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Homemade Mayo
Why in the world would I need to have a homemade mayo recipe when it is so abundant in the store? I’ll tell you why. Its all about the ingredients.
Read MoreTop 6 Plants to Grow for Chickens and Humans
There are a variety of plants to grow for chickens and humans, however, these are my chicken’s top favorites that I like too! Ever since my chickens were babies, I experimented with different types of greens to see what they like the best. Now that they are older, they still seem to gravitate towards some of the same foods.
Read MoreAfter-Dinner Mints for Dogs
The recipe for making after-dinner mints for dogs was birthed from the frustration of pulling SO MUCH invasive mint from my onion garden. Go figure. That frustrating thing that I thought I didn’t want, ended up being a fun treat for my senior beloved pet.
Read MoreBest Ginger Miso Dressing
Who doesn’t love a great salad? More importantly, who doesn’t love a great ginger miso dressing? This recipe is by far my vote for the best ginger miso dressing. This is another great dressing that works well as a dip for spring rolls or egg rolls.
Read MoreMaking Beeswax Wraps
Looking for an alternative to plastic wrap or plastic bags for sandwiches? I think I found out how to make an alternative!
Read MoreRaising Baby Chicks
There are a few things to think about especially if you are the momma of these chicks versus having a hen hatch and take care of her own chicks.
Read MoreNutritious Bubblegum Smoothie
Looking for that special fun smoothie, that you know is nutritious but also makes you happy? What could make you happier than bubblegum flavor? This nutritious bubblegum smoothie checks all of the boxes. Most importantly, it doesn’t form an undigestible lump in your stomach like bubblegum does when you swallow it! You not only will not have to worry about swallowing this! Your body will love you for it.
Read MorePico De Gallo Recipe
This pico de gallo recipe is a delicious and easy salsa-like delight! Personally, I prefer this simple recipe over canned or jarred salsa any day. It is so fresh and an absolute necessity for a simple snack.
Read MoreGrowing a Cherry Tree from Seed
Did you ever bite into a delicious cherry and wonder how you could be growing a cherry tree (from seed) yourself? If you have ever wondered what or how, you’ve come to the right place. The process (from the first sprouting of the seed to the finding a piece of fruit hanging on the branch)…
Read MoreSaying the Right Things Can Naturally Change Your Life
That thing that you say, goes out of your mouth and back into your ears! Good or bad, it becomes your truth when you speak it. What is the best assessment to make about yourself? And what is it based on?
Read MoreHealthy Wheat Flour or Gluten-Free Flour?
Healthy Wheat Flours or Gluten-Free Flour? Many years ago, I started exploring the idea of going gluten-free. The reason for it stemmed from a food intolerance test that seemed to reflect that I had an sensitivity to wheat. I talked a little bit about that here. Ultimately, all of this information led to the same…
Read MoreConnection Between Houseplants and Natural Health
A person doesn’t have to look hard to find a connection between houseplants and natural health! So many beautiful varieties are available to us and you don’t need a lot of them to benefit from their natural health properties.
Read MoreBenefits of Being Thankful
I heard a minister, Greg Moore, say, “Expect nothing from anyone and give thanks for everything.” It is one of the most powerful statements I’ve heard in a long time!
Read MoreHealthy Dog Food Recipe
A healthy dog food recipe is just as important in my quest for living naturally, as my human recipes! As wonderful as I feel like a homemade food is best for my Lotus, I do think about making sure that her food is nutritionally balanced. That is why I include Dinovite in every recipe I…
Read MoreHow to Improve your Garden Soil for Spring
Thinking about how to improve your garden soil for spring? Everything from garden location planning to storing up compost can give you a good head start to growing your best crops. Good soil is most important when planning to garden organically. Most gardens are not automatically rich in organic matter. Amendments are needed to be added every year to replenish what last year’s crop used.
Read MoreBuild a Chicken Coop in a Woodshed
While we knew we wanted to build a chicken coop, we definitely needed to continue to use our woodshed for storage. Our community will only allow us to have a small amount of chickens. Therefore, we are creating a tiny home for our chickens inside of our woodshed as well as keeping space available for wood storage.
Read MoreMake Kale Chips 2 ways
Admittedly, kale is very earthy and “green” tasting. This type of taste doesn’t always go over well with kids or adults, so often people try to hide it in soups and cooked dishes. For the most part, this isn’t the worst idea but it really doesn’t capitalize on the best parts of kale… the nutrition!
Read MoreBest Sourdough Bread Recipe
This sourdough bread recipe has only three ingredients: Water, salt, and flour! It is a 100% heritage flour. It is surprisingly fluffier than most sourdough rye recipes that I’ve tried. The flavor is amazing and goes well with anything you would normally put in a sandwich. (Yum!) Yet, this recipe does not include any type…
Read MoreEasy Sauerkraut Recipe
Most of the enzymes are lost during the canning process. Even though some of the nutrition may still be somewhat in the canned foods, it isn’t necessarily as nutritious in that it isn’t as usable in the body as a fermented food. This sauerkraut recipe maintains the enzymes and nutritional benefits to benefit our bodies!
Read More3 Great Ways to Use Beef Tallow
Before I can show you 3 great ways to use beef tallow, I first need to explain what beef tallow is! Pastured, organic beef tallow is the product of cooking down beef fat. Therefore, when our family purchased our 1/4 of a cow, we couldn’t resist when we were asked if we wanted the bones…
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