My niece called this afternoon wondering if I had a good apple crisp recipe. (I love when she calls for a recipe). She was looking for a recipe that was sweet like a dessert, not dry and wanted a recipe that included good healthy ingredients. I quickly responded with a “yes” and gave her my …
For the most part, cooking from scratch is nearly a lost art. The microwave has replaced the oven and drive-thrus are ready 24/7 to take our orders.
We went for a walk through the pasture this morning to check the cornfield way out back. The sumac is starting to turn, there are red grape vines hanging in the trees and the corn cobs are filling out with plump kernels to the end of the cob. We’ve turned the corner from summer to …
As a little girl growing up on a farm, we ate potatoes at every meal. From mashed (my dad’s favorite), to baked, to scalloped potatoes and ham. They were considered a staple in our diet. Then along came the great debate on the benefits of potatoes (good for you, bad for you). In my opinion, …
Yes! Believe it! There are no eggs or flour in these amazing Zucchini Fudge Brownies. Just quick and easy, pure deliciousness! This recipe can be found in the Zucchini section of our book, Eating Pure in a Processed Foods World®, along with Sauteed Zucchini, Creamy Chicken Alfredo Soup, Italian Zucchini Boats, Quick Stove Top Zucchini …
One question we get asked frequently, is “Why buy organic?” Most people assume it is all about the chemicals, but there is much more to consider.
I can’t believe we forgot to put this recipe in our book! The Italian Dressing is in the book, so I guess it was only a “half-bad” on our part! This is a colorful salad that’s packed with fantastic health benefits including antioxidants to help fight free-radicals in your body. It’s a delight to look …
Summer is for grilling! And who doesn’t love the “no-mess, no-pans-to-wash clean up?! With just a little pre-prep, some marinating in the fridge, grilling a few minutes on each side and ta-da – you’re serving up a quick one-dish meal! You may want to prepare them before going to bed at night so when you …
I recently made this recipe when we had young children visiting for the day. I had barbecue sauce on hand and a package of chicken legs. They were a hit, with everyone eating two or three legs! Many barbecue sauces you buy have a long list of additives with sugar or high fructose corn syrup …
We woke up this morning at 5:00 a.m. to the sights and sounds of the awakening of a mid-summer’s day. Rain was gently falling and the chickens were happily scavenging for bugs in the soft earth. It was a welcome calm after the events of yesterday.
