Being that my last gardening update was in August I wanted to catch up and post some of my photos from September into November. It's been a difficult gardening season. We had so much rain, which brought so many insects and inevitably disease.From my summer crops, I was only able to harvest one pepper and 2 eggplants. I had so much hope for my tomatillos, unfortunately, they started to produce way too late and I was only able to harvest about a gallons worth. Enough for ... continue reading...
Simple Lives Thursday 18th Edition
It's Simple Lives Thursday and that time of the week to link up your posts on simple living. From simple words of wisdom, homemade cleaning supplies, tips on organic gardening to the most nourishing meals. Thank you so much for linking up your posts and sharing your simple life :)Below you'll find the linky to add your post to. Remember you can add your link on any of the four hosting blogs.Your HostsA Little Bit of Spain in IowaSustainable EatsGNOWFGLINSCulinary ... continue reading...
Whole Foods for the Holidays – Bread Dishes
Are you currently planning your dinner menu for the Holidays? Are you trying to fit in new dishes that are both delicious and nourishing? I'm excited to share that I've been invited to host a progressive dinner with some of my favorite real food bloggers.For more information on the real food progressive dinner and the schedule, click here.Real Food Progressive Dinner: Bread DishesTo participate, make a bread dish on your blog. You can use an older post, too. Make sure ... continue reading...
Whole Wheat Sprouted Bread
As garden beds are being put away and colder temperatures are keeping us indoors, it's the perfect time of year to try your hands at homemade bread. I've been hesitant to share my whole wheat sprouted bread recipe as their are 3 factors involved when it comes to baking bread.The temperature in your houseThe humidity in your houseThe type of flour being used (store bought versus freshly milled)These 3 factors can alter the recipe a bit. This is why each baker in each home will have to ... continue reading...
Sourdough Tomato and Basil Crackers with Pecorino Romano Cheese
Homemade crackers are becoming a favorite snack in our home. They are easy to make and keep well. It's great to give your family a nourishing snack void of preservatives and artificial ingredients. Prepackaged crackers at the grocery store generally have a long list of ingredients that are best avoided. My inspiration for these crackers came from Katie at Kitchen Stewardship. She shared her sourdough recipe as part of the GNOWFGLINS sourdough e-course.One of the ... continue reading...
