It's one of our favorite winter meals for many reasons. It's warm, hearty, healthy easy and very inexpensive. Wild Rice Even thou it's called "rice," it is not closely related to traditional rice which is generally smaller, less nutrient-dense and a different color. It has a chewy outer sheath that holds the grain inside. It … Continue reading Crockpot Lentil Wild Rice Comfort Dinner
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Trick or Treat Alternatives for the Kiddies
Halloween is a fun time of year for the kids and often times, adults alike. And while it's only once a year it is our chance to make a little difference. The kiddies will get more than enough candy elsewhere. So how about some GREAT alternative ideas? Things that they will like just as well … Continue reading Trick or Treat Alternatives for the Kiddies
Growing Goji Berries in the North
Growing Goji Berries, how to dry them, use Goji berries -and- access to yummy recipes. Lycium Barbarum or Goji berry. They are also known as wolfberry and sometimes called matrimony vine. They have been grown in parts of Asia for centuries. More specificily in China and the Himalayan mountain region of Tibet. In these regions … Continue reading Growing Goji Berries in the North
So Many Reasons to START Juicing
There has to be a pretty good reason or two or three to get most of us to consider juicing. My list might have you headed for the store. I want to clarify that by juicing we do not mean the stuff you buy in the store. Nope. That is a far cry from juicing … Continue reading So Many Reasons to START Juicing
Dehydrate It…
When you dehydrate food it preserves it by removing the moisture. It also helps prevent growth of microorganisms and the breakdown - thus - decay of food. It can be stored for years. Canning requires a lot more work and equipment. I gave that up long ago. Dehydrating food is a good idea for soooooo … Continue reading Dehydrate It…
FERMENTING: Why & How
Fermenting is a preserving method that has been used for thousands of years. And for good reason. It has numerous health benefits. They do a job that is mighty important due to their digestion-enhancing enzymes. They aid the intestinal tract's healthy flora balance and increase the beneficial bacteria. My sauerkraut recipe included below. As an … Continue reading FERMENTING: Why & How
FERMENTING: Why and How?
Fermenting is a preserving method that has been used for thousands of years. And for good reason. It has numerous health benefits. They do a job that is mighty important due to their digestion-enhancing enzymes. They aid the intestinal tract's healthy flora balance and increase the beneficial bacteria. As an Affiliate I may earn a … Continue reading FERMENTING: Why and How?
SODA IN THE GAS TANK..
No one wants to come down with a disease. People do not want to be sick or overweight. The question is, do we "not" want these things bad enough to consider taking preventative measures ahead of the problems? The answer to that varies, but, it seems, a lot of folks give it little thought until … Continue reading SODA IN THE GAS TANK..
Motivation to Better Health
Everyone is different and therefore everyone has different motivators. Some of these incentives can be money, the drive for success, passion, fear, love, and even hatred. We feel we need more money to take care of our family. We feel we need to be successful in order to compete in the world. We might develop … Continue reading Motivation to Better Health
Juicing & Smoothies – Part 2
In part one ( Getting Started), we hit on some basics along with juicing vegetables. Now, how about some yummy fruit smoothies? I love my smoothies. They are my favorite breakfast. I like to use a "base" fruit and generally that would be a banana. After that you can add about any fruit you like. … Continue reading Juicing & Smoothies – Part 2
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