Save money and live wisely! Organic food and farm-raised, quality meat and produce definitely cost more up front. Trust that you’ll reap the benefits on the other end because you’re seeking good health, but also learn the least expensive ways to source real food, plus where to save on natural living practices. No need to go broke!
Whey is used for soaking grains, homemade ferments, and as a protein source (although it’s not a good one). I prefer homemade whey as the acidic…
How to Make Yogurt Cheese (and Where Do I Find Whey?) Read More »
I believe in the simplicity and thoughtfulness of homemade gifts, especially for young ones. In fact, I truly believe we need to pray for a…
Simple, Frugal Homemade Gifts for Kids: Books on CD, Playdough Kits, Bathtime Fun Read More »
Are you getting overwhelmed by your transition to eating real food? Friends, I talk about baby steps for a reason. If something seems like it’s…
Overwhelmed By Real Food? Start Here. Read More »
I can still picture standing in the kitchen my first summer in an apartment, talking on the phone with my mother. I called her a lot…
My First Roux (and a Cream of Potato Soup Recipe) Read More »
I do a lot of complicated things in the kitchen sometimes. This, luckily for you, is NOT one of them. I’d been making homemade Chicken Rice-a-Roni for…
Recipe Connection: Mexican Beans and Rice Read More »
You don’t have to give up childhood favorites when making the switch to real food. I think this Homemade Chicken Rice-A-Roni is even better than…
Easy Homemade Chicken Rice-a-Roni Recipe Kids Can Make Read More »
What’s under your kitchen sink? When you have children and you start putting the Poison Center’s “Mr. Yuk” stickers all over your bottles, you really…
Natural Kitchen Cleaners: What’s Under My Sink? Read More »
I never thought I would make homemade deodorant, believe me, but as I told you when we talked about the hazards of antiperspirants, I wanted…
Effective Homemade Deodorant: My Baby Steps Story Read More »
Phew! I don’t like having mishaps and failures in the kitchen. So much time, so much capital and raw material invested in any new venture.…
Finally…Crunchy Pickles! (Lacto-Fermented and Canned) Read More »
To clean an oven naturally, sprinkle a generous layer of plain salt over the spill while the oven is still warm, then scrub it with…
How to Clean your Stovetop and Oven, the Simple, Safe, Frugal Way Read More »
Is everyone still drowning in zucchini out there? If you’re looking for a keto, low-carb (no-carb?), filled with veggies, use-up-your-zucchini meal that fills tummies and…
Sausage Zucchini Bake Recipe Read More »
My kitchen tip for this week is to think outside the box when it comes to counter space. If you have an appliance as heavy…
Kitchen Tip Tuesday: Random Ideas for Your KitchenAid Mixer Read More »
It’s Spinach Week here at Kitchen Stewardship®! I get to share one of our family’s favorite recipes today. The first indication that it’s a winner…
Sausage Spinach Pasta Toss Recipe Read More »
If you’re just joining me from Works for me Wednesday, you may want to check out some other summer recipes as well: Potato Salad with…
Feeding a Crowd: Whole Food Pasta Salad Recipes Read More »
Do you know the thrill of creating a recipe from scratch? I can’t tell you how tickled I get when I manage something like this…
Cabbage Soup with Secret Super Food Read More »
We’re thinking about omega-3s this week, and one way to get them into even your baking is to use ground flax seeds in place of…
Recipe Connection: Banana Flax Muffins Read More »
This is the second Mary and Martha Moment in a series exploring each of the four pillars of Kitchen Stewardship®. Read the others at: Earth: …
Mary and Martha Moment: Stewards of the Food Budget Read More »
Only three ingredients! No need to buy processed guacamole with questionable ingredients and preservatives when you can DIY at home. Pair it with my homemade…
Homemade Guacamole Recipe Read More »
I was inspired by a comment at the post on trusting in your meal blessing. April says, You can tell which months I decided, “No…
Do Healthy CHEAP Meals from Aldi or Save-A-Lot Exist? Read More »
Nothing says summer to me like grilled hamburgers and homemade potato salad. It remains one of my favorite dishes that I could eat for breakfast,…
Kids in the Kitchen: Potato Salad “With Help” Read More »
