I bought a pressure canner in 2020 but I only used it once to can some salmon I was given. I grew up with a mom who did water bath canning so I learned how to can tomatoes and peaches and other acidic foods. But I had never done pressure canning and I have found it rather intimidating. So I … [Read more...]
Bacon, Blue Cheese, and Mushroom Sliders
Every mouthful of these tasty little beef sliders is so delicious you won’t even miss the bun. Finely minced garlic and onion imparts juiciness and flavor to otherwise basic ground beef, while bacon, mushrooms, and sautéed mushrooms make every bite something to savor. This dish pairs well with broccoli, … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Vegetable Soup
This flexible “clean out the refrigerator” recipe can be adapted countless ways to include whatever fresh vegetables and herbs you happen to have on hand. It also means you can make it in any season of the year and it will have a different taste and set of veggies. Tip: Tougher herbs, such as … [Read more...]
Your Budget-Friendly, Gluten-Free Grocery List
Products labelled ‘gluten-free’ were, on average, 242% more expensive than regular products in a study detailed in the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Gluten-free eating is now relevant to many American households, since many of us are looking for healthy, tasty ways to feed our … [Read more...]
Clean Food Staples
Here’s the secret to sticking to a clean diet – make sure you always have something in the house that makes it easy to fix meals and snacks. It’s easy to get tempted by fast food, takeout or even the convenience food section at the grocery store when you’re hungry with no easy to prepare food in the house. … [Read more...]
Millet Granola, Gluten Free
Have you ever used millet? It is a rather obscure grain in the US but a very common grain in Africa. It is very healthy and inexpensive. It contains B vitamins, including B17 (anti-cancer), calcium, protein, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus and antioxidants. If you are gluten free then it is a grain worth … [Read more...]