I am so excited for my real food adventures during this new year! I can't wait to plant my garden- there are many things that didn't quite work as well as I was hoping last year, and I can't wait to tweak things and try some new ideas and methods. I also am very excited for our new batch of baby goats that should be born in March! And of course, with new baby goats comes lots of milk to play with! Soon, berries and tomatoes will be ...Continue Reading
Archives for December 2010
Rustic Sausage & Potato Soup
When winter arrives in Wyoming, with it comes freezing temps and bitter wind. There is nothing I love more than coming in from doing evening chores and having the smell of a comforting soup greet you at the door. Not only is this rustic soup the perfect meal for a cozy night at home, it also makes a fantastic supper for guests when served alongside a loaf of chewy french bread. Rustic Sausage & Potato Soup 6-7 potatoes. ...Continue Reading
How to Sprout Seeds
Seriously. Why have I not tried this sooner? For some unknown reason I have put off sprouting seeds for almost a year. I guess I thought it would be complicated or something? Well, I can now report that sprouting seeds might just be the simplest thing I've done since I started cooking real food! In my opinion, this is just an absolute must for any person interested in more healthful eating. Why? 1. These little seedlings are ...Continue Reading
Chocolate Peppermint Smoothie Recipe
Honestly, I'm not totally sure what to call this recipe... Our family calls it a milkshake, but it's slightly misleading since it doesn't contain any ice cream. So, I decided to call it a smoothie instead, but that makes me think of breakfast drinks that contain yogurt and strawberries and sometimes the random handful of kale... It's more of a "dessert smoothie," I guess. This is our favorite treat after a long, hot day working around ...Continue Reading
Soft Molasses Cookies Recipe
Soft, chewy, and spicy. These soft molasses cookies are like taking a bite of Christmas. Elaborate Christmas cookies really aren't my thing (although I will spend a little extra time to make homemade peppermint patties on occasion...), so I lean heavily on these simple molasses cookies when I need to bring sweets to an event or party. Sucanat, an unrefined cane sugar, pairs beautifully with the rich blackstrap molasses ...Continue Reading