Simple, seasonal, and dietary-restriction friendly family food
Blending herbs and even plants into salt is a fantastic way to elevate the flavor of your dishes while also packing an extra nutritional punch. Seaweed, a nutrient-dense marine plant, is a perfect candidate for this transformation. Let’s explore how to create your own seaweed salt and discover its numerous benefits. The Benefits of Seaweed…
While some may think garnish is an afterthought, the humble gremolata with preserved lemons proves otherwise. This vibrant Italian condiment, a symphony of just three ingredients, takes any dish from good to great with its vibrant freshness and robust zesty punch. This recipe takes a slightly different spin on this traditional garnish using preserved lemons….
There’s no better way to keep warm than with a bowl of this hearty lentil soup. It’s not just about the warmth, though – this recipe ticks all the boxes: fast, easy, budget-friendly, and bursting with flavor. It’s also tomato-free, so no need for canned tomato paste, sauce, or other tomato products. A great benefit for…
If you don’t already love rose petals and rose hips, you’re about to fall head over heels when you make Rose Petal and Rose Hip Infused Honey. Autumn is the season to harvest rose hips from rose bushes. Letting our roses form rose hips (Rosa Canina L.) has been so much fun over the years….
Five years ago, I made my first-ever Lilac Cordial. I read about the recipe in an old Victorian cookbook ( a wildly fun find at a flea market). At that time, we had just relocated our family back to the foothills of California to be close to the trees, soil, and bedrock I knew in…
Spring is here, and a great way to celebrate the season is by making lilac flower-infused honey. Yes, lilacs are edible flowers (Syringa vulgaris) and safe for humans to consume, as they are part of the olive family Oleaceae. Infusing spring blossoms into honey captures their aroma and preserves their compelling sweetness long after the…
When our family received our celiac diagnosis, it wasn’t bread that we all cried about. It was pie. Delicious fruit pie, chicken pot pie, quiche, and all the tasty dishes that require pie crusts. What’s Thanksgiving without pumpkin pie or Independence Day without Grandma’s cream pie? Fortunately, the goal with most pie crusts is to…
Springtime means an abundance of eggs here on the farm. One way we enjoy having fun with eggs is when we make Huevos Hamanidos, or slow-cooked eggs. I hope you will explore that simple and delicious recipe that puts leftover onion skins to use, creating onion flavor-infused eggs that are tasty and gorgeous. However, our…
Spring has arrived and it’s time to keep an eye out for all the beautiful flowers to forage, including the common dandelion! Dandelions (taraxacum officinale) have yellow flower petals that are packed with vitamins and nutrients. Although the whole plant can be consumed, this dandelion jelly recipe uses just the dandelion flower heads. Sarah Barron…
Every time my family wakes up with a tickle in their throats, I know it’s the start of a cold or flu. If you don’t act fast, the tickle will quickly turn into something more severe, especially during cold and flu season. Long before I knew anything about plants or herbs, I learned to make…
Our family adores this simple lemon juice and fresh garlic vinaigrette and it’s one of our favorite recipes. It uses just a few ingredients including fresh garlic, fresh lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil, which are easy to keep on hand or pick up at your local grocery store; making this a great last-minute…
Fermented preserved lemons were one of the first fermentation projects I ever tried. Our lemon tree had gifted an abundance of fresh Meyer lemons, and the process seemed simple. I am always game for an easy recipe, and one that only included lemons and salt seemed like a no-fail way to try the fermentation process. …
Try making the best hibiscus tea freezer jelly recipe and have delicious tangy jelly all season long. Capture the zest and tang of hibiscus flowers in this easy-to-make freezer jelly. It’s such a simple recipe to whip up to give as gifts or stock in your freezer to enjoy in the depths of winter. The…
As the temperatures drop, warm your heart and soul with ginger hot chocolate. The combination of pure cocoa and fresh ginger syrup is rich and delicious. Mix a batch of this hot cocoa and ginger syrup for a quick and easy holiday gift. Perfect for Christmas, Hanukkah, and the Winter Solstice. The Benefits of Ginger…
As the days grow shorter and the cold season sets in, naturally support your immune system with the power of elderberries and citrus juice. Non-alcoholic Elderberry and Citrus Immune Support Spritzer is easy to make and a tasty way to consume your daily antioxidants and vitamin C. In addition, this recipe is perfect for adults…
Autumn is the best time to make apple butter. Fortunately, making apple butter isn’t as difficult as you might think! With the help of your instant pot and this simple no-peel recipe, you will have many jars of homemade and from-scratch apple butter for you and your family to enjoy. SELECTING AN INSTANT POT You…