The Gourds Have Eyes
If you're looking for a creepy, cool Halloween idea for your table setting, try making eyeballs with Swan gourds. The kids really got into this art project and had a blast! I did, too. Keep an eye out for Swan gourds at your local farmers' market or the grocery store. I recommend picking gourds with the most dark green color you can find, and the smoother the better. Use a sheet of newsprint... More...
By Jill | 2 comments | Full Recipe...Attention RSS Readers, Yes You
It's been almost a year since the last time I inquired and I know there are new folks to meet. Who are the folks behind Simple Daily Recipes' RSS number? I watch the RSS Readers number get higher and higher. But I don't know ALL the people behind that number. And that bothers me. Do me this favor right now, it won't take but a minute of your time. * Leave me a "Hello" in the comment box of this... More...
By Jill | 18 comments | Full Recipe...One of these is not like the others.
I just wanted you to see the differences in the yolks from chickens that eat grains, mixed grain & grass & insects, and chickens that only feed on grass and insects. Their flavors are as distinctive as the colors indicate. The bottom yolks shown are FAR BETTER than the flavorless yolk at top. And that's all I've got to say about that. Read More →
By Jill | 11 comments | Full Recipe...Garlic and Garlic Oil- Safe Methods for Storing and Preserving
WHAT IS GARLIC? Garlic (Allium sativum) is a member of the Amaryllis family (Amaryllidaceae), which also includes leeks, onions, and shallots. It is a perennial with an underground bulb (head) composed of pungent bulblets commonly called cloves. Approximately 90 percent of the garlic grown in the United States is grown in California. California Early and California Late are the two major commercial... More...
By Jill | 5 comments | Full Recipe...My First Cooking Demonstration
It's rare of me to make personal journal posts on Simple Daily Recipes, however, I REALLY wanted to share some photos with y'all. A few weeks back the City Manager of Sulphur Springs, Marc Maxwell CALLED ME asking if I would do a cooking demonstration for our local Main Street Farmer's Market. As maturely and calmly as I could, I said "YES!" It wasn't until I hung up with Marc that I remembered... More...
By Jill | 10 comments | Full Recipe...Sulphur Springs Texas Farmers Market is NOW OPEN
Folks! I can hardly express the excitement and hope for prosperity I have for Sulphur Springs (Texas) Farmers' Market. I just about came out of my shoes when I heard there would be locally grown foods for sale just five minutes from my home! Herbs, fruits, vegetables, organic-free-range eggs, fresh breads, fresh cheese, fresh salsas, gourmet cookies and patio plants & flowers. Downtown Sulphur... More...
By Jill | 4 comments | Full Recipe...Windy Meadows Family Farm-Campbell, Texas
Maggie being a mom at Windy Meadows Family Farm Windy Meadows Family Farm is run by a the friendliest family. Tucked within the tall pines and peaceful country side, you'll find Windy Meadows in Campbell, Texas, North of interstate highway 30, off highway 50. They sell the healthiest chickens and freshest hand picked chicken eggs you will ever eat! From their site: The Mike and Connie Hale Family... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Put On Your Thinking Cap-We Need A Name
There's nothing, absolutely nothing wrong with this glass of milk before you. IT'S COMPLETELY NATURAL, as GOD INTENDED For Us To DRINK IT. Those little floaties are actual bits of wholesome cream. And let me tell you, it's the most wonderful glass of milk I've ever tasted. Even my kiddos were instantly hooked and are asking for the jug of "real milk" instead of juice. I have befriended a dairyman... More...
By Jill | 15 comments | Full Recipe...Super Healthy Milk
SUPER HEALTHY MILK By Jo Robinson Most cartons of milk in the supermarket show a picture of cows contentedly grazing on grass. Unfortunately, 85 to 95 percent of the cows in the United States are now being raised in confinement, not on pasture. The only grass they eat comes in the form of hay, and the ground that they stand on is a blend of dirt and manure. The reason for confining our cows in feedlots... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...You Are What Your Animals Eat
You Are What Your Animals Eat by Jo Robinson In my investigation into pasture-based farming, I've stumbled upon an alarming state of affairs: few animal scientists see any link between animal feed and human food. "Feed animals anything you want," say the experts, "and it makes no difference to their meat, milk, or eggs." Because of this mindset, our animals are being fed just about anything that enhances... More...
By Jill | 4 comments | Full Recipe...How To Choose A Dutch Oven
Long before the holiday season began, Jill began pointing out dutch ovens to me in the Williams-Sonoma kitchen store. I have to admit, she's extremely good about giving me hints for the few things that she wants. She pointed out the Le Creuset Dutch Ovens and I started researching my buying options. What I found was very surprising. Apparently, dutch ovens have been around in one form or another... More...
By Charles | 6 comments | Full Recipe...Can we talk? Does SDR need a real time chat box?
Sometimes I wish I had a real time chat box on the front page that would allow us to talk recipes when you come by? What do you think? If I found a way to get a chat box, but it involved you downloading an add-on to your browser, would you download it? Read More →
By Jill | 7 comments | Full Recipe...
