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Quick, Easy, & Clean Coffee Mug Blueberry Muffin

Posted by KyAuthorProfessorJBowling499B in clean eating, clean recipes and tagged with , , ,

For me, living a healthier lifestyle consists of healthy delicious food, easy recipes, moderations, decreased stress, exercise, and a positive attitude. We know that it’s nearly impossible to avoid stress in the fast paced world we live today. However, I have found that by simply taking time each day to find a place of tranquility, and enjoying the serenity, the following day of stress is easier to cope with. In other words, take time for  yourself everyday, whether it be that warm bubble bath that you’ve been promising yourself, a walk in the park, reading a great book on the porch swing, or simply enjoying the bounty of nature. For me, church, the mountains, family, a good book, and a little “me time” does wonders.

My husband and I recently took a ride to grab a little evening relaxation. We took a cooler of drinks, snacks, a camera, and a desire for a little peace and quiet, Kentucky style. The scenery of the mountains was breathtaking. and the ride was serene. We traveled for hours and never saw another human being. However, we kept the camera ready for the beautiful wildlife that can spotted at almost any given time along the many trails that wind through the mountains. Truthfully,  you never know what you’ll see in the mountains of Kentucky!

An afternoon ride through the mountains of Kentucky.

An afternoon ride through the mountains of Kentucky.

Two Kentucky elk.

Two Kentucky elk.

Now, if that’s not a beautiful site…I’m not sure what would qualify as beautiful! Not to mention, elk is a great source of clean meat. Our son has been drawn for an elk hunting tag the past two years, which allows for our family to have a years’ worth of fresh elk meat. But these two handsome guys pictured above are primarily for the sheer enjoyment of their beauty! They are safe from hunters.

Okay, enough about the tranquil life in the Kentucky mountains, let’s move forward with a great recipe! Everyone likes quick and easy recipes. I especially like quick, easy, and clean recipes. But, there’s an element that I want all recipes to have, and that’s flavor! This recipe is packed with flavor! I get really excited when I create, or discover a delicious clean recipe that is quick and easy to make…I want to share it with everyone! Clean eating has changed my life in many ways. Not only do I feel better both physically and mentally, but I’ve also lost sixty-eight pounds. My blood pressure is great, cholesterol is down, and my risk of diabetes has decreased tremendously. Okay, enough about me! I am excited to share one of my favorite breakfast recipes…clean, quick, low-calorie, low-fat, easy microwaveable blueberry coffee mug muffins!

Quick, easy, delicious, and clean microwavable blueberry muffin.

Quick, easy, delicious, and clean microwavable blueberry muffin.

The muffins are simple to make, and delicious to eat! You can experiment with a variety of fruits and create different family favorites. For this wonderful breakfast treat you will need the following ingredients;

Ingredients

1/4 cup quick oats
1 fresh, or organic egg
splash of almond, or soy milk
handful of blueberries
raw, or organic honey
1 teaspoon of stevia
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract (optional)
cooking spray (I like to use organic coconut spray)

A hand full of clean blueberries.

A hand full of clean blueberries.

Stevia is a great sweetener, and can be grown at home. That will be in a future blog!

Stevia is a great sweetener, and can be grown at home. That will be in a future blog!

Quick oats cook faster and taste great

Quick oats cook faster and taste great

Tools

microwave
spoon
coffee mug

1.) Wash blueberries and lay on a paper towel to drain.

2.) Very lightly spray a coffee mug with cooking spray.

3.) Mix oats, egg, stevia, cinnamon, and blueberries in a microwave-safe coffee mug until well blended. You may also add 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla. (this is optional)

4.) Place in the microwave and bake for one minute intervals. Depending on the microwave your muffin will take between 1 and 3 minutes.

5.) Remove the muffin from the microwave and drizzle with honey.

6.) Allow to cool, if you are going to remove the muffin from the cup. You may also eat the muffin warm from the cup with a spoon.

I love to eat the blueberry muffins warm by the spoonful.

I love to eat the blueberry muffins warm by the spoonful.

Quick, easy, delicious, and clean microwavable blueberry muffin.

Quick, easy, delicious, and clean microwave-safe blueberry muffin.

This is truly a quick, easy, and delicious muffin! I have altered the recipe by using different types of fruit. Apples and strawberries both make wonderful muffins. I’ll share those recipes in upcoming blog posts. For now, happy baking, and bon appetite!

Drying Fresh Basil

Posted by KyAuthorProfessorJBowling499B in clean eating, drying herbs, farm living, organic food and tagged with , , , , , , ,

Clean eating has changed my life in many different ways. I feel better physically, I have more energy and stamina than I’ve had in twenty years, and I’ve lost sixty-eight pounds during this three-year journey. Clean eating has changed the way I see food, and how I see my life. I am enjoying my life, my career, my Christianity, and my family more than I have in a number of years, simply because I feel better! I have learned that clean eating is not a diet, but a lifestyle. So, what does drying herbs have to do with clean eating? Everything! Herbs can enhance the flavor of an ordinary meal…turning it into an extraordinary meal! Herbs grown at home are also organic, and free of pesticides. Growing herbs can also be therapeutic and a source of relaxation.

I have always dabbled a little with small pots of herbs in my kitchen. I enjoyed the convenience of having fresh parsley and chives at my fingertips. But, I wanted more. I wanted a wider variety of fresh unprocessed herbs that were organically grown and free of pesticides. During the winter I planned a herb garden that included fresh basil, dill, a variety of mint, sweet herb, chives, thyme, oregano, and more. A few months later, my herb garden was a reality, and a success! Believe it or not, I raised enough dill to can and process several dozen quart jars of kosher dill pickles, fill my pantry with dried herbs for the winter, and also give an abundance of herbs to family and friends. We’ve enjoyed fresh, oregano, and chives all summer and still reaping the rewards from my small herb garden. I will probably harvest herbs at least two more times before fall at which time I will transplant most of the herbs inside. Transplanting the herbs will allow my family to enjoy fresh-cut herbs all winter, and start a fresh garden outdoors in early spring.

nanny's herbs

My herb box in early spring

basil

One of my pots of basil, oregano, and sweet herb

There are several easy methods for dying basil. I often cut basil, tie it in small bundles, and hang it to dry, I also clip the leaves and dry in flat containers, and occasionally I like to use the dehydrator. My favorite method is hanging basil in bundles in my kitchen. The aroma of the fresh-cut basil fills the kitchen for days. I also prefer the intensified flavor of air-dried basil. Today, I’m going to share step by step instructions of how to air-dry basil in flat containers.

You will need:

Fresh basil
cookie sheets or paper plates
coffee grinder
small glass jar

1.) Cut fresh leaves from basil just before it flowers as the flavor will be at its peak. Discard leaves that have blemishes or bruises.

fresh basil two

Fresh basil mid-summer

2.) Rinse with clear water. Spin dry, or pat dry with a clean paper towel

3.) Lay basil leaves on a flat container such as a lined cookie sheet, or paper plate. I prefer using paper plates.

4.) Place in indirect sunlight. Herbs retain a better flavor if slowly air-dried, rather than drying quickly by sunlight.

5.) Check the herbs weekly until they are dry and crispy.

dried flat

basil leaves air-dried in indirect sunlight for approximately three weeks

6.) Place dried basil leaves in a coffee grinder and pulse until the desired consistency is achieved.

coffee grinder

A great little inexpensive coffee grinder!

7.) Check basil after a couple of pulses to prevent over grinding. Repeat this step until all of the basil is ground.

fine basil

Fresh ground basil

8.) Place ground basil in a clean glass jar. I prefer using glass jars as it helps maintain the herbs freshness.

9.) Don’t forget to label your herbs to prevent any possible mix ups.

glass jar label your basil

I’m anxious for you to grow and dry your own herbs! But, be warned…once you’ve tried both fresh and dried herbs, you’ll be hooked! There’s a distinct difference in the taste, quality, and cooking results. There’s no turning back to store-bought herbs!

Drying Apples for a Healthy Snack

Posted by KyAuthorProfessorJBowling499B in clean eating, clean recipes, farm living and tagged with , , ,

Life for this college professor has been quite busy this week with blogging, scoring graduate work, attending meetings, book club, canning apples, apple butter, and making a few other delicious treats. I’m not complaining…I wouldn’t have it any other way!

Our recent trip to Haney’s Apple Orchard resulted in more than just apple butter. In my last blog post, I promised that I would share more of the delicious treats that we made from the beautiful sweet apples that our family picked. I’m excited to share with you how I turned one full bag of sweet and juicy fresh picked apples into delicious healthy dried apples.

apple two  dried apples

Ingredients and Tools

apples
lemon juice
water
cinnamon (optional)
oven or dehydrator
knife
parchment paper

1.) When I buy fruit, I prefer to buy organic fruit. I wash all fruit before I begin to ensure that it’s clean and free from garden pests and dust. I like to use Fit organic clean spray. It’s simple to use, inexpensive, and can purchased at Wal-Mart.

organic spray

2.) Next, you will need to peel and slice the apples and soak them in a lemon water bath mixture for eight to ten minutes. This helps prevent discoloring during the dehydration process. Remove the apples from the lemon bath and gently pat them dry with a clean paper towel.

There are several methods to dry fruit. I personally like to use an electric dehydrator. It’s quick, the cleanup is easy, and I can dry more apples at one time.

Dehydration Method

dehydrator

3.) Place the apple slices in the trays of the dehydrator. It’s okay to place them close. They can even touch. The apples will shrink as the they dry. If you are using a dehydrator follow the instructions that came with it for time and temperature. For example, my dehydrator instructions recommend apples to be dried at 135 degrees for 8 and a half to 9 hours. I love this dehydrator! I purchased it at a very reasonable price on Amazon. If you would like to purchase one, click on my Amazon link titled, A Few of My Favorites. Okay, back to dried apples. If you like your apples a little more crispy, you may leave them an additional thirty minutes. Also, for an even tastier treat, you may sprinkle the apple slices with cinnamon. This is one of my favorite sweet treats, and your house will smell wonderful while the apples are drying! Allow the apples to cool in the dehydrator. Remove when they are cool and store in zip lock bags. There is no need to refrigerate dried fruit. If you are planning to cook with the apples, you can vacuum seal them for a longer shelf life.

drying apples

almost dried

dried ready to cool

Oven Method

You can also dry apples in an oven. It’s fairly simple and works well.

1.) Wash, peel and slice apples. Soak them in a lemon juice bath.

2.) Line cookie sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Set your oven temperature to 150-200 and bake the apples for one hour. Take the apples out of the oven and carefully turn the apples over. Bake them for an additional hour. If you like your apples a little crisper, you can bake them an additional thirty minutes. Check your apples frequently, as all ovens bake differently. Once you turn the oven off, leave the apples in the oven for an additional one to two hours. You may crack the door to your oven slightly while the apples are cooling. Allow the apples to cool completely in the oven and remove.

Both methods work really well and produce a wonderful sweet treat to snack on, or use in recipes such as apple stack cakes. That’s a recipe for another blog! I know your family will enjoy your fresh dried apples as much as mine does!

dried apples

Dried apples are a clean, healthy, and delicious treat

Canning Your Very Own Delicious Apple Butter

Posted by KyAuthorProfessorJBowling499B in canning, clean eating, farm living and tagged with , , ,

apple butter

It’s a beautiful morning in the mountains of Kentucky! I love taking early morning walks and listening to the sounds of the mountains waking up! To me, there’s nothing more inviting than hearing our roosters crowing their early morning wake up calls, listening to the doves gently cooing a peaceful call from the tree-tops, and hearing the creek water flowing over the time-worn stones. This type of morning was especially inviting and therapeutic today after a long day of working in fresh picked apples yesterday!

Haney's Entrance to Haney’s Apple Farm in Nancy, Kentucky

A couple of days ago, we decided to visit Haney’s Apple Farm located in Nancy Kentucky. I want to take a few minutes to give a shout out to this exceptional family owned and run business. The grounds were beautiful, clean, had a nice large variety of ready to pick apples, already picked apples, and many more apple related products, and treats. The prices were affordable and they had a friendly and informative staff on hand to answer all of our questions. After we picked three bushels of apples, we enjoyed eating a delicious homemade fried apple pie in a quainte little café located at the entrance of the farm. All in all, it was a memorable day of picking apples in preparation of making and canning apple butter, as well as a few other family favorites. I’ll share those favorite recipes in future posts, but for now…let’s make apple butter!

apple two Beautiful crisp Molly apples at Haney’s Apple Farm
apple three My family enjoying a day of picking apples

You will need the following ingredients & tools to make and can your apple butter.

Ingredients

One half bushel Apples of choice (I’ve used a variety of apples. Most work well, but I didn’t like using the Granny Smith apples for apple butter)
3 cups of white sugar
1 cup of brown sugar
3 tablespoons of ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons of ground all spice
2 tablespoons of ground cloves
2 tablespoons of Real Fruit (I use the little or no sugar and pectin type)
the juice of two lemons
3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
Keep in mind that you can season to suit your own taste. After adding these ingredients taste and add additional spice if necessary.
Tools

One dozen pint jars with bands and flats
Large stock pot
Crock pot
Food processor
Water Bath stove top canner

1.) Wash and rinse jars, bands, and flats in warm soapy water. Next you will need to sterilize jars, flats, and bands. This can either be done by using the dishwasher with hot water, placed in the oven for ten minutes on medium-high heat, or boiling for ten minutes.

wash jars II wash jars

2.) While your jars are sterilizing, peel and slice one half bushel of apples. Place apple slices in the stock pot and add water. Cook over medium-high heat until apples are tender, not soggy. The apples will swell up and rise when ready, so allow room for expansion.

cooking apples two

3.) Turn off apples and transfer softened apples to a food processor. This might take several attempts to work through all of the apples. Process the still warm apples in the food processor by pulsing a few times. The apples will look similar to apple sauce.

processing apples one processing apples two

If you don’t have a food processor you can use a blender or any other kitchen gadget that chops, such as a ninja or bullet.

4.) Transfer each container of warm diced apples to a clean crock pot. Turn the crock pot on high.

crock pot one

5.) Now you are ready to add your spices. Remember, you can add additional spices to suit your own taste. Some people prefer more cinnamon, while others like more all spice. That’s totally up to you. Once your spices have been added, stir well and cover with a lid. You will need to stir frequently while cooking for four hours. Your apple butter will get darker each time you stir it. Again, add extra seasoning after taste-testing your apple butter if necessary. I always start with the amount I have listed above and sprinkle or add as the apple mixture cooks until I reach the taste that I prefer.

crockpot two The apple butter will become darker  as you add spices and cook it.

6.) After the apples have been seasoned to taste and cooked for four hours, turn the crock pot off. Next, you will transfer your apples back to the food processor. I prefer using my Ninja for this stage, simply because the apple butter pours out into the jars easier. Either device will produce the same results. You will pulse the warm seasoned apples a couple of times to achieve the desired smoothness. It will not take very long as the apples are soft and easily processed.

ninja one ninja two

7.) Once the desired consistency is achieved transfer the warm apple butter to jars and wipe the rim. Place flats and bands on the jars. Now your are ready to process your apple butter in a water bath in your canner. (My daughter doesn’t have a canner, so she uses a large stock pot to can in. She places a dish towel on the bottom of the canner and rolled up wash clothes between the jars to prevent the jars from bumping. It works just as well.)

my canner

8.) Process the jars in boiling water for twenty minutes. Remember the water must be over top of the jars. After processing carefully remove jars with a jar lifter and place them on a bath towel to cool. You will immediately begin to hear the beautiful popping sound that we love to hear! Once the jars have cooled add dates to the flats and check bands to ensure tightness.

date two

apple butter

Now you are ready for the job of cleaning up, and a little rest and relax with a good book! You deserve it! I hope you and your family enjoy this delicious apple butter as much as my family does. I can’t wait to share more canning recipes with you soon. I also have a few dried fruit recipes, and much more to share with you. Feel free to share my blog site and recipes with others. I also welcome your comments! Remember you can follow me on twitter, facebook, pinterest, or follow me at http://ahealthiermesimpleandclean.com

I look forward to hearing from each of you! I love feedback!

Canning Green Beans the Time-Tested Way (updated)

Posted by KyAuthorProfessorJBowling499B in canning, clean eating, clean recipes, farm living and tagged with , , ,

My husband and I both grew up in the mountains of Kentucky where summers were long, hot, and filled with outdoor adventures. Playing in the creek, swimming in the river, and exploring the mountains was part of our weekly routines. But, mountain living was not all fun and games. We had daily chores to do as well, many of our chores were garden related. Neither of us are strangers to garden-work, or the work that comes with harvesting.

Speaking of harvest time…it’s harvest time on our small farm! We’ve been picking green beans for weeks to eat for supper, and we’ve put a few quart bags in the freezer. But, it’s that time of year when the vines are hanging full of beautiful green beans, which means it’s picking time! Last week, while my husband and I were picking beans and canning, we began reminiscing about the jobs we were given as children during canning time. It was unanimous, both of us were always designated, the washing jobs. Yes, we were washers. We determined that it was our small hands that landed us this job. We didn’t mind, because we both loved canning, even as children. We still enjoy the pleasures and work that comes with the bounty of a garden.

It’s not too late to fill your pantry shelves with your very own canned green beans. I’m excited to share my family’s recipe for canning green beans with you. This is an easy and time-tested recipe that our family has used for generations. I know your family will enjoy these tasty green beans this winter when the snow is flying as much as we do!

Ingredients & Tools

1 bushel of fresh green beans (this yields 12-13 quart jars)
1 dozen quart canning jars with lids & rings
iodized table salt
water & canner

1) Find somewhere comfortable to string and break your beans. We prefer sitting outside on the porch and stringing in the early morning hours. However, when it’s too hot, we’ve been found stringing them in the kitchen where it’s nice and cool!

green beans                          Beans II

2) Next, wash the beans in cool tap water to remove any traces of garden dirt, or insects.

wash beans

3) Wash jars, rings, and flats carefully in hot soapy water.

wash jars II

4) Sterilize jars, rings, and flats by placing them in boiling water for ten minutes. I use the canner to boil my jars in. Sterilizing jars is a must. It helps prevent bacteria from forming.

wash jars

5) Fill warm jars with clean beans and add boiling water. Allow an inch for head-space. Add a teaspoon of salt to each jar of beans. Place flat on the top of the jar and tighten the ring. The ring doesn’t have to be extremely tight, as you will tighten them again after the canning process.

fill jars

6) Carefully place filled jars in canner of hot water. The water should cover the jars with at least one inch of water. Place the lid on the canner and turn the heat up to medium high.

canning beans
My Canner holds seven quart jars

my canner
This is my canner that I have used for years! I found
it at the Dollar General Store for 10.00!
    

7) After the water comes to a boil, set the timer for an hour. Process beans the entire time.

8) Turn the burner off and carefully remove jars out of the boiling water with a jar lifter. If you don’t have a jar lifter, you can dip some of the water out and remove the jars with an oven mitt, or a rubber glove. I place my jars on the counter top on a bath towel to cool. You should immediately hear that wonderful popping sound that ensures your jars are sealing! Once they’ve cooled check rings, and tighten as needed.

canned green beans

9) After the jars have cooled, write the month and year as well as the variety of beans on the lid with a permanent marker.  Now your ready to fill your pantry with your very own beautiful green beans!

dates on jars

My family has loved these tasty beans for generations.  I must admit, I enjoy the feeling of accomplishment and small sense of pride that I feel when I open a fresh jar of my very own green beans. They’re a wonderful treat in the winter when the ground is covered with snow!  They’re also a great addition to homemade vegetable soup, but that’s a recipe for another blog! Truthfully, they make a fine addition to any meal, any time of the year! I hope you and your family enjoy my time-tested green beans year after year! Feel free to share my blog with family and friends. I would love to hear from you! Feel free to leave a comment and share you families canning experience!

Breakfast Fit for a King, or Queen

Posted by KyAuthorProfessorJBowling499B in clean eating, clean recipes and tagged with , ,

Through my journey with clean eating I have tried various recipes in search for that tasty, satisfying, clean, and delicious breakfast. Along this journey, I have stumbled onto some terrific recipes, as well as been given quite a few delicious ones. But, out of all the recipes that I have experimented with, this recipe is among my favorites! It’s definitely a keeper, and occupies a special place in my recipe box. As you know my husband and I garden, which makes clean eating much more economical. This year, we’ve been blessed abundantly with squash and zucchini. I’m not complaining! I love squash and zucchini almost anyway they’re prepared. After canning countless quart jars of each, vacuum sealing and freezing dozens of quart bags for future use, giving away too many to count, eating them in stir fry, and enjoying them in a variety of recipes…my delicious vegetables were still beginning to pile up. I So, I decided one of the best ways to eliminate them from taking up space in my kitchen would be to experiment with them. After all, what did I have to lose. I wanted a new breakfast or brunch dish. I wanted that appetizing dish that was also satisfying. After a few mishaps, this delicious, filling, satisfying, and totally clean recipe emerged! Now, I enjoy it at least once a week. It’s clean, loaded with fiber, low-fat, low-calorie, tasty, and very filling. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. I actually enjoyed this tasty dish for brunch today!

Ingredients

1 fresh or organic zucchini
1 fresh or organic yellow squash
1 fresh or organic egg
fresh or organic chives to taste
organic olive oil or organic coconut oil
sea salt to taste
cracked black pepper to taste
grated parmesan cheese (optional)

squash and zucchini     egg

Procedures

Heat oil in small pan. Cut squash and zucchini into small cubes/chunks and place in the hot skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with vented lid. Turn squash and zucchini occasionally to prevent sticking and promote even cooking.

sauteeing in the skillet

When squash and zucchini have reached the desired tenderness you may plate them and fry your egg. You may also poach the egg. Either way this is a great dish. I prefer the egg to fried with cooking spray in the same skillet. Season egg to taste.
Place the egg over the plated squash and zucchini and top with fresh chopped chives. You may also add a light sprinkle of parmesan cheese. I like it either way it’s a breakfast fit for a queen!

Enjoy

final squash and zucchini breakfast

Trust me this is a great dish that is totally clean when the parmesan cheese is omitted. I have also experimented and added salsa to this dish. I must say that it was delicious as well! This dish is approximately 300 calories per serving excluding the parmesan cheese.

Stocking the Pantry…

Posted by KyAuthorProfessorJBowling499B in clean eating and tagged with , , ,

It was a new morning, a new day, a new beginning for me. My mind was made up. I would make the changes necessary to live a healthier life. This no longer was about losing twenty pounds quick. It was about changing the way I see myself and others. I would no longer be intimidated by other people’s weight loss. Commercials were not going to cause a burning desire to purchase the latest weight loss gadget. I had a vision, a road map, a guide, and a newfound desire to live a healthy life, one day at a time, one meal at a time, one prayer at a time.

First things first…I needed to make a list of items that I would need to have readily available in my pantry for the journey ahead. This meant that I would have to reorganize my shelves. I couldn’t throw away all the things that my husband still enjoyed indulging in. Things such as; cakes, cookies, chips, and much more. This simply meant that I would have to create and maintain my own section of healthy foods in the pantry. My desire is for him to be inspired by my new way of eating and make much-needed changes in his diet as well. Foods such as; fruits both dried and fresh, vegetables, granola, whole grains, Greek yogurt, water, protein bars, protein powder, fresh chicken, fish, turkey, and ingredients to make healthy salad dressings, and much more would have a place in our kitchen. This wasn’t going to be an easy task, but I was committed. My mind was made up!

All the foods that I had loved to share with my family were still at my fingertips, but I also had a well stocked pantry.  I was right, it wasn’t an easy task at all. I discovered that healthy eating was very expensive. I no longer prepared one meal, but often prepared two meals as my husband was not quite ready to join me in healthy eating.

Below are a few of the items that I stocked my pantry with, and are a must for clean eating. I’ve learned a lot along the way, and learn more every day, but this is how the journey started.

Fresh organic vegetables, fresh organic fruits, grains, dry beans, stevia, lean chicken, salmon, lean turkey, nuts, seeds, extra virgin olive oil, chia seeds, coconut oil, almond milk, whole grain cereals, raw honey, protein bars, Greek yogurt, fresh eggs…and a desire to research recipes and ideas.

After the initial grocery escapade. I begin to think of ways to decrease my growing grocery bill. Two things sprang to mind. I loved to use coupons, so I would search for coupons that were usable, and would lower my final grocery cost. I also realized that I could decrease my grocery bill tremendously simply by growing the vegetables that I loved, and required to make this massive change. We could do this! After all, we had the land and we already grew some vegetables. Yes, I was feeling more confident. We could do this! It would take a lot of planning, work, time, dedication, and sweat, but I was determined!

Slowly our garden grew each year, as did my herb garden. We have recently added chickens to our small farm, which supplies us with plenty of fresh farm eggs. My husband and son also contribute to the cause by providing our families with venison and most recently elk. You can’t get much more organic than venison and elk meat!

I am still learning about clean eating as it is a day by day process. I also love to learn from others. This is truly a journey that has changed my life in many different ways. A journey that I have never regretted!