It's Simple Lives Thursday. 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, it will show up on all 4 sites! As a reminder, this blog hop is a way to share with many people your posts on what you are doing to live a simple life. Whether that's gardening, raising urban chickens, homeschooling, sewing, ... continue reading...
Cucumbers and Tomatoes Aliñado Topped with Basil Feta
The best meals in the summer are the easiest. With the abundance of fresh produce in my garden and at the farmers market coming up with tantalizing recipes is a snap. This is a traditional way Spaniards enjoy seasonal cucumbers and tomatoes on hot summer days... aliñado, which simply means in a vinaigrette. Topped with basil feta from local producer Reichert's Dairy Air. A simple dish that will surely please.Cucumbers and Tomatoes Aliñado Topped with Basil ... continue reading...
Two for Tuesdays Volume 9
It's Two for Tuesdays! I'm sure many of you already know and participate but for those of you who haven't you can click here for the details.As a reminderCreate a post featuring real food... something traditional, made from scratch, made with love. Include the badge or a link to this page in your post (you don't have to use my badge, you could also go to either of the other 6 hosts pages and include their badge/link).<a ... continue reading...
Mondays with Mami – Judías Verdes Con Salsa de Tomate (Green Beans in a Tomato Sauce)
I can tell by my posts that I'm entering into full blown preserving mode. During the summer most of my time is spent in the garden, harvesting and preserving. However, I'm also in the kitchen with my mami. It's so refreshing and relaxing to spend an afternoon with her cooking. Yesterday, bright and early we hit the farmers market and bought some wonderful fresh produce. At the market, I asked my mami what we should make with green beans. Like any well versed ... continue reading...
All About Pectin and Naturally Sweetening your Jam or Jelly
The beauty of summers fruit can be preserved and enjoyed throughout the entire year by putting up jam, jelly and preserves. I feel that most people's gateway to canning starts with homemade jam or jelly. Who can resist the luscious colors of strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and peaches or the sweet and juicy flavors that come with them. Certainly not me and that is exactly how I started on my road to preserving.Making your own jam or jelly is not difficult at all. All that's needed are ... continue reading...
