I am not sure when or why the sprouts started talking about ‘Taco Tuesdays’ but it is no surprise that it has stuck around here, considering how much they all enjoy this meal. Ground beef is something I almost always have in the freezer so it’s a meal that doesn’t require a lot of thinking ahead. And while I […]
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Our move was wonderfully chaotic! Friends and family helped lighten the load, and by the end of the day we all had beds to sleep in. We said goodbye to a place of many memories (two of our kiddos were born in that house!), an established garden, and the conveniences (and annoyances) of our suburban neighborhood; we […]
Eating organic produce can be expensive; it might even feel like the cost outweighs the benefits! However, if you plant your garden strategically, you will be able to produce and enjoy bountiful, organic produce from your own backyard. Not to mention, save yourself some hard earned dollars! Here are five easy-to-grow crops that will set you on the path to […]
Undoubtedly, there was some over-indulging that happened yesterday, as there is with every holiday, when bowls and platters keep pouring out of the kitchen until there is hardly room on the table for even the place settings. With knees bumping under the table, we proceed to pile our plates high, sampling every dish, until our plates resemble […]
Our time around the table is not exactly the picture of calm and quiet. With four little sprouts nestled in around the table, Mr. Green Thumb and I have our work cut out for us; we are continuously encouraging pleases and thank yous, and other meal-time etiquette (such as, no feet on the table; no […]
Making Homemade Pumpkin Puree is really very simple, and the flavor is worth the effort. It just takes a little time. Choose pumpkins that are characteristically sweet, and have a lot of flesh. While the puree may be primarily used in baking, it can also be incorporated into soups and stews to add thickness and earthy flavor. In fact, save the pumpkin water […]
Today was a soup day. The clear, bright skies of yesterday were transformed today into an ongoing shower of cold, driving rain. The tired aches of a long week, sniffly noses, and dismal weather meant our family was in need of some serious comfort food. I wanted something hearty, but healthy and full of vegetables; something rich and flavorful, […]
I’ve been experimenting with granola bars for a while now, and my kids haven’t necessarily appreciated my efforts. Various recipes have resulted in granola bars that are too crumbly, or not sweet enough, or oddly textured, or basically flavorless . But after many mediocre batches under my belt, I found an old weight watcher’s recipe and played around with it until I got […]
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