Salmon & Rice Cakes with Easy Variations
I try to prepare one meal featuring fish or seafood every week. I think it is important to vary the types of protein that our meals include. Our whole family likes fish and seafood. In fact, we would...
View ArticleHomemade Herbal Tea Blends in 4 Simple Steps
One of my favorite things to do with herbs is blend them into delicious, comforting teas. I’ve been blending herbal teas for years, and I have yet to get bored of developing new combinations. Sure,...
View ArticleFudgy Coconut Flour Mocha Chip Cake {Gluten & Grain Free}
I take my coffee very strong, dark, and seriously. No sweeteners, rarely cream, and absolutely no froo-froo fancy coffee drinks allowed. I used to like mochas when I still enjoyed too much sugar,...
View ArticleStick-To-Your-Ribs Oatmeal Pancakes (Gluten-Free)
Saturday morning is pancake morning in our house. We all look forward to the day’s relaxed start, and even though I’m kept on my feet flipping and frying our breakfast, I like not feeling rushed to get...
View ArticleSlow Cooker Lasagna: Comfort Food At Its Easiest
Last week, I made lasagna for dinner for our family. You should have heard their reactions when it was time to eat. “LASAGNA?!?” Yeah, they were pretty happy. I had to wonder why I don’t make it more...
View ArticleSpring Tuna Salad with Dandelion (Plus 7 Other Great Dandelion Recipes)
Since the last post was all about dandelions, it’s only fitting to follow that one up with a recipe post featuring that delightful herb! While the greens are excellent sources of minerals, nutrients,...
View ArticleGreen Chickweed Smoothie (Plus 5 Other Chickweed Recipes)
As I read more about chickweed for this month’s Herb of the Month post, I came across a recipe for a green chickweed juice in my Medical Herbalism book. (affiliate link) It was just pineapple and...
View ArticleWhy Bake With Sourdough?
If you look up a bread recipe, chances are high that you’ll find baker’s yeast on the list of ingredients. It’s typically pretty important unless you’re going for unleavened bread! But I make all of...
View ArticleHow to Make, Store, & Care For a Sourdough Starter
Yesterday I wrote a post on my favorite benefits of baking with sourdough. Though there are many, five really stand out in my book. Of course that information is all well and good, but to enjoy baking...
View ArticleBasic Sourdough Sandwich Bread
Now that we’ve covered how to make your own sourdough starter, the fun can really begin! Though sourdough starter can be used in many different kinds of recipes, mastering a good loaf of sourdough...
View ArticleEasy Sourdough Drop Biscuits
Next to my basic sourdough sandwich bread, I probably make sourdough biscuits with my starter most often. They come to together so quickly and don’t require as much advance preparation time as the...
View ArticleMorning Glory Sourdough Muffins
Another one of my favorite ways to use sourdough starter is in a batch of delicious, perfect-for-the-morning sourdough muffins. There’s something fun about muffins. They’re little individual...
View ArticleThe 50 (and counting!) Best Sourdough Recipes Roundup
Most of the time, when we think about sourdough, we think about bread. And for good reason! Sourdough bread is incredibly yummy. It deserves it’s reputation. But there are so many uses for sourdough....
View ArticleHerbal Pregnancy Tea Blend
Herbal tea is a great way to stay hydrated and help prepare the body for birth during pregnancy. This blend is suitable for before, during, and after pregnancy, and really, anytime! Staying hydrated is...
View ArticleTasty, Frugal, and Meatless Tex-Mex Taco Lentils
Tex-Mex Taco Lentils are a simple, nutritious, and very frugal meal to make any night of the week. Try them on nachos, tacos, taco salads, or as a filling for burritos! I try to serve a meatless dinner...
View ArticleWhy A Food Dehydrator Is a Must-Have in my Kitchen
A good food dehydrator can do so much in a real, whole foods kitchen! I’d never want to be without mine, and here’s why. Years ago when I was a young teenager, my sister and I would often spend our...
View ArticleSalt & Vinegar Kale Chips
Kale chips are an addictive way to eat your greens. This recipe features salt and vinegar for a great flavor that’s sure to please the whole family! If you know me well or read here frequently, you...
View ArticleSourdough Hamburger & Hot Dog Buns
These sourdough rolls make the perfect buns for hamburgers and hot dogs. They offer much more flavor and a heartier texture than anything you can buy in the store! As a real food family, hot dogs are a...
View ArticleHoney-Drizzled Chamomile Shortbread (Plus 7 Other Chamomile Recipes)
Chamomile makes a lovely tea for the evening, but there’s no need to stop there. Chamomile’s flavor shines in this oat shortbread, making it perfect for an after-dinner dessert or afternoon treat....
View ArticleToo Much Zucchini? Here Are 25 Creative Ways to Use It!
Zucchini and summer squash are usually in a surplus at this time of the year, making it a frugal or even free vegetable! Don’t let any go to waste with these creative ideas. I’m the only one if my...
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