I wish I could tell you that I developed this recipe, but this recipe is just perfect the way it is. I try to find ways to sneak vegetables into my desserts/muffins so they are not empty calories. These particular muffins are great to make for a kids birthday party at school because they are grain-free, gluten-free and nut-free.
Read moreWhat do you do with all of your Squash and Zucchini in the Summer?
We love the summer because we always have a ton of fresh vegetables on hand. We joined Good Work Farm CSA this summer and their weekly share has been absolutely amazing. We would like to say that since we live on a FARM we grow this enormous garden, but we've quickly learned that God did not give us the gift of growing vegetables after trying to plant a huge garden that went belly up.
Read moreSummer Marinated Grilled Flank Steak
We love to grill in the summer, as I'm sure most of you do too! Flank steak is a cheap steak that if prepared and sliced properly, you have a wonderful result.
Read moreWe are not looking back.....
Today is filled with so many emotions. The past couple of months have surely been a whirlwind with bringing back our little family bakery, to today as the barn renovations begin.
Read moreThe "Farm" Essentials.....
One of the main reasons for starting a blog on our website was to share with everyone all of our favorite recipes, cooking tips and essentials that we use every day on "The Farm." About 6 months ago I was introduced to the concept of using Essential Oils for our health, in our everyday cleaning and also cooking. As a family we have greatly benefited from utilizing them in so many different ways, that I had to share a few of my favorites.
My father has suffered from seasonal threats throughout his entire life. He was constantly clearing his throat, especially during peak season. My Dad now takes 1 teaspoon of local raw honey with a few drops peppermint, lavender and lemon essential oil, in the morning and evening. His throat clearing is completely gone and he is off all of his other medications. What a blessing this has been for him.
Living on "The Farm" we also have our share of bugs and my kids are constantly getting cuts and scrapes!!! Anytime my kids get a bug bite or an owie, I put a little lavender and/or melaleuca on them. It immediately stops the itching and takes the inflammation away. Now, my kids run to me asking for some oils to put on their ouchies.
Lastly, I have looked for a dryer sheet for the longest time that are free from chemicals and that work well, but have been unsuccessful until now. I now use 4 wool dryer balls in each dryer load with a few drops of my favorite essential oil on them. Lemongrass and Lavender are my two favorite smells, but there are so many to choose from. I also love to put a few drops of Purify or Lemongrass in the actual washer, especially with my stinky work-out clothes. Our clothes come out smelling amazing and static free, but most importantly free from all of the chemicals that are found in dryer sheets.
If you are interested in learning more about how to incorporate essential oils into your household please do not hesitate to reach out to me directly. I would be more than happy to assist you. I have chosen DoTerra Essential Oils as they are a high quality Certified Therapeutic Grade Oil. Please Click Here to learn more about essential oils.
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Warmly,
Becca