Buying local grass fed meat is more important than ever. After reading this article you will likely agree. Animals in factory farms are given doses of antibiotics — both to keep them alive in stressful, unsanitary conditions, and to make them grow faster. The practice leads to new strains of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, such as the …
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Thanksgiving Recipes
Holidays dinners can be fun, easy and most of all clean. Start with a large organic turkey, allowing for plenty of leftovers. If you at the mercy of others cooking, choose a vegetable side dish to bring and just eat the turkey. Pumpkin Ginger Soup 3 cups roasted pumpkin 2 cups chicken stock or water …
Fall harvest is here!!
It is time to follow the lead of the animals and start storing for the winter. Here in Montana, the fall harvest has begun. I have a few tips to get you started and save you money this the winter. Head to your local farmers market and stock up on onion, potatoes, winter squash, carrots …
What to do with all the Zucchini!!
I am sure many gardeners can relate to this problem. I have been giving away at least a few a week and still have plenty more. So here are a few ideas. Grilled Summer Squash Slice your squash about 1/4 inch thick and place in a flat dish. Drizzle your squash with balsamic vinegar and …
Fall Harvest Recipes
The weather has just turned here in Montana and many of our gardens are likely producing more than we can handle. Try a few of these recipes and enjoy the fruits of your labor all winter long. Westback Salsa Makes about 9 cups 20 roma tomatoes (We grew Juliet and Sungold Tomatoes) 3 fresh jalapeno …
The Perfect Cherry Salad
1 ½ C Quinoa 3 C Water ¼ C Sliced and Roasted Almonds 2 C Fresh Spinach (chopped in food processor) 2 C Fresh Cherries (pitted and halved) substitute grapes 1 Whole Cucumber (peeled, chopped in food processor) 15 oz. Can Garbanzo beans /chick peas (well rinsed) 1 Small Red Onion (chopped in food processor) …