Kathleen | Roots & Boots
Chicken Taco Soup Starter for Freezing
If your garden is bursting with tomatoes and peppers and you’re wondering how you’ll ever use them all, this Chicken Taco Soup Starter is your answer.
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Natural Alternatives to Disposable Feminine Products
Why I Ditched Disposables: Natural Alternatives to Feminine Products That Actually Work It’s hard to believe it’s been over a decade since I made the switch to natural alternatives to disposable feminine products. You know what they say—time flies when you’re not dealing with leaks, discomfort, and overpriced boxes of bleached cotton! Back then, I…
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Fermented Unsweetened Sriracha Sauce
Fermented Unsweetened Sriracha Sauce: A Real Food Kick Without the Sugar If you’ve ever wished for a sriracha sauce that’s bold, tangy, and full of flavor—without the sugar—this one’s for you.
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Fermented Banana Pepper Pickles
It’s that glorious time of year when the garden is bursting with abundance—and if you’re anything like me, it can feel a little overwhelming. Tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, herbs… and yes, banana peppers. So many banana peppers.
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How to Freeze Dry Diced Tomatoes
Got tomatoes? If your garden is bursting with ripe beauties and you’re wondering how on earth to keep up—freeze drying diced tomatoes might just be your new favorite trick.
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My Favorite Nontoxic Slow Cooker: A Homestead Must-Have
If you’ve been following along for a while, you know I’m passionate about real food, clean living, and tools that support a sustainable lifestyle. So when I say I’ve found the perfect nontoxic slow cooker, I mean it.
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Easy Grass-Fed Smoked Brisket
Easy Grass-Fed Smoked Brisket: A Foolproof Recipe for Mouthwatering Flavor There’s nothing quite like the rich, smoky flavor of Easy Grass-Fed Smoked Brisket.
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How to Make Chicken Back Bone Broth
Chicken Back Bone Broth: The Most Economical Way to Enjoy Local Pastured Chicken Friends, if I could whisper one real-food secret into your ear, it would be this: start with a humble package of chicken backs. Also known as chicken frames, they’re the best-kept secret for stretching your food budget while boosting your nutrition—and I’m here…
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No-Brine Smoked Turkey
No-Brine Smoked Turkey: Crispy, Flavorful, and Oh-So-Easy If you love the idea of a juicy, flavorful turkey but don’t want to deal with the hassle of brining, let me introduce you to the magic of No-Brine Smoked Turkey.
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Fermented Garlic Scape Pickles
Fermented Garlic Scape Pickles: A Simple, Flavorful Way to Preserve Garlic Scapes Garlic scapes are one of the best-kept secrets of the garden. These curly green shoots appear in late spring or early summer, offering a mild garlic flavor with a hint of sweetness. If you grow garlic, harvesting scapes is essential for encouraging larger…
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