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How to Make Fresh Green Herbal Oils

This technique for How to Make Fresh Green Herbal Oils is all about maintaining the vibrant essence of the herbs you use. But there is one special step that I want to share with you that will make all the difference as to how this culinary herbal oil will turn out. So watch the video tutorial below and find out the secret to always keeping your Fresh Herbal Oils Green!

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Insights from the Modern Homesteading Conference: Stocking Your Pantry and Surviving Today

I share my experiences and the two presentations that I gave at this year’s Modern Homesteading Conference in the Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, from June 28-29, 2024.

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Baked Salmon Recipe – How to Make the Most of Your Sheet Pan Suppers

This Baked Salmon recipe turns a simple side of salmon into something buttery soft and full of flavor thanks to a touch of sweetness. This recipe sounds fancy, but it is very easy and comes together in minutes with just a few simple seasonal ingredients, including cherry tomatoes and summer squash.

This easy Oven-Baked Salmon is the best way to make the most of your sheet pan suppers. This salmon recipe is simple enough to make for weeknight dinners but fancy enough to impress guests. If you...

5 Most Surprising Anti-Inflammatory Drinks

Discover the 5 most surprising anti-inflammatory drinks. If you’re tired of being told you need to drink green tea all day, you’ll love these more flavorful beverages. Not only are they delicious, but they also help reduce inflammation in our bodies.

Today’s video continues my special series about how to tamp down inflammation with anti-inflammatory foods, drinks, and herbs. In my first video of the series, I talked about the 5 most surprising anti-inflammatory foods.

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Father’s Day Fun: Tex-Mex, Space, and the Ancient World

Father’s Day is always a special occasion, but this year, we decided to take it up a notch with a blend of delicious Tex-Mex cuisine, a cosmic board game adventure, and a dive into the ancient world. Our celebration began at Chuy’s in Austin, where we indulged in Tex-Mex dishes and reminisced about Ted’s West Texas roots. We followed the feast with a raucous session of Galaxy Trucker, where our family scrambled to assemble spaceships and navigate the perils of outer space. The festivities conti...

5 Most Surprising Anti-Inflammatory Foods

Today, I am starting a special series about how to tamp down inflammation with anti-inflammatory foods, beverages, and herbs. In this first video of the series, I talk about the 5 most surprising anti-inflammatory foods.

If you’re tired of being told you need to eat your greens and berries, you’ll love these foods. Not only are they delicious, but they also help reduce inflammation in our bodies.

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How to Make the Best BLT Sandwich with Smashed Tomatoes

My husband Ted and I have been quite busy lately, and I’ve been craving some quick and easy lunches. We recently savored Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato (BLT) Sandwiches on Toasted Sourdough Bread. With the abundance of ripe, juicy tomatoes in peak season here in Central Texas, I can’t think of a better way to use them than on a BLT sandwich, and I’ll show you how in this easy and tasty recipe.

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How to Make Simple Beef Stock from Scratch

If you need a flavorful liquid base for making homemade sauces and gravies, you can make this simple beef stock from scratch in just a few hours. This simple beef stock is a rich, tasty liquid, and it’ll become a favorite recipe in your traditional foods kitchen!

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How to Make Tepache – An Anti-Inflammatory Fermented Pineapple Drink

Tepache is a sparkling fermented pineapple drink that is rich in probiotics to support a healthy digestive system. It’s also loaded with anti-inflammatory properties to help tamp down inflammation in the body. I’ll show you how to make this tasty and healthy fermented beverage in the following recipe video.

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Two New Friends and Seven Books for the Traditional Foods Cook

I have been blessed to make two new friends in person and online recently, and I’m excited to introduce you to them. I’m sure you’ll become fast friends with them too! They are both authors, and that leads me to let you know about seven books that you’ll love as a Traditional Foods Cook.

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