In an effort to eat more healthfully I began buying more sprouts, microgreens, leafy greens, and fresh herbs. But let's be honest, some of these are not cheap, and I found myself struggling to stay in budget. To save some money I started growing my own greens and herbs indoor to enjoy year round. If me and my black thumb can do it, so can you. Tips for Growing Herbs Start with just a few herbs you use most frequently. For me that was cilantro, parsley, basil, and rosemary. Place ... continue reading...
Growing Herbs & Microgreens Indoor
Butternut Squash Soup (7 Simple Ingredients)
This butternut squash soup is wonderfully velvety, with just the right amount of sweetness to go with that big flavor. Plus there is a special ingredient that countries that make curry use so well... it's the 'magic' that makes a vegan squash soup taste so creamy and amazing! We love that you can take a naturally healthy ingredient like the butternut squash and make it sing with just a few simple ingredients. It's like magic! We love this soup with roasted potatoes and veggies for a great ... continue reading...
Old Style Southern Cornbread
This is that perfect recipe when you want a sweet cornbread that will crumble into your chili and create that perfect bite of spicy savory combined with a sweet corny. Whatever you like to eat with your cornbread, this old fashioned style recipe hits the spot. Sweet Cornbread & Savory Meals I love it when cornbread is just the right amount of sweet. You can enjoy it by itself, or served as the perfect balance to a savory meal. Then again, we have been known to break out a piece with a ... continue reading...
Cooking With Mushroom Varieties
I love mushrooms, but the reality is that my commonly frequented grocery stores carry all of two mushroom types; white and portobello. What's the deal with that? Trust me, if you are only buying two varieties of mushrooms (as great as they are), you are missing out. If you are new to mushroom variations here are a few really great ones to try your hand at. What We Love About Mushrooms The smaller mushroom varieties are some of my favorite mushrooms. They are so quick and easy to use...easier ... continue reading...
