By Daisy Luther Tender delicious stalks of asparagus are appearing in gardens and farmer’s markets across North America right now. Some asparagus trivia: Asparagus is a member of the lily family. Historical records indicate the consumption of asparagus in Egypt in 3000 BC. Ancient Greeks…
by Natural Blaze Our modern way of life has strayed from the family farm and has moved toward the urban and suburban environment. This change has left many people in a compromised position when it comes to full self-sufficiency. However, there are some fantastic examples…
by Daisy Luther Strawberry season is in full swing. Now is the time to stock up on those delicious vivid red berries! Some strawberry trivia: Strawberries are not actually a fruit, but a member of the rose family. They are the receptacle of the flower…
By Daisy Luther As the mercury in the thermometer starts to climb, you may be looking for different ways to keep your home a bit cooler without an exponential increase in your electric bill. That battle starts in the kitchen. The one thing that adds…
By Dr. Scott Graves Do you take a daily multivitamin? What if that multivitamin you take was actually poison and you didn’t know it? Many people these days seem to understand that we are missing nutritional factors from the food we eat because the quality…
by Daisy Luther Making a trip to the grocery store these days is like running a gauntlet. From one side you are assaulted by food-like substances in brightly labeled packages, some even touting exaggerated health benefits from the toxins within. From the other side, you…
Facing 2+ Years Jailtime & 10K Fines over raw milk- Extreme? By Brad Jordan Will the jury uphold our right to consume raw milk and other real farm foods? The milk Gestapo is at it again, this time in Wisconsin. Vernon Hershberger, an Amish farmer,…
By Erin Schumacher We all love to indulge in sweet treats, but most traditional desserts are laden with high fat calories, processed sugars and refined chemicals. Guilt (and weight-gain) usually follows. Instead, these delicious Freckled Blonde Truffles are free from refined sugars, gluten, bad fats,…
by Daisy Luther Much has been written about building a preparedness pantry, but not quite as much information is available about a whole-foods version of that pantry. We build food stockpiles for many reasons: To combat the weekly increase in the price of food. To…
By Daisy Luther The Environmental Working Group has released its 2013 list of The Dirty Dozen Plus and The Clean Fifteen. The suggestions given by EWG are based strictly on the levels of contamination from pesticide. The Clean 15 list does contain items that are…
By Jonathan Parker Ever wondered what to do with the mountains of zucchini your garden produces? Looking for a tasty alternative to cheese-bread as a side to a pasta meal? Well, try this on for size. Baked zucchini with a tasty Parmesan topper. Here it is. Ingredients: Fresh…
By Heather Callaghan Vehicle? No — borrowed. Check. Seat moves forward to the pedals? Of course not. Cold torrential downpour. Check. Winds whipping at high speeds. Check. Illegal activity? Check. More on that later. I would say pedal to the metal, but I couldn’t reach…
by Daisy Luther In a society that is geared towards instant gratification, the problem with non-processed food is that it isn’t “quick”. One of the major reasons that people give for eating processed foods over whole foods is that “I needed something quick.” Don’t let…
Includes Dairy-Free Version By Erin Schumacher I always find that whenever I go to a tea or coffee shop and place my order they can never get it exactly right. Do you have that problem too? Well even if you don’t, I’m going to provide…
By Heather Callaghan When Dallas-based 16-year old Ria Chhabra was in middle school, she overheard her parents debating the value of organic versus conventional produce. She decided to put the debate to rest and win the local science fair. She discovered that organic had more…
By Erin Schumacher Who says delicious desserts can’t be healthy? A delicious alternative to cheesecake. Combining honey, coconut oil, vanilla and other ingredients to form an amazing center, topped with fresh fruit! All ingredients organic unless stated otherwise. For the Crust: 2 cups raw macadamia…
By Karen Foster Two botanically based fruits make this amazing and simple raw soup recipe. When cucumbers and avocados are combined, they offer a packed nutritional blend of rich vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals. Here’s an easy recipe to make any time of the year and…
By Heather Callaghan Do you get headaches after a glass or two of wine? Some blame sulfites, some blame fluoride, some blame non-organic and they might have a point. So you would think scrambling for the nectar of French vines would be a safe haven….
By Jonathan Parker Celeriac – An unattractive turnip-like little root, with a flavor similar to celery. It is used a lot in Mediterranean and European cuisine. Some people like to grow it, or you can find it at farmer and produce markets. Use it to…
By Jonathan Parker Pemmican is high-fat, high-protein food first used by North American Indians. It was adopted by European traders, explorers. Its appeal is quick, dense energy without the valley of sugar crashes, and an un-refrigerated shelf life that rivals most modern energy bars. Ingredients:…
