I am dreaming of fresh tomatoes from the garden!! With this crazy weather in March, I have had much time to experiment in the kitchen. Last year, I had a bumper crop of Roma tomatoes, so I dehydrated them with a touch of sea salt. Yum! These “sundried” tomatoes have made their way into some … [Read more…]
GAPS stands for Gut And Psychology Syndrome. This scientific sounding phrase basically stands for a philosophy that a myriad health problems stem from some kind of problem in the gut. Read the more on the doctor’s website here. The more I read and researched about healthy living and practiced eating traditionally prepared foods, the more … [Read more…]
[amd-zlrecipe-recipe:1] I have been reading and researching the amazing benefits of turmeric!! I was inspired. I especially was interested in the use of turmeric for headaches and joint pain. While I researched those uses, I uncovered more and more benefits of this ancient root spice. This spice is amazing! Read here for a overview of … [Read more…]
Fire Cider! I will let my daughter-in-law say it… “Boxes from my husband’s family farm are the BEST! My mother-in-law is basically an herb/tincture/brew goddess & makes some of the absolute best home remedies. Just got this [FIRE CIDER] & can already tell it’s going to be our new go-to when feeling under the weather. … [Read more…]
Stay healthy this season with a bubbly, tasty drink? Is it too good to be true? Nope. Evidence and experience has proven Kombucha to be extremely beneficial for your health. Read here. Now add these super fruits to our concoction and you have a winning combination. NO cheapo teas are used in any of my … [Read more…]
Coming up next! Our fall flavor: Apple Chai. We live in God’s country- the Catoctin Mountians. We are surrounded by jaw dropping fall beauty and apple orchards. It is a fall ritual to visit the local orchard and select the juicy, crunchy apples they so lovingly harvest -tree ripe. Note: my angle on apples. I … [Read more…]
Late Summer is for peaches in the Catoctin Mountians. My favorite fruit. So, for my loyal Ktea fans, here is what I created for you! Spiced Peach Kombucha Come join me on the porch for a taste… And because I know ingredients are very important to you, here is how I make it: First ingredient: … [Read more…]
Announcing our next flavor in our seasonal fruit flavors from the farm! Grape infused Ktea. The grape harvest has been amazing! The late summer concord grapes are at their peak. I love the smell of concord grapes and adore their flavor. The floral hints in White tea combines perfectly with our grapes. This tea is … [Read more…]
Just so much and no more, no more than a spot, or something may happen, you never know what! I read that book many times when my guys were little. They loved it, and that phrase always stuck in my mind and was often repeated for pithy mother-sayings. It is my theme for our herb … [Read more…]
We start with Rooibos and Hibiscus tea brewed with our Kombucha culture until slightly tangy and bubbly. Then we second ferment with fresh strawberry puree. The strawberries picked at peak sweetness meld into the tea for sweetness and a beautiful red color. Kids will LOVE this summertime flavor! Make popsicles or jello with this for … [Read more…]