If you’re not familiar with shelling beans, you should be! Trust me. The flavor and texture are so superior to dry beans. Shelling beans come in many varieties and many of the dry bean varieties you buy can be eaten fresh as shelling beans. The trick is not to let them dry! See, shelling beans …
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This is a super-easy pastured pork sausage to make — just ground pork and dry spices! I love this recipe for its versatility. Whether you want to serve it up as patties for breakfast, with biscuits and gravy for lunch, or on top of pizza for dinner it will not let you down! It’s hard …
Raw honey lavender ice cream is more than a treat! Sometimes we all need to treat ourselves. But, why not take care of yourself at the same time? You can do both with this easy raw ice cream! This recipe is packed with healthy fatty acids, vitamins A, D, B6 and B12, and digestive enzymes …
Do you remember that delicious FIRE ROASTED TOMATILLO SALSA recipe I shared a while back? Well, I put some of that salsa to good use here. I was vacationing up on Vancouver Island in beautiful British Columbia and we made a point to eat fresh fish every day. We had visited several farm stands and …
This French-style cobbler is simple to make but sure to impress. Clafoutis (pronounced cla-foo-tee) is French for cobbler. But it’s not anything like the American-style berry cobblers. Clafoutis has a delicate pudding-like texture that is simple but refined. It is so extremely versatile that you can use any berry or stone fruit you have on …
This tomatillo salsa is a perfect example of a multi-purpose sauce. You can use this pretty green salsa as a dip, a marinade, a topping for meats and fish, or simply cook with it. However you decide to use it, this sauce will add depth and a smokey tanginess to all your dishes. Sourcing Tomatillos …
Sweeten your banana bread naturally with fresh dates! There is zero sugar added to this delicious recipe, simply the wonderful earthy sweetness from fresh Medjool dates, ripe bananas, and toasty pecans. This quick bread is packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats. Bake With Ripe Bananas Banana bread is a great way to use up …
This delicious plum fruit leather is really easy to make at home. All you need is a bunch of fresh plums, a pot to cook it down in, parchment paper, and a dehydrator for drying this perfectly healthy fruit snack. I can’t even really call this a recipe. It’s more of a guide for making …
Increase food security with backyard chickens! Chickens are probably the easiest, most affordable, and most accessible livestock for a small urban farm, homestead, or backyard. They produce eggs and meat with relatively little space, time investment, or cost. Keeping chickens only requires about 10 to 15 minutes of direct attention each day. This is enough …
These delicious almond coconut cookies are guilt-free! Don’t cave in and buy a candy bar for your next sweet tooth — make these chewy, melty, crispy cookies instead. This is where almond, toasted coconut, and chocolate chips come together in a trifecta of delight. These almond cookies are a great take-along snack packed with protein …
Tart and jammy, this strawberry rhubarb pie recipe is an easy way to enjoy the bounty of summer. Quite possibly one of the finest summertime flavor combinations is that of sweet, ripe strawberries and tangy, fresh rhubarb. This is one of the simplest fruit pies I have ever put together with absolutely stunning results. The …
This is the only lard pie crust recipe you’ll ever use again. One bite of this crust and I’m instantly transported back to my mom’s kitchen around the holidays. I hope it will inspire my daughter and your family the same way! Why Lard? The use of lard fell out of favor in most American …
What makes this sourdough pancake recipe unique? My technique uses a thick batter made of flour, water, and sourdough starter. This dense batter ferments overnight at room temperature. The next morning you will add the additional ingredients and continue fermenting the batter until it’s bubbly. Chewy, Fluffy, Light, and Puffy These are just some of …