After spending the whole day cooking and canning and hunching over the cutting board and stove, I really didn’t want to put a ton of effort into dinner. My countertop was covered in fresh tomatoes from outside, and I figured I might as well try to use as many as I can before giving up
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It’s been a bit of a hectic month, so I’d like to start of by apologizing for the unexpected hiatus. I’ve been working at a local community garden, and it’s been in the 90s+ here all month. On top of that, the home AC is busted, so when I’m already hot and exhausted from work
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There’s a crazy Instagrammer I’ve been following lately called Black Forager (seriously, check her out), and her thing is foraging goods in a largely suburban environment. I’ve always had a love for foraged snacks, but a couple of her posts really intrigued me, so I thought I’d test them out. I’m making this a general
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First and foremost: Sorry about the hiatus. I’ve been battling some mental health struggles and working myself to the bone trying to finish my backyard landscaping in time to get my onions, beans, peas, etc. in the ground in time. I’m still here! I just miscalculated how much of a backlog of posts I had
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As we head into spring (or wishfully think about it), it’s time to consider what we can add to our kitchen from the Earth around where we live. Not only does growing your own produce save you money, but it doesn’t require a lot of space. Container gardening works well for many plants, from herbs
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Cooking healthy doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. 2020 has been a year of improvising like a madman (or madwoman), and this recipe is no exception. I used “salmon” fillets I got from the frozen section of the grocery store sometime… probably a couple of months ago, and I was one short. The broccoli
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The title is a bit of a troublesome mouthful, but the dish itself is one you’re not going to be able to get enough of. Summer is the start of squash season, and what better way to make an easy, hearty, flavorful soup than to use the local fresh produce at the farmer’s market? I
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The last time I made pickles was when I was a kid. I remember very little of it other than it being a fun experiment. Now that more of us have been spending more time at home (and AE has already covered sourdough territory), there’s no better time than the present to experiment with canning
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This breakfast is packed with protein, probiotics, and flavor — No joke! It’s easy to make, so don’t let the extensive ingredient list deter you. It takes about five minutes from start to finish, and it’s a fantastic way to start your day. Greek yogurt is a great source of protein and probiotics. I get
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I’ve been on a mission to find a good balance between my carb-heavy diet and Hubby’s protein-heavy needs. The middle ground appears to be fish and poultry, which I can eat lots of without the negative… effects… that I get when I eat large portions of red meat. Fortunately, seafood is something I grew up
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