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Archives for August 2014

Month: August 2014

Start your day with this! | The best thing you can do for yourself each day is so simple, but it's often overlooked. I know this because I myself -- a person who cares a great deal about healthy living -- have neglected it for years. What is it? Drink enough water. But even more than that... | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Start Your Day With THIS!

Local Food 101: Sheep and Goats | 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 sheep and goats, including processing options and how to find good recipes. Use these questions when approaching your local farmer or source. | GNOWFGLINS.com

Local Food 101: Sheep and Goats

Classic Cherry Clafoutis | Cherry season is nearly over, but until the last fruit drops from the tree, I will be reveling in the summer sweetness only cherries can offer. I'm a sucker for creamy, silky-smooth custards in all their glorious forms and cherries are a perfect vehicle for the classic French flan that is a sultry <em>ménage à trios</em> of pancake, custard, and cake -- the clafouti. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Classic Cherry Clafoutis

Is Your Hot Dog Toxic or Nutritious? | Does hot dog = junk food in your mind? A hot dog can definitely be one of the more horrible junk food meals you feed your family, but there are actually many ways to turn a toxic hot dog into a nutritious meal. Don't "give in" to eating a hot dog at the family bonfire -- just take some extra steps to ensure you're eating the right ingredients, not the toxic ones! | GNOWFGLINS.com

Is Your Hot Dog Toxic or Nutritious?

7 Keys to Abundant Life, Bible-Inspired | Chiropractor and homesteader Dr. Eric Z shares the 7 key areas to an abundant life (based on Biblical principles) and we talk about the urban homesteading legacy he and his family are passing on to their children, local community, and even online through a weekly video series. You will love every minute! Plus... the tip of the week! | KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/82

7 Keys to Abundant Life, Bible-Inspired (KYF082)

This Superfood Increases My Vitality | Did you know there's a Peruvian root that's been cultivated for thousands of years that can help with energy, fertility, hormonal dysfunction, depression, circulation, mental acuity, and more? Here's my experience with it, plus the potential benefits of maca, where to find it, and how to use it. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

This Superfood Increases My Vitality (and you should try it, too)

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream | Nothing beats the heat of August like a few scoops of ice cream. We almost always have homemade ice cream in the freezer. When you take the time to make ice cream from scratch with nourishing ingredients, your reward is a healthy food. This ice cream could be eaten for breakfast without too much guilt! Plus, how to make it in a ziploc! | GNOWFGLINS.com

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream (plus how to make it in a Ziploc!)

Homesteading "From Scratch" | Homesteading "from scratch" in North Carolina, Melissa Jones and her family inspire us that we can accomplish amazing things with a simple determination to make do. They also produce a beautiful, free, online magazine just for homesteaders -- From Scratch Magazine. Get to know Melissa and her family, plus more about the magazine, through this podcast. Plus... the tip of the week! | KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/81

Homesteading “From Scratch” with Melissa Jones (KYF081)

Texas Style Salsa | People throughout the North and South American continents love salsa. Which might be an understatement! Every culture and geographical area has their own way of making it. Being native Texans, we like our salsa slightly chunky and with the bold and spicy flavors of cilantro and jalapeños. | GNOWFGLINS.com

Texas Style Salsa

How To Pressure Can Green Beans (Raw-Pack Method) | We can't sacrifice food safety. I consider some quick canning methods to be unsafe. Not the raw pack method, though -- it's both safe and time-saving. Learn how to pressure can green beans using the raw-pack method! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

How To Pressure Can Green Beans (Raw-Pack Method)

How To Make A Pepper Juice Tincture | Pepper juice is the cringe-worthy yet beloved name of my go-to tincture for all things sick-related. As my kids know, it's the answer to everything. Sore throat? Sniffles? Cold and flu season preventative? Pepper juice! Here's how to make a pepper juice tincture! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Pepper Juice: An Immune-Boosting Miracle Tincture

A Complete Guide To Growing Garlic {from planting to harvest} | Garlic is a flavorful cooking ingredient and healthful plant used all over the world. Although it is widely available in supermarkets, homegrown garlic surpasses its commercially-grown cousins in both variety and flavor. Here's how to plant, grow, and harvest garlic. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

A Complete Guide To Growing Garlic {from planting to harvest}

Homesteading in Hawaii | What can you grow in Hawaii? Why, tropical fruits! And Kris Bordessa is quite good at that -- plus chicken wrangling. She grew up on the mainland growing the usual summer crops but had to change gears completely when her family moved to Hawaii. On today's podcast, we talk about her homestead plus the local food community. | KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/80

Homesteading in Hawaii with Kris Bordessa (KYF080)

Summer Shish Kabob Marinades | Shish kabob marinades... When I think summer, that's what I think of. Along with fresh vegetables from our garden, watermelon, grilling, swimming in the river, family, and sunshine. Our marinades are generally very nutritious and healthy anyway, but today I'm sharing 3 recipes with extra flavor from essential oils. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Summer Shish Kabob Marinades

Watermelon on a Stick | Sometimes you just can't finish a big watermelon! So, preserve it by making "watermelon on a stick" -- watermelon popsicles. A refreshing treat during summertime heat, and these homemade popsicles are way better than the chemical-ridden conventional freezer treats. | GNOWFGLINS.com

Watermelon On A Stick (Watermelon Popsicles)

Tips for Great Compost | Compost production can be somewhat controversial. Some gardeners are very particular about what should and should not go in the pile, and how the pile should be managed. However, everyone agrees on one thing: the end result should be black and crumbly with a pleasant, earthy aroma. Here are my best tips for making great compost, including a few rule breakers. | GNOWFGLINS.com

Tips for Great Compost

Lacto-Fermented Roasted Red Pepper Hummus | Hummus is the only dip I make -- because of its delicious flavor and versatility. The peppers in this roasted red pepper hummus make it slightly sweet while the lacto-fermentation adds a bit of tang. It's really scrumptious! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Lacto-Fermented Roasted Red Pepper Hummus