I made the mistake of turning on my TV in the middle of the day about a week ago. I am addicted to watching "The Chew." Sigh. I cannot, cannot do this....I thought I would just take my tea break a wee bit early. Pretty soon my breaks will be on the porch with nature and no electronics.
Anyway, I turned it on and immediately had to make the pea pesto and pasta dish they made.
I had one box of Einkorn whole wheat pasta I wanted to taste, so that was my choice of pasta for this dish.
Honestly, I didn't measure. Once you get the hang of pesto, you may not either.
What a brilliant idea. So good too. Parsley from the garden, garlic from the garden, peas from the garden (if I can ever get enough to freeze), etc.
Delicious!
My motto this year, in addition to our family motto on my blog.
Pioneer Woman at Heart
One Flourishing, Frugal and Fun Family!
One family learning to live off the land, cut back on expenses, and to live a simpler and a more self-sufficient lifestyle.
Adopted Motto
"Eat it up,
Wear it out,
Make it do,
Or go without."
~A Pioneer Sampler, by Barbara Greenwood~
Friday, March 31, 2017
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
How To's and Cookbooks ~ Starting Seeds ~ Herb Garden
I made another trip to the library. I really need to stop bringing home cookbooks, but I'm always looking for a new food to try, or something new to can, or something new that would make a nice gift. I have yet to even open this one, or the food in jars book either.
I'm not sure why I even brought this one home, other than we love to grill out. However, do you see what it says under "Burgers?"
I'm not sure why I even brought this one home, other than we love to grill out. However, do you see what it says under "Burgers?"
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Random Tidbits ~ Swiss Chard Pesto
Experiment #3: I used 1 cup einkorn all purpose flour, and 2 cups einkorn whole grain wheat, my home canned applesauce (no other oil/butter), and my homemade yogurt. The only difference I notice, is when my bananas are a bit too ripe. Then the bread is super moist. Overall, delicious and easy grab-n-go breakfast/snack for the family. I think I'll add 1/2 cup more blueberries next time.
Monday, March 27, 2017
Happy Homemaker Monday
I'm joining Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom today - it's Happy Homemaker Monday.
On the breakfast plate. . .
On the breakfast plate. . .
Labels:
Homesteading,
Motherhood,
Self Sufficiency
Hair Tonic
I have made apple cider vinegar hair rinses in the past, but this is my first time making a "hair tonic" for hair repair and growth.
There are many recipes online, but I used nettle and peppermint essential oil to make mine.
The timing of my brittle hair (bangs breaking off first,
There are many recipes online, but I used nettle and peppermint essential oil to make mine.
The timing of my brittle hair (bangs breaking off first,
Saturday, March 25, 2017
Organic Miso ~ Chickpea Burgers
Miso is a new food to try this year. I just happened to be watching the "Chew" one day (I think I was feeling poorly that day otherwise the TV would never be on). Anyway, they had a guest on making chickpea burgers that used a miso in the sauce. I was intrigued.
I set out to find miso in our stores. With no luck, sent an email to my sister-in-law and brother. I got some tips, and placed my order.
I set out to find miso in our stores. With no luck, sent an email to my sister-in-law and brother. I got some tips, and placed my order.
It arrived, and I
Labels:
Chickpea Burgers,
Healthy Eating,
Miso,
Motherhood,
Recipes
Friday, March 24, 2017
More Checked Off
It's been a "get-r-done" week for me, which feels good.
The weather went from warm to cold. Even so, I let my ladies out and gave their coops a clean sweep. Egg production is still a bit low, but as they get more sunshine I hope to see an increase.
The weather went from warm to cold. Even so, I let my ladies out and gave their coops a clean sweep. Egg production is still a bit low, but as they get more sunshine I hope to see an increase.
Labels:
Car Repairs,
Extreme Clean,
Homesteading,
Motherhood,
Self Sufficiency
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