Comments on: What Eating Seasonally Looks Like For Us http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/06/what-eating-seasonally-looks-like-for-us.html Naturally inspired living for the Christian homemaker Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:49:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Jillianhttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/06/what-eating-seasonally-looks-like-for-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-19532 Jillian Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:35:39 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/06/what-eating-seasonally-looks-like-for-us.html#comment-19532 We're really enjoying beets right now. Mmmmmm. As well as lots of greens (lettuces, spinach, peas). Feel free to check out our local eats post at <a href="http://jilsyt.blogspot.com/2009/06/beets-aka-eating-local.html" rel="nofollow">http://jilsyt.blogspot.com/2009/06/beets-aka-eating-local.html</a> We're really enjoying beets right now. Mmmmmm. As well as lots of greens (lettuces, spinach, peas). Feel free to check out our local eats post at http://jilsyt.blogspot.com/2009/06/beets-aka-eating-local.html

]]> By: Kait Palmerhttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/06/what-eating-seasonally-looks-like-for-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-19531 Kait Palmer Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:03:22 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/06/what-eating-seasonally-looks-like-for-us.html#comment-19531 Thanks for this blog--I've just discovered it and can't get enough! I love all the book suggestions as well! Just in the past year have I been trying to go toxin-free in our home and organic in everything I can. Eating locally and seasonally is something I'm just discovering in my journey as I've read Omnivore's Dilemma and Animal, Vegetable, Miracle. I love seeing what other people are doing with what is available to them in the "here & now." It's so refreshing to see this from a Christian perspective--often I get the feeling that they think I'm on some hippy-bent one-with-the-universe spin when really it's all about being good stewards with what God has given us. Thanks for this blog--I've just discovered it and can't get enough! I love all the book suggestions as well!

Just in the past year have I been trying to go toxin-free in our home and organic in everything I can. Eating locally and seasonally is something I'm just discovering in my journey as I've read Omnivore's Dilemma and Animal, Vegetable, Miracle. I love seeing what other people are doing with what is available to them in the "here & now."

It's so refreshing to see this from a Christian perspective--often I get the feeling that they think I'm on some hippy-bent one-with-the-universe spin when really it's all about being good stewards with what God has given us.

]]> By: Stephaniehttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/06/what-eating-seasonally-looks-like-for-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-19530 Stephanie Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:57:58 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/06/what-eating-seasonally-looks-like-for-us.html#comment-19530 I have just been loving eating the seasonal fruits and veggies. We were able to pick a nice batch of lettuces from the garden and the prices at the stores have been excellent! I picked up organic raspberries for .99 today! We hope to go strawberry picking this week also. Farmers markets are opening up..I love it! I have just been loving eating the seasonal fruits and veggies. We were able to pick a nice batch of lettuces from the garden and the prices at the stores have been excellent! I picked up organic raspberries for .99 today! We hope to go strawberry picking this week also. Farmers markets are opening up..I love it!

]]> By: Stephanie @ Keeper of the Homehttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/06/what-eating-seasonally-looks-like-for-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-19529 Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:24:49 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/06/what-eating-seasonally-looks-like-for-us.html#comment-19529 Hi Melissa, Nice to "meet" you, too! Thanks for stopping by, and a big welcome to you! :) Hi Melissa,
Nice to "meet" you, too! Thanks for stopping by, and a big welcome to you! :)

]]> By: Stephanie @ Keeper of the Homehttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/06/what-eating-seasonally-looks-like-for-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-19528 Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:23:03 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/06/what-eating-seasonally-looks-like-for-us.html#comment-19528 Cynthia, I tend to put rhubarb in fruit crumbles. I haven't really found any great ways to serve them without adding some sugar. I make my crumbles with a mix of tree fruit and berries usually, and just add a bit of raw honey and arrowroot powder to the fruit. The topping is a mix of rolled oats, flour, raw sugar and butter. I find it is totally possible to make this less "sugary" than it might be typically. You can even ditch the honey in the fruit (I add only a bit to help bring out the fruit flavors, but it's not necessary if you use sweet fruit). The topping only needs to be a sweet as you like it, and I don't make mine as sweet as most conventional crumble recipes. I prefer to let the flavor of the fruit come through the most. :) Does anyone else have any non-sweet ideas for using rhubarb? Cynthia, I tend to put rhubarb in fruit crumbles. I haven't really found any great ways to serve them without adding some sugar. I make my crumbles with a mix of tree fruit and berries usually, and just add a bit of raw honey and arrowroot powder to the fruit. The topping is a mix of rolled oats, flour, raw sugar and butter.

I find it is totally possible to make this less "sugary" than it might be typically. You can even ditch the honey in the fruit (I add only a bit to help bring out the fruit flavors, but it's not necessary if you use sweet fruit). The topping only needs to be a sweet as you like it, and I don't make mine as sweet as most conventional crumble recipes. I prefer to let the flavor of the fruit come through the most. :)

Does anyone else have any non-sweet ideas for using rhubarb?

]]> By: Stephanie @ Keeper of the Homehttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/06/what-eating-seasonally-looks-like-for-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-19527 Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:19:28 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/06/what-eating-seasonally-looks-like-for-us.html#comment-19527 Kika, This recipe was passed on to me from a blog reader: Savory Cashew Sauce * 1 1/2 cups raw cashews (can be soaked ahead of time - this will actually make the sauce even more smooth and creamy) * HOT water (enough to cover cashews, plus a little extra) * 1 tbls. extra virgin olive oil (optional - I usually don't include this in order to reduce fat content, but helps with texture) * Pinch of cayenne pepper * Desired herbs & seasoning (parsley, oregano, basil, thyme, etc.) to taste Directions: Place the cashews in a blender with enough HOT water to reach about 1/2 inch above. Blend on high until completely smooth (about 1 minute, less if using soaked cashews), adding additional water if needed, until desired consistency is achieved. If using olive oil, add after 1 minute and blend an additional 30 seconds. Add desired herbs and blend 20-30 seconds. Serve immediately over pasta, rice, vegetables, etc. For veggie dip, use less water and add dill. Also makes a great base for artichoke dip, cream-based soups, etc. Leftovers keep for 2-3 days - just add water to reduce thickness before reheating. We tried this the other day, and really enjoyed it! Kika,
This recipe was passed on to me from a blog reader:

Savory Cashew Sauce

* 1 1/2 cups raw cashews (can be soaked ahead of time - this will actually make the sauce even more smooth and creamy)
* HOT water (enough to cover cashews, plus a little extra)
* 1 tbls. extra virgin olive oil (optional - I usually don't include this in order to reduce fat content, but helps with texture)
* Pinch of cayenne pepper
* Desired herbs & seasoning (parsley, oregano, basil, thyme, etc.) to taste

Directions:
Place the cashews in a blender with enough HOT water to reach about 1/2 inch above.
Blend on high until completely smooth (about 1 minute, less if using soaked cashews), adding additional water if needed, until desired consistency is achieved.
If using olive oil, add after 1 minute and blend an additional 30 seconds.
Add desired herbs and blend 20-30 seconds.

Serve immediately over pasta, rice, vegetables, etc. For veggie dip, use less water and add dill. Also makes a great base for artichoke dip, cream-based soups, etc. Leftovers keep for 2-3 days - just add water to reduce thickness before reheating.

We tried this the other day, and really enjoyed it!

]]> By: Melissa Millerhttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/06/what-eating-seasonally-looks-like-for-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-19526 Melissa Miller Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:19:44 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/06/what-eating-seasonally-looks-like-for-us.html#comment-19526 Hello Stephanie, It's nice to meet you! I just discovered your blog and it's wonderful! I'll be back to visit with you often and I will add your button to mine to display. Congrats on your upcoming new baby. I see your due date is my birthday. Yeah! Hope to see you soon. You're always welcome! Have a blessed evening. ~Warmly, Melissa ;) Hello Stephanie,
It's nice to meet you!
I just discovered your blog and it's wonderful!
I'll be back to visit with you often and I will add your button to mine to display.

Congrats on your upcoming new baby.
I see your due date is my birthday. Yeah!

Hope to see you soon. You're always welcome!

Have a blessed evening. ~Warmly, Melissa ;)

]]> By: Cynthiahttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/06/what-eating-seasonally-looks-like-for-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-19525 Cynthia Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:01:57 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/06/what-eating-seasonally-looks-like-for-us.html#comment-19525 Hi Stephanie! I am curious what you do with rhubarb.... I can only find really sugarie recipes for rhubarb so I don't even buy it. How do you serve it? Actually, I have some frozen in my freezer from a neighbors garden last year and I haven't used it because I don't want to give my family a bunchof sugar on their fruit. Thanks! God Bless, Cynthia Hi Stephanie!
I am curious what you do with rhubarb.... I can only find really sugarie recipes for rhubarb so I don't even buy it. How do you serve it? Actually, I have some frozen in my freezer from a neighbors garden last year and I haven't used it because I don't want to give my family a bunchof sugar on their fruit.
Thanks!
God Bless,
Cynthia

]]> By: Kikahttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/06/what-eating-seasonally-looks-like-for-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-19524 Kika Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:19:10 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/06/what-eating-seasonally-looks-like-for-us.html#comment-19524 Could you tell me how you make your "alfredo type sauce," please? Could you tell me how you make your "alfredo type sauce," please?

]]> By: The Cottage Comtesse @ River Rock Cottagehttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/06/what-eating-seasonally-looks-like-for-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-19523 The Cottage Comtesse @ River Rock Cottage Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:36:31 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/06/what-eating-seasonally-looks-like-for-us.html#comment-19523 Our garden is behind yours but the first snap peas are about ready to start harvesting. In the meantime, I'm supplementing with produce from local farmers who live at a lower elevation. We eat only what is in season with the exception of bananas that I buy at the store and what I have put away in my freezer. This month I have canned plums, blueberries, and apricots for fruit spreads as well as frozen even more of them. This weekend I froze cherries and today I will freeze nectarines! I am planning to buy a pressure canner to do vegetables later in the summer. It's amazing how wonderful everything tastes fresh or from your own garden. It just doesn't compare. I think I'd do it even if it wasn't cost effective. Our garden is behind yours but the first snap peas are about ready to start harvesting. In the meantime, I'm supplementing with produce from local farmers who live at a lower elevation. We eat only what is in season with the exception of bananas that I buy at the store and what I have put away in my freezer.

This month I have canned plums, blueberries, and apricots for fruit spreads as well as frozen even more of them. This weekend I froze cherries and today I will freeze nectarines! I am planning to buy a pressure canner to do vegetables later in the summer. It's amazing how wonderful everything tastes fresh or from your own garden. It just doesn't compare. I think I'd do it even if it wasn't cost effective.

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