Since I began reading the ingredients of everything we buy, it's been a real hassle. Items that in the past I tossed into the grocery basket are now being left behind on the grocery store shelves. Why? There are so many bad ingredients and chemicals in the foods that I can no longer buy them.… Continue reading Make at Home Mixed Nuts
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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
Quickest Ever Cucumber Salad
I like simple salads in the summer, don't you? This is the quickest ever cucumber salad and one of my favorite recipes because the cucumbers, dill, and tomatoes are straight out of my garden. What could be easier than picking, chopping, and tossing? Quickest Ever Cucumber Salad Recipe Type: Main Cuisine: American Author: Sara Tetreault… Continue reading Quickest Ever Cucumber Salad
Real Food Eating While on the Go
Eating real food while on vacation to maintain a healthy lifestyle can be tricky - especially if you're on a road trip. Eating out for every meal can be expensive, too. With a little preparation, eating real food wherever you're traveling can keep health a priority and keep the costs down. Prep these.... core apples… Continue reading Real Food Eating While on the Go
Greek Yogurt Dill Dip
Sometimes I think dips should be eaten with a spoon. Well, healthy dips like this Greek yogurt dill dip should be. It's so easy to make, too. It's light and fresh - but grab a carrot or celery stick to make it look like you're eating the veggies. And not just eating Greek yogurt with… Continue reading Greek Yogurt Dill Dip
Quinoa Salad
While there's always plenty of food to eat in our home, my kids seem to always be asking what's to eat. What they are really asking is, "What can I eat right now because I'm starving and I just walked in the door and I don't want to cook anything." Yes, I can read minds.… Continue reading Quinoa Salad
How to Cook Padron Peppers
If you've never had a padron pepper, give this tasty little, green pepper a try. They're at lots of farmers' markets, pack tasty flavor, and are easy to cook. If you can cook them outside during the summer, even better. No hot kitchen for you! We love them for an appetizer and if you travel… Continue reading How to Cook Padron Peppers
A True Classic Spinach Salad
What's the quickest way to get a family to eat a healthy, real food dinner? What about getting a family of four to eat an entire pound of fresh spinach? Make spinach salad of course! This is a true classic, with boiled eggs, chopped bacon, and freshly made dressing. What's not to love? It is… Continue reading A True Classic Spinach Salad
Pantries, Peas, and Pasta
While I am an avid meal planner, I like to keep our pantry well stocked so when a need arises for a quick dinner - like practically every night with sports and active kids - one can come together in minutes. Keeping frozen vegetables on hand is one of my favorite tricks to make this… Continue reading Pantries, Peas, and Pasta
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
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