Food tastes so fresh when it gets plucked right from the garden and gets eaten immediately. In January, I can't wait for summer and the ripe tasting fruits and vegetables. In the summer, I can't wait to eat what's growing in the garden or what's freshly picked. Even though we eat lots of what's fresh,… Continue reading Summer Eating
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Harvesting and Preserving Tomatoes
I just washed my hands and the soapy water is completely green. That's what happens after I've been picking tomatoes. The tomatoes we planted earlier this summer are coming in fast and furious.Usually, the tomatoes get oven roasted and made into sauce directly after picking. But this year, our weather has been so hot that… Continue reading Harvesting and Preserving Tomatoes
How to Freeze Fresh Herbs
While I like fresh herbs to last, in hot weather they can wilt before using them. Store bought frozen or freeze dried herbs are nice but there's all that packaging and expense. Wasting food is a waste of resources. My solution? Food process herbs and freeze them in a glass jar. This couldn't be easier… Continue reading How to Freeze Fresh Herbs
Green Living Tip 14 {Make Broth Then Compost}
Today's green living tip: make broth, then compost. Save your kitchen scraps and make broth and then compost the remainder - after the broth is made. It's the tastiest way to use your scraps. Vegetable peels, onion skins, kale stems can all get made into broth before composting. This is so easy, too. Save any… Continue reading Green Living Tip 14 {Make Broth Then Compost}
Behind the Scenes at the Mill and Orca Heritage Bean Salad
This is behind the scenes at the mill but not just any mill - it's Bob's Red Mill! And, yes, there really is a Bob. He couldn't be any nicer and Bob, along with his wife, started Bob's Red Mill when they retired years ago. It actually began as a little store - until a… Continue reading Behind the Scenes at the Mill and Orca Heritage Bean Salad
5 Tips for Cooking and Freezing Foods
Home cooked dinners in the freezer are like money in the bank - that's what I always say! The only difference is food, unlike money, has a shelf life. Don't leave it in the freezer too long otherwise you'll end up with freezer burn. Making more than one night's worth of a great meal, to… Continue reading 5 Tips for Cooking and Freezing Foods
Split Pea Soup with Carrots
On snowy days, we love to have a hearty soup for dinner. Well, I love to have a hearty soup for dinner. The rest of my family would prefer something else but split pea soup is one of my favorite meals. It's so good for you and unlike cooking with dried beans, split peas don't… Continue reading Split Pea Soup with Carrots
Slow Cooker Mexican Pulled Pork
One of my big dislikes of slow cooker recipes is that many of them call for opening a can of soup and pouring it on top of something. After I began paying attention to the ingredients listed on cans of soup, I realized I didn’t want to cook like that. While I try to avoid… Continue reading Slow Cooker Mexican Pulled Pork
Gluten Free Soup Thickener
While most recipes suggest using flour or corn starch to thicken soups and stews, I have a secret ingredient for thickening soups that’s gluten free and vegan - and it’s super healthy, too. It’s beans! By using white beans in place of other thickeners, you’re getting a gluten free, vegan thickener that’s loaded with fiber.… Continue reading Gluten Free Soup Thickener
Weekly Meal Plan
After I make our meal plan for the week and post it on the refrigerator, I always announce to my kids, "You can sign up for what night you want to make dinner this week," meaning put your initials next to the day that works for your schedule. I have them write it down so… Continue reading Weekly Meal Plan
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