Mayonnaise is a simple and delicious condiment that adds flavor and comfort to most foods. It is highly versatile and works well as a spread on sandwiches, as the prime component of dips, as the binding ingredient in egg salad, chicken salad, or tuna salad, and as a tasteful baste on roasted meats. If you… [read more]
Homemade Flour Tortillas – Two Ways
Tortillas are a tasty, simple and effective food. If you’re down to the essentials and you’re looking for a delicious and practical meal that consists of a few simple ingredients, easy preparation, and quick cooking time than flour tortillas are a winning option. The nice thing about tortillas is that if they are made well,… [read more]
8 Foods You Can Sautee
Sautéing is a cooking technique that basically consists of cooking something quickly in a pan, over a relatively high heat, using a tossing, rather than a stirring, motion. Due to the fast cooking time, the ingredients being sautéed are able to retain a large amount of their nutrients and texture, while achieving a browning that… [read more]
9 Ways to Reduce Your Salt Intake
When it comes to salt consumption and your health, less is typically better, making you less likely to develop problems with your cholesterol, blood pressure, and digestive system issues. While you can’t completely eliminate salt from your diet—and shouldn’t (!), as sodium is necessary for human life—you can take a few steps to help… [read more]
Water Kefir Soda Recipe: Easy to Make and Really Good for You!
A few years ago, I had noticed a “new drink” at the grocery store. I plucked the bottle off the shelf in the cooler and turned it over in my hands, reading the label. It made mention of kefir, probiotics, and fermentation. I think the word that stuck out most to me was “fermentation”. When… [read more]
10 Reasons You’ll Enjoy Homesteading
Are you trying to figure out if homesteading is right for you? While there’s no denying that some days can be a challenge, here are 10 reasons you will really enjoy homesteading. Don’t let the challenges lying ahead scare you, the rewards are well worth it! 1. You Will Have Total Control Over the… [read more]
How to Can Zucchini (with Step-by-step Pics)
Zucchini plants are known for being prolific growers, and you can only make so much zucchini bread! My kids may love muffins and fried zucchini slices, but they start to ask for other things after a while. You can only give so many away! So, one day, I wonder if there were ways to can… [read more]