Oh man, this website deserves its own post, so here goes. Ya’ll know I get excited when talking about supporting local, but this has gone to a whole new level! While working on a post about making your own broth, I stumbled upon EatWild.com. I meant to type U.S. Wellness Meats but had a brain … Continue reading
As spring is in full effect, and with summer not long behind, I’m sure you’ve seen several people post pictures of their vegetable gardens and/or landscaping that has ensued. We got on the bandwagon as well and I was determined not to miss that opportunity once again. You may recall last year that I talked about … Continue reading
We did it! We finally picked our own produce. If you caught my photos on Facebook, you know we did some blackberry picking at the R and C Dairy, in Collinsville, TX, last weekend (found from this site). I made the call for our reservation for Saturday morning, but little did I know the rain would get us. As we … Continue reading
I would like you meet our new cow, Filet: And our new pig, Wilbur: We recently ordered them and are so excited to finally meat meet them! It’s been a long time coming, but they are finally part of the family. ———————— ———————— ———————— Ok, I’m totally kidding! Sort of. Ya’ll know how much I talk … Continue reading
In my ongoing attempt to help my family eat better and ward off an early period for dear Emma, I have drastically changed the way we eat, which entails shopping smarter. I’ve had several friends ask how and where I buy my groceries, so I figured it warranted a detailed post for any others that might be interested. … Continue reading
I know I can’t complain too much about Texas weather right now, but it just so happened that a cold front came through, so this recipe was perfect. It originally called for sweet potatoes, but as we have been eating both sweet and regular, I went with regular since they were on hand. I also … Continue reading
Dude! I feel like this recap is taking forever, so let’s get on with it shall we? There are so many more posts that need to be written, that it’s time to let Austin go…but not without this stop first. See day 1 and day 2 if you have no idea what I’m talking about. Olivia … Continue reading
To continue with my whirlwind trip to Austin, let’s move on to day 2 (see day 1 here). Warning: it’s lengthy! This day was exhausting yet filled with lots of walking, driving, and of course, stuffing our faces. The plan was to hit up the farmer’s market, grab some breakfast, and plan out the rest of … Continue reading
First, let me apologize for being MIA last week, we were in Missouri for a funeral, so I didn’t have the time to do any posting. Second, if you caught any of the pictures I posted on my Facebook page, you can remotely guess what an AMAZING time I had in Austin. You will probably get tired of … Continue reading
Sorry I’ve been M.I.A. this week, my hubby and I got some stomach bug, so I’ve been wiped out. I did want to let you know about the grand opening of Natural Grocers in Denton, TX. If you have never been nor heard of them, check out their site to find the one closest to you. I … Continue reading
