This year, we grew a delicious variety of heirloom okra that is called Longhorn Okra. It is perfectly tender even when it grows...

Happy Labor Day everyone! By the time you’re reading this, the day will probably be over and your Labor Day cookouts will be wrapping up....

I used to buy pre seasoned turkey breasts at the store for a quick Crock-Pot meal when we were first married. It was easy, you just...

I planted ONE cherry tomato plant this year. Neither of us like raw tomatoes, so putting them in a salad was out of the question. I had...

This chicken recipe stars juicy pineapple with a spicy twist! The spice I’m referring to is Tajin® seasoning. I first heard of this spice...

This cool quinoa salad is a perfectly healthy side dish for summer cookouts! There are endless variations and additions you can make to...

I had the privilege to pick about a gallon of beautiful, vibrant raspberries and blackberries from our farm. I am constantly amazed at...

What’s the surprise in this recipe? It’s mushrooms! Before you say “gross” and look away, I’m begging you to hear me out! The mushrooms...

These burritos are delicious. And the surprise…they have mushrooms hidden in them! No screaming in horror please! I beg of you to keep...

I fell in love with sourdough this year. I made my own starter from the usual all-purpose flour and loved the results. Years ago, I made...

I have an abundance of ground turkey. Now, ground turkey is a leaner meat option, and usually makes a great lean protein choice for a...

Nothing says comfort and home like a beef roast. Especially if it is cooked long and slow all day and it fills the house with an...

I became a little psycho about what foods were going into my body a few years ago… then I also realized what you put ON your body can be...

You know those drinks that are supposed to replace electrolytes but are chocked full of sugar and artificial flavors and colors? I’ll...

Who has whey laying around? Well, if you are into cheesemaking or yogurt-making, you will have random jars of whey hanging out in your...

A crunchy, crispy, savory/sweet snack that will satisfy the *crunch* you might need. Replace those potato chips! Or top a salad with...

The year was 2014. I had been married for two years, working full time as a nurse, and struggling to fix dinner most of the time. Those...

What is this Trim Healthy Mama I keep talking about (THM)? First of all, I’ll tell you what it’s NOT. THM is NOT: A new fad diet Low-carb...

Apple Pie Kefir Smoothie (THM- E) 1 cup double fermented kefir * 1 whole Apple, cored and roughly sliced 1/2 cup oats Dash of mineral...

Friends! I have a new update for you all. As you probably already know, I love writing about all things Appalachia…from stories about our...