Most requested recipes !
Here they are -- you asked for them and here they are ! Black Bean Wrap Filling( Laura’s recipe-a thousand thank you's Laura!)1 15 oz. can of black beans, drained, rinsed andmixed with a pinch of salt...
View ArticleExperiments with Stevia or "Finally a Banana Bread I like that meets my...
I've been experimenting quite a bit with non-dairy baking for the wee ones and also with eliminating sugar from our diets and adding whole grains too.Whole grains are tricky to get used to unless...
View ArticleShopping to save money!
So a friend asked me today to make this my blog post – you asked for it, here it is!My shopping rules to save money! This mostly relates to groceries and how I shop the sales and my own personal rules...
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Hot, Spicy and Sweet!
Here is my attempt at preserving peppers. I found a yummy sounding recipe from my dear Aunt in TX, and modified her recipe to what I had on hand, and then of course cut the sugar and added some...
View Article16 pounds of carrots!
How, you may ask did you end up with 16 pounds of carrots?.. well, there is a food co-op type of thing I go to most weeks and we get an odd collection of food every week including lots of fresh...
View ArticleSausage for the freezer!
Sausage making comes once a year at our house(some years twice if we are really lucky-once for deer and once for elk). Much to the joy of the household predator (our dog) and the sighs of the children,...
View ArticleDairy Free Fudge!
Normally I am the anti sugar advocate of my house- rationing, and waging war on sugar for my masses. But around the holidays I soften and want to share and enjoy some of the vices and traditions of the...
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What does 438 jars look like?
Not to toot my own horn! But....I've had a busy summer, apparently I've been more busy than I thought. Here's the proof. I've canned over 438 jars of goodies this year. Stored in front of this shelf to...
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Using pomona pectin to make low sugar or no sugar jams and jellies!
One of the reasons I first started canning was control. Control over the food we eat. I wanted it! I wanted to know what was in it, who handled it, how much sugar, was in it, and how that food was...
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Making my own sauerkraut the lazy way!
I have a few friends who keep touting the good things about fermenting things the old fashioned way--beet kvass, gingered carrots, etc.. and it just never sounded that great. Effervescent beets? I...
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2 Salads and the Dressings That Make Them So Loveable!
This post is part of Homestead Revival's Salad Dressing Recipe Exchange! Can I tell you how strange it is to hear myself saying "I just am craving a great salad!".Well-- let me tell you that is a truly...
View ArticleChanges are at foot!
I am thinking today about connections, health, wellness and our emotions. My oldest DD is getting ready to sprout wings and leave the nest, separating herself from us and from me (swallow, that hurts...
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Yakkety, Yak, Don't Talk Back!
Wanna see my Yak? I bet you do! I'm land locked -- planted squarely in the middle of the United States, not a Yak in sight. And yet, somehow I have fifty pounds of Yak meat in my garage. Odd, yes! I...
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Warm Spiced Clementines
This version of canned clementines has no refined sugar and a healthy helping of some of my favorite spices. Typically folks can fruit in a sugar syrup. If you know me, you know I'm not a fan of...
View ArticleWays with Cauliflower
Again here I am trying to use up a bunch of something. This time it's cauliflower. Low carb and delicious even if hubby would argue against it being cooked - I LOVE it. Here are some thoughts:My old...
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Makin' Bacon!
This is Yak Bacon pre curing!And Bacon after curing!I made Bacon! Yak Bacon nonetheless. Doing the happy bacon dance here! Bacon by the way is on this low-carbers diet. Can I just tell you how exciting...
View ArticleCorned Yak!
For the charcuterie challenge this month I made a corned Yak! Yes, like corned beef only instead of beef I used Yak meat. I'm all about using what I have you know and yes.. I have Yak meat, so Yak it...
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Cleaning out the fridge 101
Ok, so I know what you're thinking? "I clean out my fridge - why do I need a lesson on that?" Open up the trash and dump, wash out the containers, clean it, put back any food we'll still use. "that's...
View ArticleLiver- 2 ways!
While many people don't care for the flavor and texture of liver, it's something I grew up with and enjoyed greatly. Ours was always deer or elk liver harvested from the meat my father and brother...
View ArticleMore experiments in sugar free canning!
Summer Solstice Preserves - (my way)Every year I have a friend who emails me when her sour cherries are ready for picking. It's a good trade really -- I email her when I have iris bulbs to share- which...
View ArticleEat your Greens!
Did you know that most americans don't eat nearly enough green vegetables? I never did until I made a more conscious effort to eat them. We all probably know they have massive amounts of vitamins and...
View ArticleRoasted Tomato Sauce-- the easy way!
ROASTED TOMATO SAUCEThis is a fragrant recipe with no peeling or seeding required! Use any shape or color of tomatoes.10 pounds of tomatoes3 tablespoons olive oil2 teaspoons dried mixed Italian herbsor...
View ArticleWaste Not Want Not!
Did you know that on average most people throw away over 25% of all the food they buy?That really ads up when you are talking about buying all organic and local food. It's Tuesday morning and I...
View ArticleShopping
Here is an example of my mindset when I shop.This is from September so the seasonal items are not on sale in April-- but it gives you the idea.I went to safeway because I needed cheese for tonight's...
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Cleaning out the fridge!
I thought I would share with you two of my favorite posts for saving money on food this month, they are oldies but goodies related to cleaning out the fridge! If you know me you know I'm a big...
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