When I first heard of chia seeds I immediately thought of my college archaeology classes where I learned that chia was a staple food for prehistoric people. I thought that it couldn’t be the same stuff, but it actually is!
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30 Days of Renewal – Day 21 – 6 Fruits and Veggies I Always Have in the Kitchen
I planted the garden this weekend! Pictures and info on what I planted to come. For today I thought I would tell you about the 6 most useful fruits and veggies I use on a regular basis. 1. Mire Poix Veggies – Carrots, Celery, Garlic, Onion – Okay I know this is actually four veggies,…
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Lemon Blackberry Muffins
Hi everyone! I am still here and still pregnant. We are currently 36 weeks and my brain has turned into oatmeal. The plain bland kind that everyone hates. Every drop of creative inspiration has been sucked out of me. It really blows. What ever happened to nesting? I thought all women turned into nesting monkeys…
Read MorePregnancy Updates and Blackberry Syrup
The last week has been a blur. The chickens began laying eggs, I played host to several friends and coworkers who were visiting for the weekend and Brae started school, thank goodness! She has been antsy, bored and grouchy the last couple weeks. After three months of free time she was craving a new routine…
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How To Freeze Berries
I am 31 weeks into my pregnancy and have reached that point where my life feels like one big boring waiting game. I try to keep busy organizing the house and cooking freezer meals, but I lack the energy and inspiration to do much of anything else, making life incredibly boring. The nesting bug…
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Mini Blackberry Galettes
Last week I went to see my midwife who told me that the baby had turned again, back into the breech position. She said not to worry, but that I should take a long walk everyday to encourage him to turn. I used to love a long walk, but these days a long walk is…
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Apples, Blackberries and Tomatoes, Oh My!
Its been a little more than three weeks since my last garden update and boy does a little fertilizer and new soil go a long way! The tomato plants have tripled in size and the leaves are a perky rich green. They’re even growing new little tomatoes!
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Nectarine Crisp
Nectarines must have been a sacred fruit. My idea of heaven on earth. When in season they are sweet, juicy, tender, a perfect dessert all on their own. But sometimes you want something a little fancier. Maybe your mother in law is coming over for dinner and you need something easy, but impressive. Or maybe…
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Cherry Jam Tart
Over the last couple years, I have come to love making jam. The patience it takes, slowly stirring the bubbling juice waiting for just the right thickness. The simplicity of the recipe, just fruit and sugar, and maybe a squeeze of lemon. Its practicality, turning fruit that’s almost gone bad into something that will…
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Welcoming Summer with Peach Muffins
This baby that is growing in my stomach must love peaches. I have had the craziest peach cravings since I discovered the juiciest sweetest organic peaches I have ever eaten at my local fruit market. They are so juicy that you have to eat them while holding a paper towel under your chin to catch…
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Shoots and Roots 