Learn how to make raw milk butter in a blender with this easy tutorial. Raw grass fed butter is high in nutrients and beneficial enzymes. Health Benefits of Raw Milk Butter Raw milk butter, from grass fed cows, is one of the richest and most absorbable source of Vitamin A. It is important for a healthy thyroid and adrenal gland health. The rich yellow butter is also full of Vitamins E and K. Raw milk butter contains CLA, conjugated Linoleic Acid, which is good for fighting … [Read more...]
Why We Drink Raw Milk
Today, I am sharing why we drink raw milk. I will go into the health benefits, risks and our personal experience with drinking raw milk. For Nine Years We have been drinking raw milk in our family for over nine years now. When my first daughter, Ruthie, was 18 months old, it became clear to me that we needed to think through the whole milk thing. It's funny how having a child makes you ponder health things more than anything else. I really should have been researching into all of this, when I … [Read more...]
How to Make Wheat Flour at Home
Today, I sat down to tell you guys all about my favorite grains to mill, and my favorite places on the internet and community to buy whole grains. Milling whole grains really isn't as hard as some people think, and it gives a ton of nutritional value to the meal. Learn how to make wheat flour at home with just a few simple steps. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. How to Make Wheat Flour at Home | MILLING WHOLE GRAINS … [Read more...]
How To Make Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
Learn how to make hard boiled eggs in the Instant Pot. It is fast, easy and they peel better than any other method. Instant Pot hard boiled eggs come out perfectly cooked every time. Some links in this post are affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. If you've ever tried to hard boil your farm fresh eggs the regular way, you know the cratered and messy half-egg you end up with in the end. For some reason, farm fresh eggs just seem to be … [Read more...]
Avocado Mayo Recipe
Learn how to make homemade mayonnaise with avocado oil. This recipe is so simple and inexpensive! Avocado Mayo Recipe | MADE FROM SCRATCH| Easy Mayonnaise Recipe Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PS6YfbXPH2M Is making homemade mayonnaise hard? Nope! I thought it would be really hard to make to, but I was shocked about just how simple it really is. It can be made very quickly and with a few basic staple ingredients. Do I have to use avocado oil? I recently made this same recipe with olive … [Read more...]
My Top Ten Favorite Sourdough Recipes
I love implementing my sourdough starter in many different dishes for our family. We use it for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. It is one of the most versatile components in our kitchen, and it has many health benefits too. Top Ten Favorite Sourdough Recipes Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3k1VpMs1zg&t=1s The Heritage Cooking Crash Course Sign up for free to watch the Heritage Cooking Crash Course HERE. You are not going to want to miss this! Save your spot now for the free … [Read more...]
Turkey Sloppy Joes
These healthy, turkey Sloppy Joes are made from scratch using simple ingredients. Ground turkey is simmered in a sweet, homemade sauce and served on thick slices of homemade sourdough bread. You all know I like to keep our family meals pretty basic and simple. I normally make the same things over and over again. One thing is consistent: I like to use good ol’ fashioned whole ingredients. While hanging out with my mom the other day, I was telling her that I really only have a … [Read more...]
Vegetable Hash Recipe in a Cast Iron Skillet
This vegetable hash recipe in a cast iron skillet is perfect for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is quick to throw together and easy to clean up. Best of all, it is healthy and a great meal for a family! This post may contain affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. I'm not much of a meal planner. Instead I like to take what is seasonally available, or just readily accessible in my fridge and throw things together. To me it just makes life so much … [Read more...]
Chocolate Orange Fruit and Nut Bars Homemade Larabars
These chocolate orange fruit and nut bars are a perfect easy healthy snack for kids. Learn how to make your own homemade Larabars with just 5 basic ingredients. Chocolate Orange Fruit and Nut Bars Homemade Larabars Video https://youtu.be/ZkY8XwuUTwU Chocolate Orange Fruit and Nut Bars Homemade Larabars These bars are such a simple snack to make. They are raw, healthy and kids love any variation of them! We get on kicks of making these all the time, and then I forget about them for a while. … [Read more...]
Healthy Family Dinner Recipes
These healthy family dinner recipes are perfect for the traditional cooking family. Fermented sourdough, hearty soups and plenty of vegetables make up this 'what we eat in a week' winter edition at the farmhouse. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. I have shared a few 'what we eat in a week' videos here on my blog. You all seem to love them for a little practical mealtime inspiration. These videos are few and far between, … [Read more...]
Homemade Rustic Granola Recipe
This rustic granola recipe with coconut, dried cranberries, and apricots is one of my favorite recipes. With a big glass of cold milk, it is the perfect fall, Christmas, and winter treat. This post contains affiliate links. See my full disclosure here. Homemade Rustic Granola is Delicious We eat granola regularly in this house. It's easy to make, full of whole food ingredients, and great for a quick snack. My family and I love to make a huge bowl of granola and fresh raw milk. It's also … [Read more...]
Rustic Granola Cookies
These rustic granola cookies with toasted coconut, dried cranberries and apricots, are inspired by my favorite granola recipe. With a big glass of cold milk, they are the perfect Christmas fall and winter treat. This post is a collaboration with many of my blogger friends. They are all some great cooks, so make sure to read all the way to the end to check out their tasty Christmas cookie recipes! Rustic Granola Cookies These rustic granola cookies are a total hit in my family. I've … [Read more...]
Yogurt Avocado Aioli
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Stonyfield organic. Yogurt avocado aioli is the perfect dip for carrots, celery or crackers. It also tastes great spread on a sandwich or toast. It is made with a short list of healthy, organic ingredients. Stonyfield Organic Farm Tour I promise I will get to the Yogurt Avocado Aioli recipe at the end of this post, but first a story about the farms the yogurt came from! Recently I had the amazing opportunity to visit a few of the … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Chipotle Spaghetti Squash with Homemade Meatballs
Pumpkin Chipotle Spaghetti Squash with Homemade Meatballs is hearty, healthy and made with seasonally fresh winter squash- the perfect meal for the cooler months ahead! This post is sponsored by ALDI. All opinions are my own. The leaves are changing and the temps are starting to actually cool down a bit here in the Midwest. It's around this time of year that I grab no less than 10-15 squash every time I go to the grocery store. They are simple to prepare, filling and perfect for autumn … [Read more...]
Roasted Pumpkin Soup Recipe with Acorn Squash
This roasted pumpkin soup recipe is the perfect nourishing recipe this fall. Pumpkin soup with acorn squash is made with roasted pumpkins and squash and combined with bone broth, cream, and other veggies for an unbelievable dinner. Serve it alongside a sandwich, or pair it with a salad for a lighter lunch. This post may contain affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. See my full disclosure here. Most people seem to be over the whole … [Read more...]
How to Make a Perfect Roasted Chicken
A simple meal with veggies and meat can be as easy to throw together as a frozen pizza. Learn how to make a perfect roasted chicken in this easy tutorial. Nothing says mealtime simplicity like a crispy bird, alongside garden fresh veggies and a steaming bowl of mashed potatoes. The prep work is practically nil, and who could argue with the deliciousness? Every member of my family, from the youngest to the oldest loves it when a steaming roasted chicken is on the table for dinner. I … [Read more...]
White Chicken Chili from Dried Beans
We love making white chicken chili from dried beans in the farmhouse. Hearty, cozy filling, and made with gut healthy homemade bone broth, this soup is a fall staple in our home. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. See my full disclosure here. I am on a fall recipe roll lately. Since sweater weather and cozy blankets get just about everyone excited, its only natural. You know what I love about fall more than anything … [Read more...]
Cast Iron Einkorn Cornbread with Popcorn and Honey
This cast iron einkorn cornbread is healthy enough to serve with every hearty soup and stew this fall, and delicious enough to want to! This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. You can see my full disclosure here. We've been milling our own grains around the farmhouse for six or seven years now. I shared more about the wheat we mill in this post on my whole wheat sourdough bread recipe. That's what I bought the mill for in the first … [Read more...]
Grocery Haul Healthy | Large Family Grocery Shopping
Grocery Haul Healthy | Large Family Grocery Shopping | ALDI Welcome to my first ever grocery haul on the blog! I have been asked by so many people to do one of these videos, but the logistics are a bit tricky. Get home from the grocery store with a whole bunch of stuff that needs to go in the refrigerator. Get out the camera, lights and mic to talk about the groceries while the kids are all begging for lunch. We figured it all out, but this is why I don't do these videos all the … [Read more...]
Foraging Chanterelle Mushrooms | Wild Edibles
Every summer our family enjoys foraging chanterelle mushrooms. They are abundant in Missouri, easy to spot, have a delicious fruity taste and few lookalikes. Join us on or adventures in the woods. Plus, find below a delicious Bacon Sourdough Pizza recipe using these delicious mushrooms. Every summer we bust out our Missouri Mushroom field guide and hit the woods in search of some of our favorite wild edibles. Most people in our area seek out the morel mushroom that can be found in early … [Read more...]