Every year, as spring inches closer, folks begin getting into their gardening groove. I totally understand. When it comes to getting the most bang for…
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If you started your sourdough starter last week, it can be used as a sourdough cracker starter. Try your hand at something with it like…
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During this season of fasting, it is appropriate for us to reconsider our spiritual relationship with food. Beyond counting calories or even finding nutrient-dense or…
Mary and Martha Moment: Just Food Read More »
Is sourdough bread healthier than other breads? Yes! Learn about the nutrition of sourdough bread and its benefits. Sourdough Health Benefits Fermented foods are oft-lauded…
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I was so intimidated by the idea of making my own sourdough that I waited over six months to finally try it. I was convinced…
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It came at me from all sides. I can’t tell you how many people recommended that I try Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day,…
Whole Wheat Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day Review…and Soaked? Read More »
Your mission, if you choose to accept, is to bake some homemade bread this week. If you’re already well-versed in the art of bread baking,…
Monday Mission: Bake Homemade Bread (or Grind Your Own Wheat) Read More »
Do you take Sundays “off” during Lent? Sundays aren’t counted in the 40 days of Lent because they are solemnities, or holy days of celebration.…
Mary and Martha Moment: To Solemnity or Not to Solemnity? Read More »
When my almost-five-year-old son heard that Lent was coming, he exclaimed, “I remember Lent! I hate Lent!” Surprised at his fervor, I fought to remain…
Mary and Martha Moment: Celebrating Lent with Children Read More »
This is my brain. This is my brain on grains. :-} I have been reading so many words I can’t pronounce these past few months…
Food for Thought: Is Soaking Grains “Traditional”? Read More »
I just finished a brownie. Unsoaked. White sugar. Whole wheat flour. It was delicious. So let’s get one thing straight. I eat grains. I eat…
Monday Mission: Eat Fewer Grains Read More »
Think about different types of crackers you enjoy eating. What do they have in common? They be thin. They be salty. The key to great…
Healthy Homemade Wheat Thin Style Cracker Recipe Read More »
I don’t usually click on videos, either, so I won’t have hurt feelings if you don’t watch this! However, if you want to see liquid…
Homemade Mayo (Vlog!) Read More »
Chili is a great winter comfort food. It’s warm, hearty, and of course it includes beans! Good, healthy, yummy stuff. Unfortunately, a lot of recipes,…
A Guest Recipe Connection: Modern Alternative Mama’s Chili Read More »
“I don’t think I can use onion soup mix anymore,” I said, and his world came crashing down around him. “You’re going to mess with…
Pepper Steak Recipe (a Real Food Rendition of Hubby’s Favorite Meal) Read More »
Making simple homemade cream of chicken (or “whatever”) soup in bulk can make a week of super frugal, super nourishing meals, plus some for the…
Once-a-Month Cooking Prep: “Cream of” Casseroles Recipe Read More »
I used to loooove getting the Kraft Food and Family magazine, chock full of simple, tasty recipes that I could peruse and add to my…
How to Reverse Engineer a Recipe for Real Food Quality Read More »
The more I read ingredients labels, the more easily convinced I am that getting rid of anything that has an ingredient label is a really…
Monday Mission: Healthy Upgrades – Real Food Recipe Renditions Read More »
I love cooking for my family, I love serving real foods three meals a day (plus endless snacks!), and I love having a shiny sink,…
When you’re having company, what do you serve? Typically people fall into two camps: the make-it-easy-and-tasty-so-I-can-hang-out-with-my-guests style of meal, and the wow-factor-on-the-plate “this-is-a-company-meal” dish. This…
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