Food Articles

How to Grow Sprouts and Why You Should Be Doing It

Last week we explored how to quench your spring fever by growing microgreens. Today we’re going to talk about how and why eating and growing sprouts is also a great idea!

A Homemade Tomato Soup Recipe Everyone Loves!

It definitely took a few tries for me to come up with a homemade tomato soup recipe that lived up to my husband’s childhood memories. But this soup does it!

Grow Microgreens: A Treat for Frustrated Gardeners

Growing microgreens is a great way to have fresh greens during winter. But don’t limit them to cold weather, they’re delicious and nutritious all year long!

Is Sugar Vegan? Yes. Well, These Brands of Sugar Are.

Is sugar vegan? The answer may surprise you. The short answer is, some types/brands of sugar are vegan. Learn why all sugar is not vegan, and learn which brands of sugar are vegan.

What is Herbs de Provence and How Do You Use it?

Let’s answer the question, “What is Herbs de Provence?”, learn how to use it, and learn how to make a Herbs de Provence oil so we can cook with these delicious flavors more often!

Making Maple Syrup and OtherTrees to Tap For Syrup

While it’s easy to make maple syrup, it is definitely time consuming. We go over the process and also teach you about a bunch of other trees to tap for syrup!

Bay Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) in Cooking and Medicine

Bay Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) contains volatile oils that lend the flavor we love when cooking. Medicinally it is used as a digestive aid, anti-inflammatory, along with several other applications.

An Orange Marmalade Recipe Sweetened with Honey

The key element to a good orange marmalade recipe is to incorporate little bits of rind and pulp to balance out the sweetness of the fruit. We also make it with honey for a thick, jam-like consistency.

Two Homemade Glass Top Stove Cleaners That Work!

I recently bought a glass top stove, and because this type of cooktop was new to me, I had to learn how to treat and how to clean glass stove top properly. Included are two homemade, natural recipes for cleaning your glass top stove.

3 Creative Ways to Reuse Your Old Glass Spice Jars

I reuse spice jars because they’re free and clear (pun intended), they come with built-in shaker tops, and you can reuse them as many times as you wish. Check out these 3 creative ways I reuse them.

Edible & Medicinal Plants to Grow in Shady Areas

If you grow a vegetable garden you may be avoiding shady areas. This article on usable/edible shade plants will teach you which plants grow well in the shade.

How to Scale A Recipe to Make as Much as You Want

When recipes are written in parts, it’s a scaling recipe that gives you the freedom to choose the amount to make. You can use this concept with all recipes.

How to Make Your Own Balsamic Glaze Condiment

I love balsamic glaze drizzled on warm fresh figs, stuffed with goat cheese! I used to buy the glaze but recently developed my own recipe. It’s a delicious condiment on so many things! Enjoy.

10 Foods to Boost Immunity During Cold & Flu Season

This list of 10 foods to boost immune system function will help you stay on the up-and-up during cold and flu season. All 10 are easy to find at your local farm market or grocery store.

Health Tonic Like Fire Cider but Without Horseradish

Fire Cider is a powerful tonic but I’m not a fan of horseradish, so I came up with a winter health tonic with similar benefits, but different ingredients.

Learn Which Medicinal Plants to Gather in the Winter

Grocery stores give us access to fresh herbs and medicinal plants all year long, but it’s good for us to do the gathering, and to know what to look for, no matter what season it is!

The Benefits of Using Allspice in Your Baked Goods

We often take the benefits of “sweet” spices for granted, so I wanted to talk more about the benefits of allspice. Yes, it’s delicious, but it’s also very good for you!

Simple Natural Gifts to Give for the Holidays

Again this year we’re publishing homemade Christmas gift ideas to inspire you to make more gifts yourself, and to make them naturally. Plus a Black Friday Sale!