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Freezing Asparagus: How to

May 9, 2013 By Melissa 1 Comment

I'm a bit behind on this post but I thought I'd better get it up before asparagus is totally out of season. The week before we moved Bountiful Baskets (a food co-op group and I participate in Read more >>

Filed Under: Frozen, How to:, How to: cooking, spring, Vegetable, whole food, whole foods Tagged With: holiday, kitchen tip, recipe

Healthy Homemade Granola

May 3, 2013 By Melissa 2 Comments

Mmmm. I love this recipe. It's an old one from the archives that I rephotographed and edited, and it's definitely a keeper. This recipe for healthy homemade granola is so easy and forgiving. You can Read more >>

Filed Under: Breakfast, craisin, Healthy, whole food, whole foods, whole wheat Tagged With: healthy, recipe

Chemical Free Sunscreen

April 24, 2013 By Melissa 3 Comments

A few weeks ago I was selected to work on a blogging campaign with The Honest Company. I'll be honest, I was super excited when the opportunity presented itself and snatched up the chance to tell you Read more >>

Filed Under: Family, natural cleaner, whole food, whole foods Tagged With: healthy, kids

Strawberry Banana Popsicles

April 18, 2013 By Melissa 7 Comments

Can you believe it's almost popsicle season again?! I'll admit that I own at least three different types of popsicles molds and we make up new kinds every other day. I rarely buy them from the store because Read more >>

Filed Under: frozen dessert, Fruit, popsicle, quick and easy, whole food, whole foods Tagged With: dessert, recipe

Simple Asparagus

April 11, 2013 By Melissa 6 Comments

If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook than you probably know that I bought a huge quantity of asparagus and strawberries from Bountiful Baskets this past weekend. Mmmm. It's been a tasty week. I've Read more >>

Filed Under: quick and easy, vegan, Vegetable, vegetarian, whole food, whole foods Tagged With: appetizer, healthy, side

Morning Glory Muffins

March 26, 2013 By Melissa 9 Comments

It's been a few weeks since I got my copy of King Arthur Flour Whole Grain Baking book. I've whipped up a bunch of the recipes and have been really enjoying learning some new things about baking with whole Read more >>

Filed Under: Bread, Breakfast, drying fruit, eggs, King Arthur Flour, Muffin, whole food, whole wheat Tagged With: bread, Giveaway, healthy, muffin, recipe

Whole Wheat Pitas

March 21, 2013 By Melissa 29 Comments

I have another recipe from the King Arthur Flour Whole Grain Baking book for you today. As I was flipping through the pages I notices a recipe for whole wheat pitas, and I thought to myself, "Meh, Read more >>

Filed Under: backyard chickens, Bread, eggs, How to: cooking, King Arthur Flour, whole food, whole foods, whole wheat Tagged With: backyard chickens, bread, Giveaway, recipe

Green Thai Chicken Coconut Curry

March 4, 2013 By Melissa 14 Comments

Green Thai Chicken Coconut Curry is one of my very favorite meals. Sweet and creamy, spicy to taste, and pungent with just the right amount of salt... it's a recipe that you've got to try. Thomas and Read more >>

Filed Under: Chicken, lime, Main Dish, recipe, Rice, Vegetable, whole food Tagged With: healthy, Main dish, recipe

Butternut Squash Lasagna Roll-ups

February 22, 2013 By Melissa 1 Comment

Remember when I confessed my displeasure for whole wheat lasagna noodles yesterday because they fall apart? Well this is the recipe that I made with those ugly noodles, and let's be honest, the pictures Read more >>

Filed Under: Healthy, Main Dish, Meatless, pumpkin, recipe, whole food, whole foods, whole wheat Tagged With: healthy, Main dish, recipe

Steak Tostadas

January 21, 2013 By Melissa 12 Comments

Monday! You all know I love this day of the week. Thomas is gone for the week to teach a training course in the big city. While he's away I hope to get lots and lots done before we head up to meet him Read more >>