BAWK BAWK! I've had a few people recently asking about my chickens. They're still there and doing quite well free ranging in my backyard. I shot a short video to give you an idea of what it's like in my backyard :) ... continue reading...
Baked Nectarine Cranberry Oatmeal
There is nothing more comforting than baked oatmeal in the morning. Nourishing and filling. The kids will smile also!Ingredients1 1/2 cups steel cut oats, soaked overnight.(I've been using local Paul's Grains Steel Cut Oats and let me tell you, they are out of this world!)3/4 cups milk1/4 cup honey2 farm fresh eggs2 nectarines diced1/2 cup dried cranberriesDrain your steel cut oats in a colander to get rid of excess water. Put them in a baking dish.In a small bowl, mix the eggs, milk, and ... continue reading...
Garden Update 7/23/09
Finally! My summer plot in the community garden is starting to really blossom. Now that all of the rain has subsided, my plants are soaking in the sun and growing. The kids and I took off to the gardens early this morning. We watered and harvested!! Another batch of chamomile to dry, 2 tomatillos, 1 zuchinni, 2 padron peppers and beans! This may very well be the beginning of harvesting during the month of August and into the Fall! Nehemiah helped me water in the community plot and pick ... continue reading...
Fresh Tomatillo/Cilantro Salsa
Ever since visiting Rick Bayless's restaurant La Frontera Grill, Gabe and I are hooked on this Fresh Tomatillo/Cilantro salsa. It's unbelievable! The freshness of the tomatillos and cilantro are complemented by the bite of the white onion, garlic and jalapeno. Besides how amazing this salsa is, it's unbelievably easy to make! All you do is mix and blend. After trying this, you'll probably agree with me that you'll never buy green salsa in a jar again! I can't wait to start harvesting my ... continue reading...
Homemade Whey and Cream Cheese/Greek Yogurt
Little Miss Muffet sat on a tuffet, Eating her curds and whey,In our day in age, curds and whey brings memories of a nursery rhyme rather than cultured dairy. Curds and whey are the bi-product of fermenting dairy products. In our past, it was a means of preserving dairy. Today most people buy their dairy in the forms of milk, yogurt, cream cheeses, ricotta and sour cream. We don't really stop to think how they're made.What is fermentation?Fermentation is a chemical change brought on by the ... continue reading...
