I had sort of an “ah-hah” moment this week about my tomatoes. After canning over 25 jars of salsa, 10 jars of oven roasted marinara and loads of pizza sauce, it occurred to me that I still had tons off small red tomatoes that I…
Karin
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Plant a Cover Crop to Improve Your Soil Health!
Today, we are planting buckwheat in our garlic bed with hopes of adding some beneficial nutrients to the soil. Our soil health is over-all pretty good but could always be better. And who doesn’t want to set up their soil for success? Buckwheat is very…
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Home grown, Home made Sauerkraut – the best!
I grew up in a German household and then I married a German. SAUERKRAUT MUST BE MADE when the cabbage comes in! Making sauerkraut at home is relatively easy, and it’s a fun process to try if you’re into DIY food projects with tons of…
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How to make Chive Blossom Infused Vinegar
Raise your hand if your chives are going crazy in the garden. (raised hand here) Chives are one of the first herbs to pop through the ground each spring and are such a tasty treat in salads, on potatoes and as garnish on all the…
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Fresh Summer Quinoa Black Bean Salad With Chili-Lime Dressing
Summer salad season is upon us! This quinoa black bean salad is full of flavor and loaded with fresh herbs & vegetables. The Chili-lime dressing is perfect for your summer menu! Use this recipe as a side dish or add grilled chicken to it for…
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Kale, Quinoa & Feta Salad – A Summertime Favorite!
We just love kale! When kale is in season we love recipes that capitalize on this delicious, crunchy, nutrition packed green! Adding a little grain, protein and depth of color with red quinoa enhances the fresh and earthy flavor of this easy and tasty salad.…
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Our favorite Monster Cookies – packed with Oats & Peanut Butter
Monster cookies are a household favorite for several reasons: Variety of Ingredients: Monster cookies typically contain a variety of ingredients such as oats, peanut butter, chocolate chips, coconut and M&M candies (sometimes nuts). This combination offers a range of flavors and textures in each bite,…
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Make Your Own Homemade Chicken Broth!
Homemade broth offers several advantages over store-bought versions, making it a wonderful addition to your pantry. But really, what makes homemade broth so wonderful?? Quality Ingredients: When you make broth at home, you have control over the ingredients you use. You can select high-quality organic…
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How to Can Homemade Chicken Broth
So now that you have made a wonderful pot of brothy goodness (click here for that post) with all of your vegetable scraps and chicken carcasses, let’s get to the canning part so your broth will be shelf stable and ready for your next recipe.…