How to Make Apple Cider Vinegar at Home
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Every fall we take at least one trip to an apple orchard near us. They have family-friendly activities, wonderful local canned goods for sale, and of course, apples. So many…
Healthy Recipes
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Recipes
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How to Make a Soy Sauce Alternative
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I absolutely love soy sauce… it has a delicious flavor and it is often used in stir frys and marinades. It is also a source of gluten and soy, so…
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Homemade Sriracha Sauce Recipe (Optional Lacto-fermentation)
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Ever tried sriracha? Or sriracha mayo? Or your own sriracha sauce recipe? What is Sriracha? This once-obscure condiment (at least in the U.S.) has enjoyed a meteoric rise in popularity…
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Grilled Yellow Squash Recipe
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I always look forward to springtime, as the warm weather, gardening season, and fresh produce make me happy and get us out of doors. Though I garden each year, I don’t have…
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Homemade Almond Butter Recipe
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Peanut butter is a staple in most American families, but did you know that the peanut is not a nut at all? It is actually a legume and in the…
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Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes Recipe (With Slow Cooker Option)
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Our garden produced a ton of sweet potatoes last year, so I had to get creative to find ways to use them. We fried them in tallow, baked them in the oven,…
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Grilled Thai Shrimp Recipe
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Shrimp are an excellent protein choice for a busy night because they defrost and cook very quickly. They easily take on the flavors and aromas of the spices used on…
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Adobo Seasoning Recipe
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When I shared my sriracha mayo recipe I mentioned that another great flavor variation for homemade mayo is to add adobo seasoning. I just recently realized that I never actually…
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Garlic Herb Pot Roast Recipe (Instant Pot)
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I’ve recently been experimenting with my new favorite kitchen appliance: the Instant Pot. What is it? An electric, programable, pressure-cooker. Think pressure cooker meets slow cooker. Why Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker?…
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Herbal Nursing Mom Tea Recipe
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I had a slight panic moment the other day when I realized (while drinking my pregnancy tea) that I will have a newborn in a month or so (nesting is…
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Superfood Gingerbread Latte Recipe
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A few weeks ago while sitting at a signal light, I noticed a sign in front of our local coffee shop advertising a gingerbread latte. I loved the idea, but…
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How to Make Butter
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As a child, I didn’t have much of an awareness of where my food came from beyond the grocery store. I was an adult the first time I made butter…
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Coconut Milk Irish Cream Recipe
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Irish cream always makes me think of the holidays. Be it Christmas or St. Patrick’s day, I want to pour a glass over ice and sip its creamy goodness while…
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Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup
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Cream of mushroom soup is a common ingredient in recipes as cooler weather approaches. This healthy comfort food in a bowl deserves its place along with the casseroles (like my…
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6 Ways to Use Cushaw Squash (and Why You Should Buy One)
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The cushaw squash is not one that is readily found in the grocery store, but one pass through your local farmer’s market or pumpkin patch and you will likely see…
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Glazed Pears Recipe
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You know that whole “don’t judge a book by its cover” thing? I’ve always been pretty decent about that when it actually comes to books, but pretty terrible when it…
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Cushaw Soup Recipe
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Cushaw squash is a versatile, delicious and inexpensive winter squash that is not as well known as butternut and acorn squashes but just as delicious. It has a taste similar…
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Red Raspberry Leaf Tea Recipe
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I have used red raspberry leaf for years. It is an amazing multi-purpose and highly-nutritious herb with a delicious taste similar to regular black tea (but without the caffeine). When…
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Pumpkin Pie Spice Smoothie Recipe
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Ah, fall! That time of year when everything magically becomes pumpkin pie scented and flavored. From candles (don’t buy them!), to lattes, and everything in between … pumpkin is in…
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Pumpkin Pie Spiced Cushaw Recipe
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If you haven’t already, you owe it to yourself to try the humble and delicious cushaw squash. There are dozens of ways to use this inexpensive heirloom squash and it is one…
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Lemon Pepper Cushaw Squash Recipe
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In my opinion, lemon pepper makes everything better. I make my own seasonings in bulk, and lemon pepper is one that often gets added to everything from omelets to meats…
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Vanilla Gluten-Free Cake Recipe
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I normally don’t share many dessert recipes, but that is because I don’t often make dessert. My husband and I don’t really like most sweet foods, and while the kids…
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Coffee Kombucha Recipe
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I’ve consumed a lot of unusual foods, drinks, and supplements on my journey to find health answers. From the green smoothies, to the fermented fish livers, to the marine phytoplankton, I’ve…
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Shaved Carrot Salad Recipe
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Now that warm weather is here (finally!), I’m working on making summer items like homemade sunscreen and bug spray. I’ve also been working on some new veggie-based recipes that can be served…