Posts Tagged ‘Sustainable Living’
Finding Joy in a Simpler Way of Living
Modern life offers conveniences that previous generations could hardly imagine. Groceries can be delivered to our doorstep, information is available instantly, and technology allows us to stay connected almost constantly. Yet despite these conveniences, many people feel busier, more stressed, and more overwhelmed than ever before. This growing sense of overload has caused many individuals…
Read MoreWhy More Families Are Returning to Scratch Kitchen Cooking
For many years, convenience became the driving force behind how families prepared meals. Grocery store shelves filled with boxed dinners, frozen entrees, pre-made sauces, and ready-to-eat foods designed to save time in the kitchen. While convenience certainly has its place, many people have started moving back toward a simpler approach to cooking that previous generations…
Read MoreSmall Changes That Made Sustainable Living Easier for Our Family
When people hear the phrase sustainable living, they often imagine major lifestyle changes. Some picture off-grid homesteads, solar-powered homes, large gardens, or families producing nearly everything they consume. While those lifestyles certainly exist, our experience has shown that sustainable living doesn’t have to begin with drastic changes. In fact, some of the most meaningful improvements…
Read MoreThe Satisfaction of Taking Food From Garden to Kitchen
There is something uniquely rewarding about harvesting food from your own garden and bringing it directly into the kitchen. Whether it is a basket of tomatoes, fresh herbs, peppers, squash, or leafy greens, the experience creates a connection to food that is difficult to replicate through traditional grocery shopping. Many people begin gardening because they…
Read MoreWhy Farm-to-Table Eating Starts at Home
When most people hear the phrase farm-to-table eating, they picture trendy restaurants, handcrafted menus, and chefs proudly listing the farms where their ingredients were sourced. While there’s certainly nothing wrong with that, I’ve come to believe that the true heart of farm-to-table eating isn’t found in a restaurant at all. It’s found at home. It’s…
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