Traditional Bone Broth – Food or Medicine?

Health, Recipes, Seasonal Living

When the cold weather creeps in it is time for me to make broth.  The warmth and nourishment seem to fit well with my quest toward natural and seasonal living.  I used my last quart of beef broth last week for the sensational, crowd pleasing Shepherds Pie (recipe...

Homemade Bread Baking 101

Recipes

I have been grinding grain and making whole wheat bread for 15 years and throughout the years I have learned many, many lessons. I believe these tips will work for bread no matter whether you use freshly ground flour or store bought flour but the comment I get over...

Putting things up

Health, Seasonal Living

I did not grow up with the concept of preserving food, although my mother canned jams and applesauce with her grandmother. The idea of preserving food while it’s in season appeals to me not just because of tradition but because of health and stewardship. First,...

Another homemade bread baking reference

Simple Living

I recently found the Half-Baked Beauties blog, which is written by a group of women who are baking their way through a bread cookbook. We’re hoping to have some posts soon with lots of pictures about bread baking steps, but you might also enjoy learning from...

Grinding Grain: Is it economical?

Simple Living

If you’ve considered the health benefits of grinding your own grain into flour, but haven’t been sure if it would be worth the extra cost of investing in a grinder, be sure to read this interesting analysis of how one family saved as much in six months as...