The weekend brought a wilderness adventure for us, which meant that we hit the road for a mini-trip to our relaxing and nature-filled destination. As we were driving alongside what seemed like endless farmland, I so enjoyed looking at all the newly planted crops that are starting to sprout up. It piqued my excitement for […]
Erica Strauss
Erica Strauss is a professional chef turned gardening and urban homesteading fanatic.
http://www.nwedible.comDIY Sunburn Soothing Comfrey Cubes
I have a confession to make: rarely do I spend a day on the lake or at the beach without getting sunburnt. I know, I know, it’s awful. But let me explain. I slather homemade sunscreen on myself before going out in the sun to get some vitamin D, but because I usually feel very […]
Top Tips for Gardeners
My first attempt at gardening was a long time coming. I spent spring after spring desiring to plant a garden, but felt too overwhelmed by it all to actually jump in. My first attempt at growing vegetables was simple; in fact, I felt pretty proud that the vegetables even sprouted up 🙂 Now, as I […]
Health Dangers of Cell Phones
I’ll admit, when we first began our journey to more complete health, I wasn’t shocked to hear that real food and nutrition had a lot to do with a properly functioning body and mind. It made sense to me that the food I put on my body had major effects on how I looked and […]
Tomato Canning Quick Reference Guide
When it comes to eating a real food diet, growing your own food is one way to ensure the quality of your food while saving you money in the long run as well. Gardening can also be a terrific learning experience for the kids and can help relieve stress. When harvest time roles around, you […]
Homemade Beef Jerky Recipe
Beef jerky is a terrific snack (for both adults and kiddos) that also serves as a great source of protein. By making your own beef jerky at home, you can control the quality of the ingredients involved and, frankly, achieve a much better taste. This post smoothly walks you through the process of making beef […]