Minimalism. Mindfulness. Munchies.
I first tasted this salsa verde after buying a “salsa bag” from Berry Patch Farms in Brighton, CO. After I made it and tasted how amazing it was, I ripped the recipe off the bag—only to realize that it didn’t indicate quantities, because you’re just supposed to use what’s in the bag. I had to...
My, oh my! It was a HOT Labor Day weekend here in Colorado, but that didn’t stop me and a bunch of other crazy people from heading downtown to Civic Center Park for the annual A Taste of Colorado festival. I was actually invited to attend by The Better Show, which is traveling around...
If you mostly read my posts in my e-newsletter, you might not have noticed that I added three new buttons to my webpage! Take a look over there on the right (you might have to scroll down a little). These are resource pages for YOU collecting my best stuff all in one place. Check...
I made this quick video while I was working away, peeling my 25 pounds of nectarines that I bought in bulk! Photo Credit: Nancy Violeta Velez via Compfight cc
Last week I tried the Bountiful Baskets food co-op, and along with the standard basket of produce, they also sometimes have the option of buying in bulk. I bought a box of 25 pounds of nectarines. One of my top tips for eating organics on a budget is to buy in bulk. I paid...
This nectarine jam has a very rich taste with just a hint of lavender. (And it’s PERFECT as the filling for a delicious vanilla layer cake!)
This fruit tart recipe is so versatile, you can use just about any fruit including nectarines (pictured), peaches, plums, or berries.
I was going through some old accounts this week, and I found the personal blog I was keeping back in 2007—and the very first post I wrote about going organic on a budget. Thought I’d reprint it here for posterity’s sake. Enjoy!
It’s mushroom season here in Colorado! My Facebook news feed has been dotted with photos of the gorgeous, wine-colored caps of wild porcinis for the last couple of weeks—some as big as three pounds! I haven’t made it up to the mountains to do any hunting of my own yet, though I have a...
I’m always looking for ways to save on organic produce, and this past week, my family decided to try something new: a food co-op. A friend told me about a national food co-op called Bountiful Baskets. Here’s how it works: Go to their website and find out if there’s a pickup location in your...