In this ongoing blog series, Christine, a budget-minded first-time Mom and Team Member, explores ways to create healthy, organic foods that appeal to both toddler and husband. See other posts on making vegetable soup out of a pea base, a carrot ginger soup from locally grown carrots, finger foods, zucchini pesto, berry cobbler and a [...]
Posts tagged ‘Homemade’
Homemade Popsicles! Come and Get ‘em!
Posted August 9th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Homemade Rice Milk
Posted July 29th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Place the flakes in a blender and grind until a fine powder, about 3 minutes. Place 1 cup of water, sea salt, and syrup in the blender and blend to mix. Add remaining 2 cup of water and blend again. Let sit for 2 to 3 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove [...]
Homemade Oat Milk
Posted July 29th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Place the flakes in a blender and grind until a fine powder, about 3 minutes. Place 1 cup of water, sea salt, and syrup in the blender and blend to mix. Add remaining 2 cup of water and blend again. Let sit for 2 to 3 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove [...]
Homemade White Bread. An Easy Single Loaf Recipe
Posted January 8th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
From THEODORE RICHARD Food Blog Fresh Bread is warm, wonderful and absolutely comforting. But for most of us it’s a big deal that we rarely enjoy except on special occasions. This recipe is sort of inspired by the lifestyle of my grandmother. There were eight kids in the family and part of her daily routine was [...]
Homemade Pie Crust
Posted November 20th, 2010 by Admin. Comment (0).
From COOKING UP A STORY Video here The baking season is upon us, with Thanksgiving just ahead. In this video, Catherine Schon, of Sassafras Catering, demonstrates how to make a tasty homemade pie crust. Now for some of you this will be old hat, but for many who are rediscovering the baker within, this will [...]
Organic Recipe: Homemade Applesauce
Posted November 3rd, 2010 by Admin. Comment (0).
From JEFF COX The recipe is so simple and yields such great results, you’ll want to make it often. The advantage of homemade applesauce is that you know exactly what’s in it, with no added sugar or preservatives. Using organic apples makes it safe to feed to babies. 3 – 4 pounds fresh apples, peeled [...]
Organic Recipe: Homemade Pickles
Posted October 1st, 2010 by Admin. Comment (0).
From LESLIE CERIER Long Brine Pickling Method: Food is submerged in salt water in the classic pickle barrel. Instead of the ever popular cucumber, try carrots, string beans, red onions, cauliflower, or broccoli. Wash 2-3 pounds of organic vegetables, such as cucumbers, carrots and string beans. Put them in a large sterile gallon jar or [...]
The Corona Hand Mill and Homemade Tortillas
Posted August 3rd, 2010 by Admin. Comment (0).
From LA VIDA LOCAVORE The original Corona mill was developed by Landers, Frary and Clark of Connecticut some time before 1900 and was apparently sold worldwide. In 1951, a company, LANDERS Y CIA. S. A., was formed in Columbia to make these for home nixtamal production. It still produces this ancient cast-iron, hot tin plated [...]
Homemade Summer Thirst Quenchers
Posted June 30th, 2010 by Admin. Comment (0).
It’s getting hot out there, so take off all your artificial additives and enjoy the season and everything it has to offer with cool homemade drinks. Of course, pure water is the most affordable option and what our bodies really need for hydration. But at this time of year with lots of outdoor parties, picnics [...]