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This Week’s Harvest: Asparagus
Tender delicious stalks of asparagus are appearing in gardens and farmer’s markets across North America right now. Some asparagus trivia: Asparagus is a member of the lily family. Historical records indicate the consumption of asparagus in Egypt in 3000 BC. Ancient Greeks and Romans consumed it fresh and driedRead the Rest…
This Week’s Harvest: Strawberries
Strawberry season is in full swing. Now is the time to stock up on those delicious vivid red berries! Some strawberry trivia: Strawberries are not actually a fruit, but a member of the rose family. They are the receptacle of the flower and were first cultivated for eating in ancientRead the Rest…
Keep Your Cool with Warm Weather Cooking Methods
As the mercury in the thermometer starts to climb, you may be looking for different ways to keep your home a bit cooler without an exponential increase in your electric bill. That battle starts in the kitchen. The one thing that adds the most ambient heat is cooking. Your choiceRead the Rest…
Quick and Clean: 40 Non-Processed Snacks That Meet Your Need for Speed
In a society that is geared towards instant gratification, the problem with non-processed food is that it isn’t “quick”. One of the major reasons that people give for eating processed foods over whole foods is that “I needed something quick.” Don’t let your need for speed sidetrack your healthy eatingRead the Rest…
True Brew: 25 Yummy (and Non-Toxic) Coffee Recipes
I have a confession to make. I don’t just like coffee….I have a deep, abiding passion for it. If you see me without a mug in my hand in the morning, I’m probably near death’s door. The first thing I do in the morning is stagger into the kitchen forRead the Rest…
Use Your Noodle: The Importance of Whole Foods in the Prepper’s Pantry
Have you ever talked to a prepper who has highly processed, nutritionally-bereft foods stacked to the rafters? Oftentimes the logic behind the purchase of massive quantities of these inexpensive items is, “Well, it’s better than going hungry!” Actually, that’s not necessarily the case. If it comes to the point whereRead the Rest…
Show Me the Honey: How to Cook with that Gooey Goodness
So, you’ve read about all the benefits of raw honey for your stockpile. You’ve gone out and purchased a vat of honey that would make Winnie the Pooh eager to lay siege to your home. But what on earth are you going to do with all that sweet, golden goodness? HoneyRead the Rest…
Mason Jar Meals: “Fast Food” for Preppers
I’ve mentioned this before, but it bears repeating – canning is the perfect way to provide “fast food” for preppers. Last night we got home from 2 days of traveling. We were tired and hungry. It was so nice to pop a lid off a jar and heat up aRead the Rest…
How to Make Chocolate Milk without a Chemistry Degree
Chocolate milk is just so darned good. However, if you read the labels at the grocery store, you might think you need a chemistry degree to make it! Artificial flavors, artificial colors, artificial sweeteners and unpronounceable items that are NOT found in nature outstrip the basics of chocolate and milk.Read the Rest…
Gut Health Hero: An Ode to Yogurt
Yogurt. The creamy deliciousness of full-fat, live yogurt is something that should be included daily in your diet. Here are just a few reasons why: It’s satiating. Yogurt made from full fat milk provides heathly fats (oleic acid and conjugated linoleic acid, also known as CLA) that can actually help youRead the Rest…