I have been pretty open about my childhood, especially on Facebook, and how it shaped me as an adult. It's the fuel behind my entire life, and even at 52, it still affects me. I grew up in an apocalyptic faith. A doomsday cult, if you will, we were fundamentalist and very strict. If you… Continue reading To Be Beholden
Category: Clean Living
Bread Baking: It Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated
It's far too easy to buy processed food at the grocery store. Life is busy, especially in the first months after school starts again. Especially when it is still hot outside, the baking still heats the house, and the AC has to work harder. But as the cooler temperatures approach, it is time to start… Continue reading Bread Baking: It Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated
Reviewing The Big Berkey System
When we moved to the island, Kirk had picked up a Big Berkey to run our water through. We had good well water there, and once we had the house's water redone, the Berkey wasn't needed. It ended up sitting in its box, unopened, for 6 to 7 years. We moved it with us to West… Continue reading Reviewing The Big Berkey System
Fresh Pico de Gallo
Pico de Gallo or Salsa Fresca is either done well or is horrible. There is no middle of the road. The fact is, freshness matters. You can purchase it in plastic tubs at the grocery store, but it's worth the time to use fresh ingredients and do the chopping and dicing yourself. The taste and… Continue reading Fresh Pico de Gallo
Protein Pizza Bowl
It has all the flavor of pizza without the dough. It's easy to pull it together before one serving or multiply it to make more servings. Mix each serving for best results. In a few minutes, you can have lunch or a snack with plenty of protein and low calories. Protein Pizza Bowl Ingredients: ½… Continue reading Protein Pizza Bowl