What is a Pressure Cooker & Instant Pot? (with VIDEO)
“If I already have a slow cooker, why do I need an Instant Pot?” the anchor asked when the kids and I went on the…
How-to Tutorials
How to Set Up Your Instant Pot Tutorial {VIDEO}
Have you bought an Instant Pot yet? Here’s the best Instant Pot set up video made by my own kids! They’ll help you set up…
The Perfect Last Minute Gift for the Real Foodie in Your Life!
“Oh no!” “I forgot to buy a gift for___________!” Has this ever happened to you? That panicked feeling when you realize you TOTALLY forgot to…
Work Composting Into Your Kitchen Routine!
Composting can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. It is an easy way to save money while helping reduce waste in landfills. Recently,…
Asian Ingredients and Cooking Techniques to Spice Up Your Everyday Meals
Chinese restaurants have been popular for decades, and in this century Indian, Japanese, and Thai restaurants are found even in many small middle-American towns. We…
How to Pressure Cook Dry Beans/Legumes (with OR without soaking!)
On those days when I just didn’t plan…or I planned dinner but pulled a Mommy-brain moment or everything just went wrong and the meal was derailed…I…
Instant Pot Basics: How to Use Your Instant Pot + 10 Techniques
Wanna lean how to use an Instant Pot? Can you boil water in the Instant Pot? This Instant Pot basics will guide you through IP…
How to Cook FROZEN Ground Beef in the Instant Pot {VIDEO}
Did you know you can cook frozen ground beef in the Instant Pot even without a trivet?! No thawing. No waiting. It’s a lifesaver on…
{Series: Those Weird Veggies} Everything You Didn’t Know to Ask About Kohlrabi
There is an alien invading your grocery store. And, no. I don’t mean those “Franken-foods” like bottled cheese whiz or marshmallow whip in a jar.…
How to Ferment Anything in Small Batches
We’re all trying to add more vegetables into our diets – from steamed vegetables to dehydrated vegetables to roasted veggies. That’s why I have The…
{Series: Those Weird Veggies} Everything you Didn’t Know to Ask About Parsnips
Welcome to a new series that I’m so excited about: Those Weird Veggies. Thanks to some developing health issues, I’ve had to pull back from…
Can You Make Slow Cooker Recipes in an Instant Pot?
Ever wondered if your favorite recipe has a crockpot to Instant Pot conversion? You know the Instant Pot can cook foods quickly, but finding a…
Easy, Creamy Eggnog Recipe
Growing up, eggnog was something we really didn’t have around the house. It was far too sweet, too expensive, and too full of ingredients that…
Monday Mission: YOUR Top 3 Frugal Tips For Healthy Living
Today’s Monday Mission is a bit of a flip on its head – rather than giving you a new task to complete or attempt in…
Making Stock with Chicken Feet (Aw, do I have to?)
Do you have to use chicken feet to have traditional homemade stock, or at least to have healthy food? Of course not. If you can’t…
How to Bake Grain-free with Coconut Flour
Substituting coconut flour in recipes can be tricky! Learn how to bake with coconut flour and make the right coconut flour substitutions so you can…
How I Make Water Kefir in 2 Minutes or Less {VIDEO}
I can’t believe I’ve been making water kefir for over eight years already! That’s a long time! It’s pretty funny to think about those first experiments…
What’s the Easiest Fermented Food to Make?
Dairy kefir is definitely the easiest fermented food to make at home. Making homemade yogurt is an easy place to start fermenting, but today we’re going to…
Another Peek Inside "Better Than a Box" – FREE Printable Real Food Substitution Chart
It’s been a long time since I stood in front of a classroom of eager learners every day, deciding how to package information to be…
A Real Food Alternative to Potato Chips: Munchy, Crunchy, Salty, and Nourishing!
Don’t tell anyone, but we had some potato chips around here for Thanksgiving. I wanted to make that French Onion chip dip again that is…