Making Applesauce with Kristin Urdiales
This post is was sent to NaturalMommy by Kristin Urdiales of Nature Had it First. Two years ago when my son Keenan was five, I took him to pick apples at a friend’s orchard. Our little apple-picking...
View ArticleApple Juice or Arsenic Juice?
As some of you might have already heard from Dr. Oz, there have been suspicions of high levels of arsenic (and lead) in fruit juice – especially apply. Unfortunately, (released recently from ABC news,...
View ArticleWhat Potato Would You Like to Eat?
A kid’s science project highlights the importance of eating organic food. What is happening to our food without our knowledge is simply appalling. We also love the idea of educating kids on the...
View ArticleFresh
Chef John Bishop’s cookbook titled Fresh is centered on seasonal recipes and local foods. Bishop states that his cookbook was inspired by Gary and Naty King, owners of Hazelmere Organic Farm, a...
View ArticleCubit’s Organic Seeds Give Away
To kick off the growing season we met up with Laura Watt from Cubit’s, a Canadian organic seed company. Laura is excited to offer a seed-give-away on naturalmommy. Keep reading for details of how you...
View ArticleLocavore – A Documentary
Locavore is a documentary about local food. It is a documentary everyone should see. A locavore is someone who eats locally. It is more than a trend, it is the future of a sustainable food system....
View ArticleSauerkraut – how to make it yourself
Submitted by Kristin Urdiales of naturehaditfirst.com Raw fermented sauerkraut is one of those foods that once you have it in your life you don’t want to live without it. As a powerful digestive tonic,...
View ArticleFarm Girl Nursery
Farm Girl Nursery opened on March 24th of this year in Novato, California. It’s pretty much been an experiment, according to owner Lisa Marvier who is excited about what might happen next. The fact...
View ArticleSix Clean Plates
Submitted by Lisa Marvier of Farm Girl Nursery. Find them on facebook [here]. Last weekend I had all of the cousins over for a camping adventure on the property. They range in age from 7 – 12. Most are...
View ArticleHomemade Blackberry Jelly
Submitted by Catherine Bedson from Farmhouse Home. Have you ever made jelly from fresh fruit rather than a packet? It tastes like jellied fruit and has a fresh, fruity flavour. I made some with fresh...
View ArticleBest Ever Pickled Beets
This is our favourite Pickled Beet Recipe. Submitted to naturalmommy from mom, Su Edwards. You’ll love ‘em too since they are sweet and retain that earthy beet flavour. You Will Need: Beets Jars...
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