by Laura Macklem | Sep 7, 2021 | Canning |
I have been spending 12 hour days in the kitchen. I got yellow squash for 79 cents a pound, tomatoes for 16 cents a pound, Candy Snap grapes for 28 cents a pound, yellow bell peppers for 45 cents a pound, and baby carrots for 16 cents a pound. Out of all my produce,...
by Laura Macklem | Aug 31, 2021 | Grains and Seeds |
I recently published a blog post on homemade croutons, which is a favorite salad topper. I think even better than croutons are sprouted sunflower seeds. Why would we sprout the sunflower seeds before roasting? Sprouting unlocks the nutrients and neutralizes phytic...
by Laura Macklem | Aug 28, 2021 | Snacks |
When my girls were little, they swam on the neighborhood swim team, and eventually swam with a homeschool group. I always enjoy making healthy snacks for them in general, but homeschool swim was no joke – they were totally wiped out afterwards. They were...
by Laura Macklem | Aug 21, 2021 | Medicine Cabinet |
I have a severe all-over, inflammatory condition, and I’m keeping it at bay with natural remedies including anti-inflammatory tea I drink almost daily. I didn’t follow a recipe, I first did what any thrifty homemaker would do – I scoured my yard to...
by Laura Macklem | Aug 21, 2021 | DIY, Recipes, Uncategorized |
As I pulled my towering loaf of sourdough bread from the oven, I feared we wouldn’t gobble it up before it was plagued by mold. It was my first time making this loaf, so I was surprised by its hefty height. Croutons were the answer for any leftover bread. I...
