Tag Archives: food

My Clean Food Journey

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Susan

TweetThe past three years or so have seen dramatic changes in the food we eat. I have been gardening since I’m 16, so vegetables have always been a staple. We have alway purchased whole grain bread and have even ground … Continue reading →

Posted in Farming/Homesteading, Food, Healthy Living | Tagged clean food, eggs, farm, farming system, food, fruits, garden, meat, Nourishing Traditions, sugar addict, vegetables, whole grain bread | 23 Comments

Sprouted Wheat Flour

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Susan

TweetI first began to use sprouted wheat flour when I heard that it digests like a vegetable. Wow! But, the price is a bit steep, and digesting like a vegetable was not enough to motivate me to continue purchasing it. … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Recipes | Tagged bread, butter, food, recipe, sprouted wheat, whole wheat | 20 Comments

Cooking Moist and Tender Pastured Poultry

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Susan

Tweet Nutritionally, a pastured chicken is far superior to traditionally raised chicken. Chickens that are running around on pasture eating insects, worms, and forage have a great taste, but they also have muscle tone. And chickens with muscle tone are not … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Recipes | Tagged brine, chicken, cooking, food, pastured poultry, salt | 22 Comments

Fresh from the Garden! Grilled Ratatouille

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Susan

TweetTo walk out into my garden and pick most of what we will have for dinner gives me so much joy. The garden is on the verge of bursting with eggplant, zucchini, okra, tomatoes and onions. Sounds like ratatouille to me! … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Inspiration, Recipes | Tagged basil, eggplant, food, fresh, garden, gardening, garlic, herbs, okra, onion, oregano, parsley, pepper, ratatouille, tomatoes, veggies, zucchini | 8 Comments

Blueberries …… or Huckleberries?

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Susan

TweetWild blueberries always make me nostalgic. My family spent summers at a beautiful mountain lake and blueberries were abundant on the mountain. Mom would make pancakes in the morning and we would run out into the yard in our pajamas … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Nature, Recipes | Tagged blueberries, blueberry, food, huckleberries, huckleberry, recipe | 14 Comments

Strawberry Maple Jam

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Susan

TweetThere is so much to love about this jam. There are only two ingredients, both of which are available in my local area. It’s simple to make, it’s healthier than jam with sugar, and it’s delicious. The maple flavor does not … Continue reading →