It's Simple Lives Thursday... my favorite day of the week :D 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 BlissWherever you choose to post, ... continue reading...
Braised Short Ribs Simmered in Pinot Noir and Homemade Beef Broth
Now that the Fall is approaching and evenings are bringing a chill, braised beef short ribs were on the top of my list. Grass fed beef that is seared in bacon fat and olive oil and then simmered low and slow in homemade beef broth and aged Pinot Noir. What I love about braising short ribs is that they are very forgiving. It's not difficult to add a bit of this and a bit of that and still end up with delicious fall off the bone tender beef. It's fun to experiment and as my ... continue reading...
Giveaway Winners and Things to Come
Picking Pears. Zekie had his fill!It's been a busy couple of weeks here at my home. School has started back up and I'm now teaching 3 interactive media classes. This is also my first year that I'm starting to do thought out lesson plans for my 4 year old. Nothing too difficult, just intentional teaching through practice at home. So in the midst of teaching college students and my boys at home, it's also high time preserving season! My kitchen is literally ... continue reading...
Simple Lives Thursday, 9th Edition
It's Simple Lives Thursday... my favorite day of the week :D 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 BlissWherever you choose to ... continue reading...
Stuffed Thai Eggplants with Sweet Potato Leaves and Brown Rice
When I saw these green striped Thai eggplants being sold by Yang's Organics at the farmers market, I couldn't help but buy them. The contrast of the white stripes blending into the pale green sold me. Like most weeks, I buy on impulse at the farmers market. Bright colors, crisp greens and anything new captures my attention. I don't go with a meal plan, instead, I plan around what I buy. I decided to make an entire meal in one casserole dish using these beautiful ... continue reading...
