How Do You Like Them Apples?

How do you like them apples? This is a phrase my dad used to say when dishing out a punishment or while watching me live out a natural consequence. Today I say…I like them MANY ways! When apples are in abundance during this beautiful time of year, I love trying out...

Fried Eggplant Recipe

Last week I gave a friend an eggplant from our garden and it was clear she had no idea what to do with it. So I told her I’d write out a step-by-step recipe to set her up for success. She was grateful and I thought I’d pass it along to you, as well. We don’t fry all...

Grab-n-Go Snack Mix

We have a joke in our family. If you want a grocery item to go out of production, just have my kiddos fall in love with it. We have had more favorite food items go off the market than I think is statistically possible. Of course, these items were ones that made...

How Our Local CSA Changed Our Lives

As I sit in the sunshine drinking homemade iced tea (recipe below), I reflect on highlights of the year. The first bloom in spring, s’mores by a summer campfire, and the entire rainbow painted on fall leaves—I love Minnesota. Last summer I signed my family signed up...

Kathy’s Quick Fix Tortillas

I love easy-to-make recipes! My schedule is quite busy and I often need quick meals that I don’t have to think too hard about. I’m happy when I can find one that I can leave in the crockpot on the “warm” setting so my husband and son can help themselves when I’m away...