Hold the Fonio! You heard it here first, folks.  Fonio is the tiny seed/ancient grain the whole world is about to fall in love with.   Full disclosure: This is a sponsored post. I received the product to review, but …

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*This post contains affiliate links to items and products I use and recommend. There’s nothing better than having fresh, flavorful herbs on hand.  Whether you grow your own or buy from farmer’s markets, sometimes you find yourself with more herbs …

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Don’t let fresh herbs go to waste!  If you’re not sure what to do with an abundance of herbs that you’ve grown or bought, consider freezing them in some butter or oil (or even bone broth) to stash away the …

Freeze Herbs in Ice Cube Trays of Oil, Butter, or Broth Read more »

I want you to know how easy and inexpensive it is to make your own vanilla extract at home.  I also want you to know that this recipe is “perpetual” which means you basically top it off and it can …

Make Your Own Vanilla Extract (which can last forever!) Read more »

My all-time favorite candy is the refreshing peppermint patty, hands down, and this recipe tastes EXACTLY like them!  Making them was fun, and they looked so cute, but I was kind of afraid before taking that first bite.  I thought surely …

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Mayonnaise is a staple in most American refrigerators, including ours.  Not many people consider which ingredients are in even these most basic of ingredients themselves though.  As I do with homemade product recipes, I also love breaking down each little component …

Lacto-Fermented (Probiotic) Mayonnaise Read more »

This weekend at our local farmers’ market, I was thrilled to see sign-ups for two things: the winter CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program and the Thanksgiving pastured turkey order sheet.  Yippee! Full Cellar Farm is our favorite nearby farm in Maryland …

Find a CSA for Farm-Fresh Food All Fall/Winter Read more »

Did you ever wonder why chicken soup is considered good for the soul, or how chicken soup is the ‘go-to’ option for sickness?  Both are true, but you can’t get either of those things out of a can (or box). …

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“Clearly something is very wrong, even though many Americans have been conscientious about following orthodox dietary advice. They take exercise seriously, many have stopped smoking, consumption of fresh vegetable has increased, many have reduced their intake of salt, and a …

Rambling Thoughts on the Standard American Diet (SAD). Read more »

Recently, Big Daddy Orange was relaxing on the couch with a blanket.  I pulled said blanket off of him and he asked why?  My reply:  “I’m making yogurt”.  Confused? This post will clear it up! Making my own yogurt was …

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