One of our read-alouds for my younger children this year is Farmer Boy. Farmer Boy is one of my favorite books in the "Little House" series. I love hearing all the details of how Almanzo and his family live. I don't think you can really help yourself from enjoying the … [Read more...] about Cider Makin
recipes
Trim Healthy Mama Pumpkin Pie Shake
A yummy drink just in time for Autumn!Trim Healthy MamaPumpkin Pie Shake10 ice cubes1/2 cup almond milk1/4 cup water1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder1/2 cup pumpkin purée1 t cinnamon1/4 t nutmeg1/4 t gingerpinch clovespinch saltpinch gluccie1 t Sweet Blend(If desired you can … [Read more...] about Trim Healthy Mama Pumpkin Pie Shake
Homemade Fruit and Yogurt Push up Pops
One thing we have learned on our food journey is that my daughter reacts to dyes. In the summer and even in late spring here in the south, it gets HOT! Mega hot and humid! Nothing cools you off like a good ole popsicle... so instead of buying ones that have dangerous ingredients … [Read more...] about Homemade Fruit and Yogurt Push up Pops
Homemade Nut Butter
I didn't realize just how easy it is to make a nut butter. It is SUPER simple and you might just get hooked like we have!First, you want to make crispy nuts.(Here's the blog post about them)or here's the quick version:Crispy Nuts4 cups raw almonds or other nut1 tablespoon sea … [Read more...] about Homemade Nut Butter
Fermenting Garlic
Last year, I grew a beautiful bed of garlic! I mean is was gorgeous! I was so proud. Around here, garlic does best planted in the fall and harvested around June or so. It was very satisfying to me to grow my own garlic. I had planted several times in the spring and did not have … [Read more...] about Fermenting Garlic
