I have a sweet summer crush this savory lycopene rich juicy red fruit. So much so, that each year I plant roughly 75 tomato plants and can at least 5 dozen jars of tomatoes. Its actually my favorite thing to can and my favorite thing to cook with. Here are 10 of my all time favorite easy ways to can up the tomato!. Disclaimer…..
Raw Lemon Coconut Protein Balls * Paleo
The mad rush to get through harvest is over, thank you Jesus! Now with the crazy Holiday season just around the corner, it time to start stocking up the freezer with some simple grab and go snacks and meals for the family. Whether its a lunch snack for the kiddos, a post workout pick-me-up or…
Paleo Molasses Cookies
My husband and I have a on-going cookie jar joke. We have a cookie jar but never any cookies. Seeing the cookie jar sit empty and lonely on the counter is a bit of a tease for him. I, myself, would rather grab a handful of nuts then eat a cookie any day. (yes, I’m that awesome mom, don’t judge me, my…
Paleo Cheesy Chard Chips
I’ve been getting the most beautiful rainbow chard in my weekly CSA box from fullcircle.com. Chard is nutritionally rich in vitamin K, accounting for approximately 300% of your daily value. Bonus… In 1 cup of chard there is only 35 calories. Chard is typically seen in Mediterranean-style dishes, however today I am making cheesy chard…
Capresse soup
My mom and I have a favorite restaurant we like to go to during summer to sit outside, drink wine and eat the most amazing Capresse salad. It’s been way to long since one of our capresse dates and since its currently -1 outside, it’s going to be awhile longer. So I’m bringing our capresse…
Deep Fried Bacon baby!..
Today is very much a comfort foods type of day. This morning we woke up to seven new inches of fluffy white snow. And as beautiful and crisp as the snow is, I could really live without it. Not only does it make for slick driving conditions but it makes farm chores twice as hard….
Homemade 3 ingredient fruit snacks with grass-fed gelatin
Every year my kiddos make a special gift for each kid in their class for their school Christmas party. This year they’ve elected to make fruit snacks. And with only 3 ingredients, this year’s classmate gift couldn’t be easier. Made with beneficial grass-fed gelatin, berries out of the garden and local raw honey, this homemade…
Canning Nutritious Bone broth
In light of my recent naughtiness, my body is begging for some serious nutrition. Bone broth to the rescue! I know you have heard of bone broth but I think few really understand how incredibly healthy this is for our bodies. Great grandmas have been making homemade chicken noodle soup for decades, starting with a…
Roasted paleo pumpkin soup with garlic sage butter
Holy yum! You will thank me, I promise! Roasted pumpkin soup with garlic sage butter 1 small-medium pie pumpkin, seeded, peeled and cubed into 1inch pieces or 2 quarts canned cubed pumpkin (this link) ½ cup bacon, cooked, diced and fat saved 4 cups organic chicken stock 1-2 cups coconut milk 1 medium onion, chopped…
Canning Sugar Free Ketchup.
Why would one go through the trouble of making and canning their own ketchup? Well, because commercially made ketchup is full of junk, thats why! Junk, as in, High fructose corn syrup (made from GMO corn) and sugar! And to me the organic ones just don’t cut it in ketchup world. Actually, they’re just kind…
