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Archives for April 2014

Month: April 2014

Sourdough Nutty Cereal | Who has given up a favorite cereal for the sake of trying to live an unprocessed life? If you've ever been a Grape Nuts lover, this cereal is so spot-on, I will be surprised if it doesn't bring you back. After my first bite, I went back in time to standing in my college dorm room finishing up a little breakfast before starting my day of classes. | GNOWFGLINS.com

Sourdough Nutty Cereal (like Grape Nuts)

Eating Locally CSA Farm Tour | We're heading down home... to your farms! Urban, suburban, or rural -- whatever you're growing and doing, we want to see it. Today you get to visit the Romans from Indiana. From their two farms, they specialize in heirloom veggies of all kinds and share with others via their CSA. | GNOWFGLINS.com

Eating Locally CSA Farm Tour

Springtime Salmon, Peas, and Rice Salad | Finally, spring has arrived! I'm so glad for the longer days, bright flowers -- and that feeling of hope that always comes with the calendar turn from March to April. You know what makes a perfect lunch for these light, breezy, sunshiny days? A salad of salmon, peas, and rice. It's simple to make, and the refreshing flavor perfectly suits the mood of this new season. | GNOWFGLINS.com

Springtime Salmon, Peas, and Rice Salad

KYF #069: Blue Yurt Farms | Living in a blue yurt on 22 acres in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, they share their homestead with sheep, geese, chickens, pigs and dogs Loki and Eva. Who are they? Mike and Erin from Blue Yurt Farms. And today, you get to meet Erin. She talks about their yurt living experience and advice, as well as homesteading lessons and all about fermented chicken feed. Plus... the tip of the week! | KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/69

Blue Yurt Farms with Erin Kelly (KYF069)

Cinnamon Licorice Tea To Boost Your Immune System | Have you ever choked down a medicinal tea that leaves much to be desired in terms of taste and smell? Me too. But don't worry, this cinnamon licorice tea both boosts your immune system and makes your kitchen smell delightfully cinnamon-y and tastes delicious! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Cinnamon Licorice Tea To Boost Your Immune System

Simple & Nourishing Spring Salads | Spring is the perfect time to gather greens and prepare simple, nourishing salads. Why wait for summer? There are greens to be picked and delectable salads to prepare, even now in April. It's surprising how many varieties of spring salads there actually are! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Simple and Nourishing Spring Salads

Asparagus Leek Bisque: A Seasonal Soup For Spring | A spring soup recipe that celebrates the hard work of growing asparagus in your garden! You'll enjoy every mouthful of this creamy, delicate, and easy bisque that can serve as an appetizer or main course! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Asparagus Leek Bisque: A Seasonal Soup for Spring

What more can you say about a book so gorgeous, so delicious, and so chock-full of traditional cooking farm-to-table recipes -- other than get it now? Oh, but never fear, I think I can find a few more words to tempt you. The book is "The Nourished Kitchen" by Jennifer McGruther, and with a release date of Tues, Apr 15, you are within days of holding your own copy. Plus, you can get pre-order perks if you order by Tues 4/15. See the post for details.

The Nourished Kitchen’s Baked Oats with Pistachios, Dried Figs, and Honey {Exclusive Recipe}

KYF #068: Delicious Obsessions | She was cooking with her mom by age 3, and thus was born a delicious obsession! Meet Jessica Espinoza, the blogger behind Delicious Obsessions and the eBook "Keeping It Real". From cooking as a child, to coconut everything (she loves it), to healing with food from auto-immune thyroid disease... you'll be inspired by Jessica's story and today's podcast. Plus... the tip of the week! | KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/68

Delicious Obsessions with Jessica Espinoza (KYF068)

Fermented Nut-Free Pesto (+3 recipes) | Ahhhh, pesto. It's so simple, yet adds such complexity to hot or cold dishes. It has so few ingredients and takes so little time to make. In the case of this pesto, it's nut-free and also packs a powerful probiotic punch. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Fermented Nut-Free Pesto (+ 3 recipes!)

Local Food 101: Beef | How can you know if a particular food source is a wise and healthy choice? You start by talking to the farmer who produces it, asking questions that pertain to the type of food you're buying. In this post, we'll discuss beef. Use these questions when approaching your local farmer or source. | GNOWFGLINS.com

Local Food 101: Beef

8 Ways To Get More Vitamin D Naturally | Coming out of the long, dark months, many of us may have a slight vitamin D deficiency. Our bodies need Vitamin D to function at our best. It increases bone health and helps the nervous system. Deficiencies have been linked to high blood pressure and even cancer. When I recently found myself vitamin D deficient, I increased my daily dose naturally. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

8 Ways To Get More Vitamin D (Naturally!)

KYF #067: The Urban Farm with Greg Peterson | For the last 25 years, Greg Peterson has been urban farming on 1/3 acre city lot in Phoenix, Arizona. His home, The Urban Farm, is a showcase of beautiful and productive permaculture -- a chicken run, gardens, 85 fruit trees including apple and citrus hedges, and much more! Get to know Greg and The Urban Farm in today's podcast. Plus... the tip of the week! | KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/67

The Urban Farm with Greg Peterson (KYF067)

What to Plant Now to be Ready for Cold and Flu Season Later | Spring is here! With the cold of winter finally behind us, the last thing you are thinking of is the cold and flu season. However, a little thought and planning now can make for a garden full of natural healers when the coughs and sniffles return. | GNOWFGLINS.com

What to Plant Now to Be Ready for Cold and Flu Season Later

Keys to Success for the Beginning Gardener | After a rough winter, spring has finally arrived and the long-awaited gardening season is finally in full swing. If you are new to gardening endeavor, I encourage you to give it a shot! There's no time like the present. :) I put together a few gardening tips so that you can have a successful first season. These basic tips are the things I wish I had known when I first started. | GNOWFGLINS.com

Keys to Success for the Beginning Gardener