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Dijon Chicken Sandwiches

by on Aug 04, 2009 in recipes & kitchen tips

I love this simple alternative to hamburgers with a honey dijon flavored chicken. The marinade imparts a sweet and sour flavor making it scrumptious! This is a family favorite summer meal. 4-5 Chicken breasts, boneless, halved 1/2 cup honey, raw is preferred 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup liquid aminos or soy sauce (Bragg’s liquid [...]

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No-Cook Freezer Jam: Naturally Sweetened

by on Jul 28, 2009 in natural & green, recipes & kitchen tips

I love preserving my own foods for the upcoming year and jam is a favorite! It is practically impossible to find good jam/jellies on the market that are made without sugar or HFCS, so homemade varieties are the best alternative. Plus, it is superior in flavor and nutrition. In the past I have made canned [...]

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Nutrimill Grain Grinder Review

by on Jul 08, 2009 in health & nutrition, recipes & kitchen tips

Question: What kind of grain grinder do you use? I have been using a Nutrimill for several years now and love this machine! PRO’s: It has a very trim design and is not huge and awkward making it easy to store on my kitchen counter tucked in the corner for easy access. It produces fresh [...]

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Quinoa: Creamy Quinoa Porridge & Other Recipes

by on Jul 07, 2009 in recipes & kitchen tips

Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) is a member of the goosefoot family and is grown in the altiplano of the Andes in Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru, and some in Chile and Argentina. It has historically been the staple food of the Andes. Quinoa is a cute, light, curly grain that cooks up in approximately 20-25 minutes. It [...]

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Homemade Coconut Oil Mayonnaise

by on Jul 03, 2009 in recipes & kitchen tips

I have been on the quest to find a nutritious alternative to the store bought versions of mayonnaise that come filled with soybean or canola oil, two genetically modified ingredients that are best to be avoided. Read more about GMO’s here. I have tried a few different homemade varieties and have shared them here in [...]

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Salmon/Tuna Melts

by on Jun 30, 2009 in recipes & kitchen tips

Yummy wild salmon or tuna is another delicious and light lunch. Fish is so incredibly beneficial for the heart and should be consumed regularly in your diet. It is important to make sure to select wild fish options. Why? One article shared the following report: In a study published in the journal Science in 2004, [...]

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In Season: Strawberries

by on Jun 23, 2009 in recipes & kitchen tips

Those lovely juicy strawberries are coming off the vine and they are packed full of vitamin C to boost your immune system. Did you know that there is more vitamin C in the green leafy tops than in the red succulent strawberry itself? I freeze my strawberries for year round use and keep the tops [...]

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Hummus Platter

by on Jun 16, 2009 in recipes & kitchen tips

We stumbled across this idea after trying it on the appetizer menu at a local restaurant. We loved it and couldn’t wait to try it at home! It is best served as a delicious light dinner, for a Saturday evening at our home, or an appetizer with a Mediterranean dinner of sorts. It is hands [...]

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Increasing Fruits & Veggies in Your Diet

by on Jun 04, 2009 in health & nutrition, recipes & kitchen tips

My little girl was such a good little eater when she was first starting solids. She would eat all the yummy homemade veggies Mommy would prepare for her without a complaint. Sweet potatoes, avocados, and squash were some of her favorites (and still are for that matter!). Now, however, she has grown a little picky! [...]

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Chitlin’s & Other Frugal Ways to Use a Whole Chicken

by on May 28, 2009 in frugal & simple, recipes & kitchen tips

Guest post by my friend, Samara Root, a fellow whole foods enthusiast and my splitting partner on many bulk food products! Thanks dear for sharing with us! I purchased 10 naturally-grown chickens last year from a local farm, and they were delicious! I have tried to use every part of the chicken to be frugal [...]

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