Now that I've written a post on refined versus unrefined salt, I wanted to share with you how I use fine and kosher Real Salt in my kitchen. Summer vegetables are in full swing which makes this a great time to learn about the differences in grain sizes of Real Salt to best use them in your dishes. The different grain sizes in salt can add dimension and texture to your food. Incredibly, even baked goods. What I enjoy about Real Salt is that although the texture is different in their ... continue reading...
Sign Up for Market Fresh. The New Spain in Iowa Newsletter.
Today, I sent out the first issue of The Market Fresh newsletter. In each weekly issue I'll be sharing a new, simple, everyday recipe that you won't find on this website. For this issue I'm sharing a simple summer dessert that you won't want to miss. Mini fruit tarts topped with a butter crumble. It's an adorable pastry that features the best in summer's sweetest berries and stone fruit. Also in the newsletter, I'll be sharing gardening and homesteading tips along with special ... continue reading...
Roasted Beets, Tops, and Green Bean Salad in a Honey Vinaigrette
How does time slip away so quickly? It's incredible to believe that my baby girl is nearly six weeks now. We're already in the middle of July and soon my mami will be heading to Spain for six weeks. I'm going to miss her dearly during her time away. I am blessed with the most incredible, selfless mami. She is by my side nearly every day and cannot spend one of them without seeing her grandchildren. I know it's only six weeks but she's my best friend. My farmers market buddy. ... continue reading...
Organic Garden Update, 7-13-2012
In the beginning of this year, I wasn't sure how my gardens were going to turn out since I was due to have my baby girl in early June. However, having my garden areas at home has allowed my husband to help me in maintaining them and has made it significantly easier for me to weed when I can. I still have my community garden plots a few blocks away which I have dedicated to low maintenance perennial herbs as well as a second strawberry patch. Now that I'm five weeks postpartum, I'm ... continue reading...
Simple Lives Thursday, #104
We have noticed that quite a few blogs are not linking back to one of the Simple Lives Thursday host blogs (see guideline #2, below). If this is you, please realize that this prevents us from choosing you as a featured blog. Thank you for linking back to us! It's Simple Lives Thursday! My favorite day of the week where you share your tips and recipes for living a simple life. Whichever blog that you choose to link up your post, it will show up on all 4 sites! As a reminder, this blog hop is a ... continue reading...
