When it comes to buying in bulk, admittedly, the savings can be a hit or miss. For example, stocking up on the wrong things can lead to waste and spoilage. However, buying the right items in bulk at the grocery store, local health food store and co-op, or directly from the farmer can be a… Continue Reading
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Herbs for Energy: A Recipe for Vegan Herbal Energy Bars
I know that my day-to-day schedule — working, caring for the home, cooking, cleaning, transporting children to activities, etc. — almost always leads me to feelings of fatigue and straight up exhaustion. It’s particularly worse when I’m unable to get adequate amounts of sleep at night! And it seems as though many people in our society experience a similar level of stress from the daily… Continue Reading
How to Make Homemade Almond Milk
I love almond milk. But you know what I love more…homemade almond milk. You can absolutely drive out to your local store and buy almond milk — but once you’ve had it fresh, the rich taste will keep you coming back for more! And guess what? Almond milk is super easy to make! Let me show you how…. Continue Reading
A Recipe for Homemade Garden Fresh Salsa
I love a good salsa! One full of fresh garden tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, and onions…seriously is there anything better!?! Today I want to share with you my “nearly famous” recipe for salsa — it’s actually won a couple contests! The recipe is a simple one that only uses a few ingredients, but the secret is the… Continue Reading
The Best “No Canning Skills Needed” Homemade Pickle Recipe
I consider myself an experienced water-bath canner, and I do a fair amount of fermenting also. So when the cucumbers start rolling into our CSA box and the markets, you know what my first thoughts are…homemade pickles! There was a time when I thought I could for sure live off of pickles and pickle juice… Continue Reading
Make Your Own Herbal Superfood Seasoning Mix
Superfoods. A buzz word throughout the healthy living community for sure! But what is a superfood? You won’t find an official definition for the word anywhere in the dictionary (I looked). However — once you wade through all of the over-blown marketing ads — “superfoods” are commonly known to be foods that contain: a high level of nutritional… Continue Reading