Warm season harvests are well under way! There is something to harvest daily, whether it’s a flush of determinate crops or smaller pickings of what is ripe that day. Making the most of harvests is a big part of why we garden, getting to enjoy the fruits of our labor. Knowing simple cooking techniques to…
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Pantry Staples For A From Scratch Kitchen
When it comes to being prepared in a from scratch kitchen you definitely want to have some pantry staples on hand to be able to quickly put meals together. When you harvest something from your garden or when your CSA box is filled with goodies, you will feel confident knowing that you can make a…
5 Plant-Based Ways To Add Umami Flavor To Your Meal
Umami, one of the five basic tastes can add a rich savory flavor to your meal derived from the amino acid glutamic acid (glutamate) among two other amino acids. Glutamate is more often found in plant based foods vs. the guanylate or inosinate. Umami is hard to describe other than saying it adds a rich…
Candice Cullen Holistic Nutritionist, Herbalist, Culinary Nutrition Expert & Garden Coach 