Beef jerky has been one of my all time favorite foods ever since I was a child. For centuries, smoked and dried meat has been a great, nutritionally dense option for people on-the-go. Trouble is, you aren’t exactly snapping into health when you snap into a Slim Jim. Creating beef jerky at home is easy, and by following these instructions, you’ll have all that you need to master beef jerky in your own kitchen.
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I love a hearty soup. I also love food that makes itself. In this slow cooker recipe, you’ll find the best of both worlds. Tender seasoned pork, drowning in rich tomato-y goodness ready to serve and demolish when that crockpot timer goes. Make yourself a big batch, keep it in a jar, and enjoy that subtle pride that comes with making your own seasoning mixes… Okay maybe that’s just me! Enjoy nonetheless.
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There’s a special time of year up here in Minnesota where the kitchen and the weather share a negative correlation. As the temperature drops, the frequency in which I consume soups, stocks, stews and the like dramatically increases. It’s officially winter now and my go to method for hot, brothy goodness is the slow cooker.One of my favorite soups is Beef Stew. Akin to Chilli, there’s really no way to go wrong here. What follows is our family’s “Flyin’ By the Seat of My Pants” Stew.
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Many of us have frameworks that we use to make healthy decisions, especially around our nutrition and lifestyle habits. Sometimes we make the conscious choice to deviate from that framework, and if by sound mind and body you’ve done this, then I’m here to say, enjoy! Where I take issue is when one deviates from their usual path, then beats themself up over it. That’s double dipping in the worst way.
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I can’t tell you the variety of ways I tried to say and spell Spaghetti growing up. Whether you were hooked on phonics, or hooked on spell check, this comfort food recipe is for all. My all-time favorite way to prepare spaghetti (formerly known as pasketti) is with a giant meatball on top, so that’s what I’m going to whip up for you today.
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The single biggest hang up to creating a healthy meal at home isn’t a shortage of equipment or desire. Infact, most homes have more than enough food on the shelves and plenty of room in the fridge. Where I find many individuals come up short is their lack of proper preparation. Check out these 7 easy tips to help you take back control of your kitchen and meal creation.
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