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I’m very lucky in Michigan to have lots of options when it comes to dairy. There are tons of cheesemakers and local dairy farms–some even offer raw milk herd shares. In honor of National Dairy Month, I thought I’d share some of my favorite recipes that use dairy. Asparagus, Goat Cheese & Fresh Herb Bread [...] Related posts: 10 Favorite Autumn Recipes 10 Favorite Blueberry R
I do! In fact, I have two favorite markets because our city is awesome like that. If you love your farmers market(s), consider taking the pledge to support family farmers by shopping directly from them this summer. A pledge is a commitment to spend $10 at your farmers market that week. the first time you take the pledge, [...] Related posts: Can I Brag about My Farmer’s Market? Farmer’s Mar
This recipe shows how easy it is to use whatever random vegetables come your way! I threw this together after looking through my refrigerator and realizing I had some farmers market goodies to use up ASAP. Ingredients: chicken (I used about 1 1/2 pounds of chicken breast, cubed) oil (I love to use Asian stir [...] Related posts: Thai Lime Basil Chicken Stir Fry Spring-Inspired Spinach & Almo
My cooking muse has returned! Even after going to the farmers market, all the fresh produce has me in the cooking mood. But, I need to get my pantry ready for spring–especially since our first CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) pickup is this week. If you’re not familiar with CSAs, you pay a lump sum at [...] Related posts: Getting the Pantry Ready for Spring Pantry Essentials: A P
I've been drinking coffee for as long as I can remember. So when Maxwell House Coffee asked me to try their single serve cups, I was definitely up for the challenge! Related posts: A Cup of Coffee in Remembrance of Grandma Cranberry Coffee Cake – GUEST BLOGGER Hazelnut Coffee Brownies
I am in the mood for pizza at least once a week; unfortunately, whenever we order delivery, I always regret it two bites in because it seems so greasy. I decided that even if I don't make my own pizza crust, homemade would be better in terms of taste and health - so here it is, a spring pizza that tastes great and has less grease. Related posts: Asparagus, Goat Cheese, and Fresh Herb Bread Puddi
I am in the mood for pizza at least once a week; unfortunately, whenever we order delivery, I always regret it two bites in because it seems so greasy. I decided that even if I don't make my own pizza crust, homemade would be better in terms of taste and health - so here it is, a spring pizza that tastes great and has less grease. Related posts: Asparagus, Goat Cheese, and Fresh Herb Bread Pudd
I have four sorrel plants that are doing quite well this spring. Sorrel is a perennial herb/vegetable that is sort of like spinach with a rhubarb-ish flavor. Nice and sour! Related posts: Sorrel, Chive & Duck Egg Frittata Tuna Salad with Garlic Scape Pesto and Kale Summer Pesto Pizza
I have four sorrel plants that are doing quite well this spring. Sorrel is a perennial herb/vegetable that is sort of like spinach with a rhubarb-ish flavor. Nice and sour! Related posts: Sorrel, Chive & Duck Egg Frittata Summer Pesto Pizza Pesto
I travel a LOT for work, and I’ve been working on incorporating healthy practices when I’m traveling. For example, the photo above was taken on a trail during one of my trips. I decided to pack my workout gear (even though it meant checking a bag) and was so happy to be able to [...] Related posts: Snack Bowl Ultimate Party Project + 10 Healthy Snack Recipes! The Traveling Omnivore&
Ever since I started seeing my health coach, I've been practicing the pleasure principle and have lost 20 pounds without counting a single calorie. Recently I was asked to participate in a virtual book tour for Simple Sexy Food, which takes the pleasure principle for eating to a whole new level! Related posts: Kick Off with Hass Avocados Recipe Contest Roasted Vegetables, Pan-Fried Pork Chops, an
In the past few weeks I've spent time in Orlando, Minneapolis, Toronto, and finally got home on Saturday. I was so excited to see how much everything sprung up while I was gone! Related posts: Eat Local, West Michigan! First Day of Spring in Michigan Spring Cleansing for Body, Mind, and Soul
I decided I needed another solution to menu planning. What would inspire me to actually do it? Use it? I found magnetic dry erase markers at my local craft store and the wheels started spinning . . . Related posts: Tutorial: Small Vinyl Projects with Your Silhouette Cameo DIY Office Door Message Board Quick and Easy St Patrick’s Day Kisses
In celebration of Earth Day 2013, members of the Homestead Bloggers Network have partnered with BuyGreen.com to make going green even easier! With a generous gift card for $250, BuyGreen.com makes going (or staying) green even easier! So what can I find at BuyGreen.com? Maybe the question should be, “what can’t I find at BuyGreen.com?” [...] Related posts: NetZero Hotspot = Free
It’s that time of year again! My legs are super sore from working in the garden on Saturday. I planted peas, radishes, and raked all of our garden beds. And, hoping to save money, we decided to try again starting seeds indoors. Last year we had very poor results; I think because our west facing [...] Related posts: Dreaming of Spring Gardens? Planning Tools Homes {Simple Living Challenge} P
I have never really been a smoothie person, probably because of too many "shake for breakfast and lunch" diets over the years. However, last week I had smoothies for breakfast and dinner as a sort of seasonal cleanse. I fell in love with this recipe. As a bonus, it's a great way to use up frozen blueberries from last summer! Related posts: Fruit Smoothie & FitJerk Friday: Realizing Your Pote
Last year spring came early; this year, it shows up for a few hours and promptly goes and hides when the snow appears. Nevertheless, I've been making a conscious effort to change what I've been eating, go through my pantry, and get ready for gardening and CSA season. Related posts: Pantry Essentials Pantry Essentials: A Pantry. Help Me Organize It! Spring Cleansing for Body, Mind, and Soul
40 days of nourishing are finished. For the past few days, I’ve done a gentle cleanse and spent a lot of time thinking. I have enjoyed this process, and I’m not even sure how to put into words everything that I learned. I came across the above video and as I watched it, I remembered [...] Related posts: Reflections on Complete Without Kids {Book Review} Cleanse/Detox Update {Fitness F
Elements from Ordinarily Special © Kaye Winiecki Related posts: First Day of Spring in Michigan I’ll Still Be Me When I’m Skinny
I took Tuesday through Friday off of work this week. (Well, we have Good Friday off anyway). I decided to try some smoothie recipes and whole foods recipes from my health coach. Drink dandelion tea. Relax. Yesterday I went to an infrared sauna (love). Today I went to the spa for a facial, mani-pedi, and cut [...] Related posts: Please Share Your Time Saving Tips Spring Cleansing for Body, Mind, a
So, I’ve been feeling guilty about neglecting my herb cupboard. I had so many high hopes last spring . . . then gardening season hit . . . then I sort of forgot about my herb friends. Luckily they are dried out and patient, still smelling good as new. I read about how it’s good [...] Related posts: Dandelion Bacon Salad Root Vegetable Gratin with Gruyere The Locavore’s Handbook: A rev
The 40 days of nourishing series is entering its final week. Today I’d like to talk about cleansing–and not just the detox you might be thinking of. When spring comes around, all kinds of detoxes and cleanses are advertised throughout the internet and in magazines. However, as you might suspect, it’s a great time of [...] Related posts: 40 Days of Nourishing Mind, Body, Soul Pla
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Just when I start going through my seeds from last year to see what needs to be started under grow lights, it snows here in Michigan! Oh well, that doesn't keep me from dreaming. Related posts: Gardens, Farms, and Markets {Simple Living Challenge} Simple Meal Planning {Giveaway!} Spring Planting
A bunch of random musings from the weekend: Job changes, birthdays, and prayer. Related posts: Nurture People Eat Where You Live {Book Review & Giveaway} UGGs: A Great Metaphor for the Weekend
Yes, I watch Project Runway. Even though my sewing skills are more A line elastic waist skirts than haute couture. I get lots of big ideas (although, as you can imagine, not all of them come to fruition.) One of my favorite pick me ups is to head to Field’s Fabrics on my lunch hour. [...] Related posts: Pre-Cut Fabric: A True Timesaver Fun Fabric Magnets Gaia Cafe: Where the Local Cook Goes
Inspired by my walk at lunch today. Related posts: Enjoy the Holidays More by Doing Less Two Picnic Dessert Recipes For Spring Spring Celebration Soup
For today's nourishing act, I mailed in the deposit for Groundswell CSA. ? Related posts: My CSA is Breaking Up with Me Top 10 Questions to Ask Before Joining a CSA Nourishing My Body at Nourish Organic Market
