Simple, seasonal, and dietary-restriction friendly family food
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…
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…
Has there ever been a pair more suited to each other than watermelon and mint? Make these quick and easy watermelon and mint refresher popsicles using a fresh, whole personal watermelon and just-picked mint from the garden. They’re a perfect, simple way to stay hydrated in the warmth of summer. Benefits of Mint What better…
Loose-leaf teas are both flavorful and packed with health benefits. Here are some of my favorite combinations for delightful spring teas. Why should you use loose leaf herbs for tea? Making loose leaf tea is the practice of steeping tea leaves directly in water (or by using a tea strainer) rather than in a pre-packaged…
Making Huevos Haminados- Slow Cooked Eggs is simple and easy. The slow cooking results in a creamy and delicious egg. The tradition of adding dried onion skins, oil, and even coffee grounds can be traced to Sephardic Jewish and Eastern European cooking. Learn more about the history of this egg recipe here. I am excited…
Is there anything that says spring more than roasted carrot and ginger soup? Whether you are seeking a quick meal or just looking for a way to use all of those spring carrots, this soup recipe fits the bill. Here is how to make the roasted carrot ginger soup recipe. THE BENEFITS OF GINGER As…
When headaches strike, we love this simple and natural herbal infusion that soothes the discomfort of headaches and migraines. Keep reading to learn how to make our simple and natural headache tea that includes just three ingredients you most likely have on hand. Why Make Your Own Headache Tea? Making your home remedies for headaches…
Ever since reading The Zero Waste Home by Bea Johnson, it’s been a goal of our family to reduce our overall waste. We have found the most success in reducing kitchen food waste by making our vegetable scrap bouillon paste. Like most families, we have a lot of food waste and it’s been a battle…
If you’re like me, and you’re looking forward to roasting pumpkin seeds this fall, then you are going to love this super easy and delicious perfectly roasted fresh pumpkin seeds recipe. All Things Fall Tis’ the season for cozy cooking, decorating with pumpkins, and making the most of the late fall harvest. This is my…
Jazz up your soups, stews, poultry, and fish recipes with herbal thyme flavored culinary salts! An easy recipe to add a little extra fun to your everyday cooking.
Mix up a calming tea blend to keep you warm and cozy all season long.