by Renee Pottle | Dec 8, 2015 | Candied, Canning and Preserving, Uncategorized
It’s easy to make homemade candied orange peel. Use it in fruitcake or dip it in chocolate for a decadent treat. If you, like me, have a great affinity for oranges, there are probably plenty of orange peels hanging out on your counter. It seems like such a waste... by Renee Pottle | Nov 27, 2015 | Basics, Real Food, Uncategorized
Do you want to be known as the best gift-giver in the group? Purchase something from this list and your popularity will soar! This year’s Best Gifts List focuses on small businesses. Businesses where you will find unique, one-of-a-kind, practical and appreciated... 
by Renee Pottle | Nov 19, 2015 | Basics, Real Food, Uncategorized
Now that all the pre-planning is done, let’s choose an actual Thanksgiving menu! No matter which Thanksgiving dinner theme you have chosen, now is the time to decide exactly which items you will be serving. Meal Centerpiece: Due to tradition, and Norman... 
by Renee Pottle | Nov 3, 2015 | Canning and Preserving, Pickles, Uncategorized
Those huge, end-of-the-garden cucumbers make wonderful sweet pickles. Just follow this long-time family recipe. When I was a child in the 60’s and 70’s most meals at Nana’s house included homemade Russian Bear Pickles. The recipe had been passed down... 
by Renee Pottle | Apr 28, 2015 | Baking, Real Food, Uncategorized
I have been baking with Kamut® flour for quite a few years now, and often get the question, “what is Kamut®?” Many people, especially those outside of the Northwest, have never heard of it. It’s a fair question, but let’s back up a bit first.... 
by Renee Pottle | Apr 4, 2015 | book reviews, Real Food, Uncategorized
Eating on the Wild Side, The Missing Link to Optimum Health by Jo Robinson I just finished reading Eating on the Wild Side by Jo Robinson. I have always been a Jo Robinson enthusiast, but this book has pushed me into full-fledged fandom. In Eating on the Wild Side...