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11 Herbs and Spices for the Holidays

November 4, 2011

As 2011 comes to an end, we’re sharing helpful lists to help you save money, stay healthy, get organized, creatively repurpose, frugally gift-give, intentionally celebrate and more in our “11 Things for 2011” series throughout these holiday months.
Written by Stacy K, Contributing Writer
The holidays are a wonderful time to enjoy herbs and spices. There are [...]

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Real Food Holiday Recipe Roundup: 398 Wholesome Recipes

December 9, 2010

I thought of this recipe roundup again as I was pondering all of the amazingly delicious and nourishing recipes that are available throughout the blogosphere for the holidays this year.
It can be tough to find "real food" recipes. I know, because I've gone to local stores and looked around online and found little. Yes, there [...]

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Using Stoneware for Baking and Cooking

November 9, 2010

With all that I've been learning over the past few years about toxic materials in my various pots, pans and muffin tins, it has been so refreshing to find a safe alternative that I love using! I've discovered that high-quality stoneware easily meets all of my qualifications, being 100% safe, durable and effective.
I have slowly [...]

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Using Sourdough in Wonderful and Unusual Ways

October 11, 2010

I tend to be a creature of habit. I like to do things the usual or "normal" ways. I color inside the lines. I like clothes in classic styles that match easily. I prefer using tried and true recipes or simply adapting an existing recipe rather than creating my own from scratch.
It shouldn't surprise you, [...]

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1000th Post Party Giveaway: 5 Homestead Blessings Videos and $25 Gift Certificate from FBS Books

June 16, 2010

As a homeschooling mom myself, I've found that it's not always easy to find all of the curriculum and resources that you're looking for in one place.
So it was wonderful to realize that one of my current advertisers, FBS Books, not only has almost all of the curriculum that I have chosen for our next [...]

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Making Your Own Sprouted Grain Flour

December 21, 2009
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Ever wonder how you can get around the need to soak the flour for baked goods, when you're baking something that just doesn't lend itself to soaking? Or what about when you're short on time and need to bake something to fill a need, but just don't have the time for soaking?

Enter sprouted grain flour.
I've [...]

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