Rhubarb season coincides perfectly with grilling season. Turning that fresh rhubarb from your garden or the farmer’s market into this delicious rhubarb BBQ sauce is one of our family’s favorite ways to use this tangy springtime treat. When we purchased our homestead in the spring, I was delighted to find a thriving patch of rhubarb….
When life gives you dandelions, make dandelion ice cream! If you are looking for the perfect spring recipe to wow your friends and family, this simple, homemade dandelion ice cream recipe is just the thing! When life gives you dandelions… Last spring, when the dandelions began blooming in full force, one of our kids’ favorite…
While many find the dandelion to be their biggest nemesis come springtime, we celebrate its arrival and this gluten free dandelion cake is our favorite way to use those yellow flowers. Our Journey to Medicinal Herbs Over the last several years, we’ve been on a mission to learn about the native plants in our area…
If you’ve grown mint before, you know that it grows like crazy. While there’s nothing better than the crisp flavor of fresh peppermint or spearmint from the garden, figuring out what to do with all that mint can be a challenge. We love to preserve as much of that mint as possible for use all…
Did you know there are more nutrients present in an orange peel than the fruit itself? Instead of throwing away the leftover orange peels, we will walk you through how to make orange peel powder. In this post, we will be discussing the nutrition of the orange versus the orange peel, sourcing oranges to make…
Maybe you are overflowing with sourdough and want to avoid food waste. Or, maybe you want to get ahead and batch bake some sourdough goodies for special occasions! So, you’re asking, “Can you freeze sourdough bread?” Our answer is a resounding, YES! Let’s face it, sourdough is delicious. Bread, pizza crusts, pancakes, cinnamon rolls, scones,…
Whether looking to expand your repertoire of sourdough recipes or it’s your first time, this deep dish sourdough cast iron pizza is our favorite and beginner-friendly! We both grew up in the Chicago area and Chicago-style pizza is deep dish pizza. Finding the best thick crusted, topping packed pizza in town was a must for…
Packed with protein and immune boosting micronutrients, this elderberry gummies recipe is one of our family’s favorite snacks! Why Homemade Elderberry Gummies? To be completely honest, I am not a big fan of snacks. Most of the typical snack foods are not very high in nutrients. What’s more, standard snacks are typically only a source…
I am a fan of potatoes whatever way they come but these crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside – gluten-free latkes may just be my favorite! The Story of Gluten Free Latkes You know when you spend hours preparing a meal. It turns out great and you are so excited to serve it….
These delicious gluten free chocolate beet muffins are a crowd-pleaser and an easy way to sneak in beets without anyone even knowing. If I’m being completely honest, I don’t love beets. I will eat them and have even learned to like them. Especially when they are prepared certain ways – like sliced thin and roasted…