Green grass! Warm rain! Sunshine! After a winter which seemed endless, there is sweet relief in the mild beauty of spring time. With the sunshine and backyard compost and gardens, however, come the dreaded and maddeningly tenacious dandelions! Popping up as fast as one can dig … [Read more...] about Fried Dandelion Flower Fritters (Gluten-Free Optional)
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Zesty Italian Cucumber Salad Recipe with Tomatoes and Parmesan
Growing up, summer meant spending lots of time at my aunt's house going swimming. This usually evolved into an all day event ending with grilling and lots of food. I have many fond memories of being tossed around in the pool or laying on a float with a good book. There was also … [Read more...] about Zesty Italian Cucumber Salad Recipe with Tomatoes and Parmesan
Perfect Homemade French Fries (Stove-Top, Oven, or Air Fryer)
These homemade french fries are incredibly simple, and they taste better than restaurant fries, especially paired with lacto-fermented homemade ketchup! Name your favourite fast-food french fry. These are better. I know, lofty goal for those of us who have secret loves for fast … [Read more...] about Perfect Homemade French Fries (Stove-Top, Oven, or Air Fryer)
Instant Pot Potato Salad with Magical Bacon Superpowers
What, doesn't your bacon have magical superpowers? Or maybe it's more accurate to call it what it is: addictive. It's a good thing they don't hold BPSAA (bacon potato salad addicts anonymous) meetings, because I'd be at the top of the list, and I just plain don't have time for … [Read more...] about Instant Pot Potato Salad with Magical Bacon Superpowers
4 Reasons Why You Should Eat Seasonally (+ Harvest Roasted Vegetables Recipe)
Post by contributor Cheyenne Bell I love fall. I love everything about it: the crisp air, the colors of the leaves, sweaters, boots, scarves. And the food. Oh how I love fall food! And because fall offers so many variety of foods, it is the perfect time to start to eat … [Read more...] about 4 Reasons Why You Should Eat Seasonally (+ Harvest Roasted Vegetables Recipe)
Individual Seven-Layer Dip (Real-Food Style!)
This healthy Seven-Layer Taco Dip is the perfect dish to take to a Super Bowl Party or family gathering! Post by contributing writer Alexandra Maul You know those mouth-watering seven layer taco dips that you see around game day tailgates? They are SO good. But, they are … [Read more...] about Individual Seven-Layer Dip (Real-Food Style!)
Late-Summer Loaded Fresh Veggie Salad
Guest post by Alexandra Maul of Made to Glow This late summer salad is perfect for weeknight meals and makes great leftovers. It's filling, nutritious, and bursting with peak summer flavor. By adding purple potatoes and mung bean noodles, the salad has some serious staying … [Read more...] about Late-Summer Loaded Fresh Veggie Salad
Maple Baked Beans
Confession: I love me a can of pork ’n beans. I always have. That rich, earthy, caramel-sweet flavor with a hint of smokiness. Saucy and satisfying. Hot or cold. As a side dish, or eaten straight out of the can in front of a campfire. What’s not to love? Sure, beans don’t have the … [Read more...] about Maple Baked Beans
How to Make Campfire Bannock
Post by contributor, Dea Daniels While the afternoons are still bright and hot, the scent of autumn is on the wind. Hints of gold, evening chill, fields of harvest. While many are mourning the passing of summer, I am delighted to greet my favourite … [Read more...] about How to Make Campfire Bannock