I was fortunate enough to be able to buy 200 lbs. of potatoes from a local farm this year, and they were only $.10 a pound. Of course, that means lots and lots of potato soup, baked potatoes, and mashed potatoes. I found a way for us to use up some of the leftover mashed …
Perfect as a side dish, or a treat any time of day, Brussels sprouts are low in Saturated Fat, and very low in Cholesterol. Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with bacon? Un.beee.leeeve.a.ble! Brussels sprouts are also a good source of Thiamin, Riboflavin, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus and Copper, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin …
Water kefir is a probiotic drink that gets fizzy like pop. It’s a great way to get you and your family off of pop if that is an issue for you, since it’s fizzy sweetness has that “pop” feel. Easy to make at home, in any size batches, your kefir starter “grains” will multiply to make larger …
I love eating salads. I could eat taco salad for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The problem a lot of people have with salads is that we toss some limp greens on a plate, smother it with a creamy, tasteless dressing and call it “salad”. We need to add variety to that! This taco salad is …
When pomegranates are in season, it’s the perfect time to make this pomegranate guacamole. It’s spicy, sweet, and perfect for chips or spread on tortillas with tacos or quesadillas! Makes for delicious dipping at parties as well! We love to eat this on Friday nights when it’s movie night at our house. The kids love …
Delicious over ice cream, drizzled on pancakes or waffles, mixed in milk for a special treat; who can resist chocolate syrup? Of course, when you read the list of ingredients, it’s much easier to say “NO”. But why say no to chocolate? Make your own chocolate syrup to pour! It’s simple, easy, and only requires five …
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Store bought mayo can be expensive, and full of junk you don’t want or need to feed your family. Making it at home takes only a few minutes and is much healthier, tastier, and YOU control what goes in there. This healthy homemade mayo is perfect for salads, dressings as well as sandwich spread. It …
BBQ flavored potato chips, BBQ chicken, BBQ on burgers. Is there really a better flavor? The spicy kick, the sweet tang of BBQ sauce. It’s the sweet heat that can sting your lips and tongue, yet leave your tastebuds so happy. Nothing says “family fun” to me like an outdoor gathering in the warmer months. …
Learning how to replace processed foods isn’t always easy. It requires us to think ahead and plan, vs. just grabbing whatever is in a box and tossing it in the oven. Here is Kristi from Stone Family Farmstead and her story of how she replaced one popular item in her family. Homemade Rice a Roni …
