Special thanks to Storey Publishing for sending a review copy of this book. Book Overview: Drying is a simple and easy way to preserve fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, and herbs. This comprehensive guide includes everything you need to know to get started, whether you are using a dehydrator, your own oven, or the sun. Expert Teresa Marrone thoroughly covers the basic techniques, all the way through storing and rehydrating your dried foods. From apples to watermelon, asparagus to zucchini, basil to beef, you’ll find solid instructions that will ensure great results every time. Marrone also includes recipes for using your dried…
Month: July 2014
A CA Family Adventure
Posted in Family
Last week, we had the opportunity to hang out with family (my Dad, Stepmom, nieces, and Grandma) who decided to spend some vacation time with us in CA. Palm Desert was our base camp for the week, so our adventures stemmed out from that point. I haven’t seen my Grandma since Munchkin was quite little, so that was an extra special treat. She’s a few years shy of 90, and I was rather pleased at how well she did during the entire trip. Whether it was time in the pool, hiking in the desert, exploring rocks and mountains, enjoying the…
Special thanks to Blogging for Books for providing a review copy of this book. The Nourished Kitchen Book Description: A cookbook from the author of the popular website Nourished Kitchen, featuring over 160 recipes based on the “traditional foods” philosophy of eating, which emphasizes whole grains, dairy, red meat, organ meats, and fermented foods. About the Author: JENNIFER MCGRUTHER is a food educator and the author and creator of the award-winning traditional foods website, Nourished Kitchen (www.nourishedkitchen.com). She teaches workshops on traditional foods, fermentation, and food activism. Jennifer lives with her husband and son in the central mountains of Colorado…