If you are anything like me, then you have a garden overflowing with tomatoes right now and are dying for recipes to use more of them! I created this fresh tomato sauce from tomatoes still warm from the sunny garden. It is simple and designed to be able to whip up in a couple…
“Fall-Off-The-Bone” Ribs in the Oven
Making perfect fall-off-the-bone ribs is actually really easy. It is possible to make them in the smoker, on the bbq or (in this case) in the oven. I love to bake them in the oven because I like that I have complete control over the temperature they cook at and I can count on consistent…
“Everything Bagel” Seasoning Blend
I am a HUGE fan of everything bagels. I used to eat one every single day. I wanted to come up with an easy seasoning blend that I could make in bulk and use in a variety of recipes. Think biscuits, avocado toast, baked onto chicken, salmon, baked potatoes etc. You could even turn your…
My Start With Minimalism
I am trying my hand at this whole minimalism thing and I am really liking it. Is anyone else doing minimalism? I have also been really inspired by the “zero waste” households that I keep reading about. It’s amazing how much garbage we actually produce each year. So here are the ways I am working toward…
Roasted Pumpkin
Happy Halloween Everyone!!! Last Halloween I collected all the leftover pumpkins from the neighborhood and tossed them into my garden for compost. I figured “waste not, want not” right?!? A large portion of our garden was brand new and I figured some nice nutrient-rich compost is just what it needed. Also, the chickens really liked…
How To Harvest and Dry Stevia
Hello Everyone! Just this morning I harvested my stevia plants and I have them out to dry so I can process and save it for use in my morning tea and baking. Stevia is very easy to grow, easy to process and is a fantastic natural sweetener. I have been using liquid stevia extract for…
Cornmeal Coated Basa
Hey Everyone! I am just popping in quickly to share this cornmeal coated fish recipe with you 🙂 It is crunchy and flavorful and I knew when I tried it that I had to share it right away. I have been trying to get more seafood into my diet and have been playing with some…
Spring Vegetable & Dill Pasta Salad (gluten free)
I am happy to announce that… BBQ SEASON HAS BEGUN! It’s time to get out of hibernation and bring out some of your best recipes to share with family and friends. I have come up with a super easy pasta salad recipe that is perfect for summer. It is full of fresh ingredients like lemon, dill,…