I can't believe I am about to publish a salsa recipe in December but you all asked for it! I picked up my CSA (a box of veggies we get weekly from a local farm – Johnson's Backyard Garden) box today and there were so many peppers! It has been unseasonably warm here in Central ... Continue Reading
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Is Organic Milk Healthy? 4 Myths about Organic Milk
While it is true that organic milk doesn't contain pesticides, antibiotics or growth hormones, there are some dirty little secrets about some organic milk brands that you probably don't know. Going organic for most is a really good baby step and I commend those who have ... Continue Reading
Roasted Carrot and Mushroom Soup
This is a guest post from Karen over at Living Low Carb…One Day at a Time. I love her tip of roasting the vegetables before adding them to the soup! During the cold weather months there's nothing better than coming in from the cold and having a big bowl of soup. It warms you ... Continue Reading
Coconut Milk Braised Beef and Collard Greens
This is a favorite winter recipe in our house. You might think a child would balk at the vegetable heavy ingredient list – and believe me, at first my child did. But after she tasted the delicious sauce she couldn't resist and has always ended up eating a heaping serving. You can ... Continue Reading
Indian Spiced Cauliflower Rice
I have seen cauliflower rice all over the internet but had never made it myself until last week. I was very surprised by the results. I added in some Indian spices and the rice truly tasted like a white Basmati from an Indian restaurant – hardly like a vegetable at all! This will ... Continue Reading
How to make Kefir Cheese and Whey
What is Kefir cheese? It is basically cream cheese but with all of the benefits of kefir. Making kefir cheese is the same as making yogurt cheese and whey and is really quite simple. You just need the right tools. I make this once a week because we are making so much kefir and I ... Continue Reading
