Yes, my boys have been working on their letters this week and blueberries, boys and banana splits definitely starts with the letter B. You know what starts with the letter C? Cancer. I taught my boys about cancer this week by explaining that it's a disease that makes you really sick. We even spoke of my Abuela, Mama Isabel, and how she is now with Jesus because she got sick with cancer. As difficult as this was to explain to my children I did let them know that we ... continue reading...
Simple Lives Thursday, First Edition!
Hi everyone! I'm so excited!! It's the very first edition of 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. Remember to link to this post from your blog for this week. Annette from Sustainable Eats is on vacation but she'll be back next week :DA Little Bit of Spain in Iowa Sustainable EatsGNOWFGLINSCulinary BlissWherever you choose to post, it will show up on all 4 ... continue reading...
Organic Gardening Update – July 15, 2010
It has been a very difficult gardening and farming year for Iowa. We have seen over 15" of rain in the metro alone during the month of June. 5" is the norm. Gardens are just not thriving as that much rain depletes nitrogen levels. It's been a season of amending, battling prolific slugs and mosquitos and waiting it out. My heart goes out to our local family farmers that have lost fields of crops. It's been evident seeing empty tables at the farmers market. Prayerfully, our weather will ... continue reading...
Baked Beans From Scratch
It's summer! In the States that means potluck and grilling season! No bbq would be the same without baked beans! Delicious beans slow cooked with bacon all day long until they are thick and sweet. I used to think baked beans came from a can until I realized how amazing the homemade version can taste. When I'm making anything for a potluck or bbq, simple is always the name of the game. Although this recipe takes all day to bake or slow cook, it only takes a few minutes to throw all the ... continue reading...
A nourishing chicken salad sandwich
I really enjoy chicken salad sandwiches on a hot summer day! As it's best eaten cold, it's refreshing and light on the stomach. I didn't grow up eating these type of sandwiches but wow, was I ever enlightened the first time I had one at our local Palmers deli. Cold, creamy and just the right amount of sweetness and spice. Over the years I've searched out recipes and realized that a chicken salad sandwich can be made anyway one pleases. Some add mustard, others nuts ... continue reading...
