My family just loves eggs. Sunny-side up, poached, deviled, and a favorite, scrambled eggs. You name it. We can’t seem to get enough eggs around here. We aim for the healthiest eggs we can get our hands on. However, we didn’t always understand that not all eggs were created equal. It took time to get to where we are now - buying local, free range, organic eggs. At this point, you might be wondering how two eggs could possibly be different. After all, they sure look the same when all lined up … [Read more...]
Kitchen Stewardship = Pray Constantly
This is the final of a series of Mary and Martha Moments designed to encourage you on your walk toward Christian stewardship in the kitchen. For an amazing spiritual outlook on food, you'll want to check out the philosophy behind GNOWFGLINS blog and eCourses. Part One: Trust in the Promise of your Meal Blessing Part Two: Baby Steps Part Three: Soul First, Body Second Most of us wouldn't go for a ride in a vehicle without buckling our children in safely. But I'm willing to wager that … [Read more...]
How to Make The Best Scrambled Eggs Ever
How do people make time for nourishing foods for breakfast, amid all the hustle and bustle of mornings and getting out the door? Whether you stay home with little ones or you have to get the whole family ready and out the door every morning these are the best scrambled eggs, and they make great simple breakfast solution. Pair them with my favorite healthy pumpkin muffins for a complete breakfast. What is a Simple Solution for a Healthy Breakfast? It's hard not to rely on boxed cereal, or at … [Read more...]
Monday Mission: Homemade Yogurt, the Easy Way
It might sound scary, but making homemade yogurt is quite simple! I'll give you step-by-step instructions and a yogurt troubleshooting guide to make sure you have yogurt success! It's a Choose Your Own Adventure Monday Mission today...Find your yogurt profile below, and take one (maybe two?) step forward. I don't eat yogurt...Your challenge is to try to find some way to eat yogurt that you like! I found that starting with a plain vanilla worked for me. Put your favorite breakfast cereal … [Read more...]
Mary and Martha Moment: Soul First, Body Second
This is the third of a four-part series to build you up in your quest for stewardship of all God's resources. Part One: Trust in the Promise of your Meal Blessing Part Two: Baby Steps Part Four: Pray Constantly Sometimes I feel guilty writing Food for Thoughts for you all. I hate that frequently I'm sharing bad news, facts about something dangerous in our world that I want you to look out for. Wouldn't it be simpler just to let you remain ignorant? Unfortunately, what you don't know, in … [Read more...]
Homemade Refried Beans Recipe
Easy, economical, and great tasting, making your own homemade refried beans also adds nutrition to your plate for a great Mexican meal. Add some homemade canned salsa for even more real food goodness. These refried beans will soon become a family favorite side dish that kids can help make. Homemade refried beans make the perfect side dish with Mexican food, stuffed right into your taco or burrito, or along with Mexican rice to look like a real Mexican restaurant. They're a great way to gets the … [Read more...]
How to Cook Dry Beans: Simple Steps Even Kids Can Follow!
Dry beans make a frugal, nutritious addition to your weekly menu. Learning how to cook dry beans is a great skill for everyone to master. You can even teach your kids to cook dry beans! Or cook dry beans in your Instant Pot. Your mission, if you choose to accept, is to simply eat more beans. Once a week, if you can manage it in your meal plan. This is the first Super Food Challenge. Dry or Canned? Pros Cons Dry Beans Less $ More work (slightly) In control of ALL … [Read more...]
Food for Thought: Nutritional Benefits of Beans and Legumes
For a while when I first started Kitchen Stewardship, I may have been known as a beany gal. I had lots to say about beans, focused a huge early Monday Mission on eating more beans, and even ran a meal plan analysis series to help people include more beans in their weekly plans. It was clear how I felt about beans. Lately, we've been tackling many other things, and I think it's worth a big re-visit to the beans topic. Using beans makes the list of my 3 Easy Changes to Make That Won't Cost Too … [Read more...]
Mary and Martha Moment: Baby Steps
This is the second of a four-part series to build you up in your quest for stewardship of all God's resources. Part One: Trust in the Promise of your Meal Blessing One of the most important aspects of being a good kitchen steward (see "Mission" for what Kitchen Stewardship entails) is avoiding being overwhelmed. Often folks see a huge goal and either procrastinate on it because it's so daunting or give up entirely because it seems impossible. Admit to yourself and accept the fact that you … [Read more...]
Mary and Martha Moment: Trust in the Promise of your Meal Blessing
This is the first in a series of Mary and Martha Moments to build you up in your quest for stewardship of all God's resources. For an amazing spiritual outlook on food, you'll want to check out the philosophy behind GNOWFGLINS blog and eCourses. Mary sat at Jesus's feet and listened to Him teach. Martha hurried around the kitchen preparing a meal. I want to be both at once! The tension between when to be quiet and prayerful and when to bustle around and do many things is difficult … [Read more...]
