To the beauty of the beet: it is a root vegetable of many blessings to the self-sufficient gardener and cook—an early grower, edible from root to leaf-top, beautiful, versatile, and makes its home near the top the list for nutritional value. And for many of… Read More
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Pick & Cook ~ Creating the Kitchen Herb Garden
Cooking with fresh herbs by simply reaching out a hand to snip is a succulent little joy. In our home, we love to grow herbs and greens indoors throughout the year, and as many as possible. Not only do herbs in the kitchen make for fresh snips on… Read More
Best Baby Foods ~ Garden to Table
Introduction of first foods for baby is a delicate endeavor for even the most diligent parents. There are a plethora of opinions and products in our culture, but keeping it simple, all natural and straight from the earth improves focus as a mother and digestion in… Read More
Cookie Classics
Long ago I swore off cookie and candy baking because of one unescapable reality: I could happily live on these foods alone. There are only two qualifiers that call for such activities; one, if it’s the holiday season and two, just for the kids. Currently… Read More
Sweet Ambrosia: Canned Apricot Nectar
Action shot: nectar pleases all ages, and adds massive vitamins to the children’s diet, note smile
The Barb is On
Rhubarb: how we love thee. You are full of the zing of spring, yet you are humble and hearty. And how underestimated you have been in years past! From early childhood, my mother always made rhubarb sauce (recipe herein), pie, crisps and cobblers and froze… Read More