Recipes – HAPPY HOLISTIC HOMESTEAD

July 25, 2019July 27, 2020

Fermented Pickles

Fermentation is an ancient food preparation/preservation method. Over the last few generations it has become a mostly unused tool in the modern western kitchen, due to the advent of refrigeration and pressure canning. It is having a resurgence in popularity as people realize Continue reading “Fermented Pickles”

June 22, 2019June 22, 2019

Blueberry Panna Cotta With Lemon Curd

Have you ever had panna cotta? It is so simple to make, but has a certain elegance to it when presented well. It is basically a creamy gelatin, which, if you have never tried it, might sound strange. But, it is actually delicious and absolutely perfect for summertime. This is one of my favorite desserts to make for my family because we do not eat a lot of grains, and I like to make it with pastured beef gelatin which is very nourishing Continue reading “Blueberry Panna Cotta With Lemon Curd”

May 25, 2019June 22, 2019

Easy And Delicious Pressed Flower Shortbread Cookies

Flower cookies are simple and elegant at the same time. Edible flowers are a wonderful way to add beauty and nutrition to any dish or dessert, for more information on what flowers are edible and how to use them click here. These flower cookies are a crowd pleaser and only have 4 ingredients. Continue reading “Easy And Delicious Pressed Flower Shortbread Cookies”

January 26, 2019March 8, 2019

Sweet Potato Breakfast Custard

This custard is nutrient dense, delicious, and makes my children feel like they are eating pie for breakfast. It is my own version Continue reading “Sweet Potato Breakfast Custard”

October 24, 2018December 17, 2018

Make Your Own Gummy Vitamins With Pastured Gelatin!

Making your own gummy vitamins may seem intimidating but it is actually super easy! And if you are going to go so far as to make your own gummies, why not go one step further and use the grass fed (also called pastured) beef gelatin?

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September 15, 2018September 15, 2018

Make Your Own Anti-Itch Medicine For Bug Bites

Warmer temperatures mean more time outside and if you live somewhere with lots of bugs, like I do, that will also mean more opportunities for you to become a meal for the many bitey bugs out in nature.

In my region insect bites are a problem from April until October and even when we are consciously trying to avoid mosquitos, ticks, and chiggers, they are a problem. We live in the country and my children spend a majority of their time outside. I have been using this formula to help relieve their itchiness from bug bites for years. It really works! Before we started using it they would scratch their bites raw and the itching would even keep them up at night sometimes. Now they ask for the “Itchy Medicine” and all is well. We have also used it many times for relief from bee and wasp stings and it has worked wonderfully. We have even noticed that the bites and stings seem to heal faster and that the usual accompanying swelling or welt like inflammation that is sometimes common is much reduced or completely alleviated when using this formula.

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August 9, 2018September 13, 2018

The Best Almond Butter Balls Ever

My family loves these almond butter balls. You can use any kind of nut butter, we just all prefer almond. We are a little picky about our peanut butter, read why here if you are interested.

Here is what you will need:

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August 2, 2018September 13, 2018

10 Yummy and Nutritious Things To Add To Your Yogurt

Plain yogurt can get a little boring, but it is a great base for all sorts of stir in ideas. First off, start with a high quality yogurt. I use raw pastured milk to make my own. If you don’t have that option use organic milk. Making your own yogurt might sound tricky but it is actually super simple.

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July 25, 2018August 29, 2018

Simple Greek Yogurt Ranch

My family loves to eat this on a chopped salad or as a yummy dip for cut vegetables.

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July 14, 2018August 29, 2018

What To Do With Extra Radishes? Pickle Them Of Course!

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Easy Pickled Radishes

These sweet pickled radishes will disappear quickly, even if you think there are no radish lovers in your house. We use them to garnish hamburgers, sandwiches and salads, and we also eat them straight out of the jar.

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings 2 Pints

Ingredients

1 lb fresh radishes
1 cup white distilled or apple cider vinegar We use Braggs apple cider vinegar
1 cup organic cane sugar
1/2 cup water
2 tsp picking salt
2 tsp mustard seed
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper add more to make them spicy-sweet
2 bay leaves
2 pint jars you could also use 1 quart jar

Instructions

Place radishes in a hot 1-pint jar. Bring the rest of the ingredients to a boil in a small stainless steel or enameled saucepan.
2. Ladle hot pickling liquid over radishes. Wipe jar rim. Center lid on jar. Apply the band, and adjust to fingertip-tight. Let cool on a wire rack (about 1 hour). Chill 6 hours before serving. This is not a recipe that will preserve the radishes indefinitely on the shelf. We do this version because it is simple and quick and the radishes will last in refrigerator up to 4 months, but ours never last that long!