashioned. I’ve been an educator for 20 years and over the last decade, I’ve become a historical foodie, community herbalist, and traditional skills enthusiast!

Here at Simply Old-Fashioned you’ll find seasonal living topics on culinary/herb gardening, foraging wild edibles, cooking with whole foods, utilizing herbs to support wellness, and a whole lot more!

Seasonal Living

used to be a way of life

Grow, Gather, Cook, nourish
& return to your roots!

My mission is to help others live in tune with each season, slow down their busy lives, and return to a simpler way of life. Discover simple recipes, tips, & know-how to help nurture your home, hearth, and homestead.

It’s time to get back in touch with nature’s rhythms!

Where this all began

While teaching US history, specifically Virginia State History, I became fascinated with how people lived seasonally during different centuries. I was intrigued by all aspects of daily life from growing, preparing, and preserving food to taking care of the home and one’s health.

My curiosity then lead me to learn about hearth cooking, foraging wild edibles, planting a kitchen garden, growing mushrooms, using natural home remedies, keeping bees, planting natives for pollinators, plus a whole lot more.

With new skills came a new perspective, which is best summed up in this quote:

“Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of the Earth.“
– Henry David Thoreau (1854)

An 18th Century meal cooked by a hearth

Fun Facts About Me

I’d rather be

taking care of my bees

sipping on

coffee

visiting

colonial williamsburg

baking

a sweet treat

my weekends

in a used bookstore

Favorite Cookbook

Fannie farmer, 1st ed. 1896

My Favorite gArden tip

My Favorite recipe

My Favorite how to post

Bringing Old-Fashioned Ways Back

Currently, I’m a member in many organizations that embrace seasonal living and try to keep traditional skills alive and well. Simply Old-Fashioned is my place to share that knowledge with you!

Andrea McEvoy standing with her community herbalism certificate
an olive circle with a rosemary sprig on it

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