One of our local grocers about this time of year brings in a load of fresh wild caught salmon at a ridiculously reasonable price. We stock up our freezer with filets and make a big batch of this soup for the long winter ahead. This recipe makes about 8 quarts of delicious creamy chowder, all gluten and dairy free. I pack … Read More
Here is another healthy make ahead freezer meal in a bowl from our garden! This Barley Red Lentil Soup with Kale recipe makes 8 generous quarts of hearty soup at very little cost with great nutritional benefits. If you don’t have a garden you can purchase fresh veggies at your local Farmers Market. Making the most of what’s grown locally … Read More
Late August brings a new variety of veggies ready to eat from our garden. While we are saying good-bye to lettuce, we have bountiful supplies of green beans, Swiss chard, kale, zucchini, crookneck, onions, carrots, cucumbers, beets, corn, and potatoes (russets, golden Yukon’s and purple potatoes). Oh my!! And yes, I am trying to put food up like crazy. … Read More
Friday is the one weekday I don’t rush out the door to work. I get to linger over my morning coffee. I get to spend more time in restful reflection. I get to play with our flowers and in the garden. This time is a perfect antidote after a busy week. It’s even better if I make it to SpokaneBarre … Read More
Our garden has been hard to keep up with this summer. Especially since we’ve been visiting grand kids all over the country. We returned home to abundant produce. With fresh inspiration, I whipped up a refreshing farm to fork salad recipe to share with you. We journeyed to Nashville, where we celebrated our grand-daughter Haven’s second birthday! We hand … Read More