The government shut down seems to show no sign of letting up, and it’s going to affect millions of people who rely on SNAP dollars to buy meals. Once the funds they have are all gone, many people will have to rely on food pantries throughout the United States. Food pantries can give out a […]
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Date Caramel Sauce
Speaking of apples, it is full on apple season now here, and it is glorious! I love apples and I’m always looking for more ways to use them. And what is a more classic way to enjoy apples than to dip them in caramel? But before we go any further, I need you to know […]
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Apple Ginger Coleslaw
Here in Oregon, we’re blessed to have access all year round to the underrated vegetable – cabbage. But apples don’t start to show up until September. And then, we have so many amazingly delicious apples! I know you probably rolled your eyes when I said that cabbage is underrated – but hear me out. Cabbage […]
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This really is the best Pesto Recipe ever!
I know, I know, everyone says that their recipe is the best ever! How can I say that mine is the best? Well, I know everyone has their preferences, so I guess in all honesty, it depends on what you like about pesto. For me, this one hits all the right notes- delicious smelling basil, […]
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The Best Summer Salad: Grain-Free Tabbouleh with Feta & Fresh Herbs
I don’t know much about tabbouleh, except that it has several different spellings and lots of different ways that its made traditionally. It’s a middle eastern dish, and depending on where you’re from it may or may not have feta or any other ingredient. Some recipes call for mint, as well as parsley. I think […]
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Caprese Salad
A traditional Caprese salad is made with layers of tomato slices and fresh mozzarella slices, topped with whole leaves of basil and drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. It’s delicious, especially served on some crunchy little toasts. This is something a little different- mixing it all together to create a mixed together salad. I […]
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All-Season Fruit Crisp Recipe
In an ingredient household, sometimes it’s really hard when you just want a sweet treat, but you don’t have a lot of energy to make something. What am I supposed to do? Eat a handful of sugar? What I do have most of the time is a freezer full of fruit, and sometimes I even […]
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Ridiculously Easy Roasted Chicken & Veggies Sheet Pan Meal
This is one of my favorite meals because it’s incredibly easy, but it’s also super healthy and can be made with whatever seasonal produce you have around. We eat this at least once a week because it’s so easy. It’s also easy to dress up – top the chicken with some tzatziki or pesto – […]
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Kale Yeah! Easy Ways to Eat More Greens (Without Hating It)
Okay, let’s be real here. Eating more greens isn’t exactly an exciting idea for most people. Greens are the side dish we skip the sad pile on our plate, or something that we only reach for when we’re trying to “be good.” But greens deserve better treatment than that. These amazing leafy powerhouses are packed […]
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Canning 101, Part 4: Frequently Asked Questions
And thusly, we reach the end of my treatise on canning. I hope that these videos have been helpful and inspire you to get started with some canning for your family. This final video answers many of your questions about the procedures and processes involved in canning, and how important they are. If you have […]
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