This summer, I planted some chocolate mint in my garden. I love the smell of fresh mint, and chocolate mint is one of my favorite flavored mint varieties. If you’re not aware, mint grows quickly and loves to spread. I placed my mint in containers to help keep it from taking over my garden. Still, […]
Golden Honeydew Jelly
I love the taste of fresh, summertime melons. Unfortunately, melons are not in season year long. This summer, I sought out jelly recipes that featured some of my favorite summertime melons. Since jellies keep for a year, it’s an easy way to bring that favorite, summertime fruit into the cold of winter. A lot of […]
My Journey to Launch a Food Swap Event
A little bit over a year ago (before I knew about my food allergies), I wanted organic fruits and veggies but didn’t like how expensive they were to purchase at my local health food store. So I thought– why can’t we go back in time back when we bartered for our food? “I will trade […]
Try a New Snack Sampler Box!
I recently went home and we started talking about the difference between “diet food” and healthy food – and we were laughing about the time my mom bought these “healthy” cookies. Jammer somethings. They were SO AWFUL. We tried to feed them to the dog and the dog wouldn’t even eat them. And we had […]
Why Would You Put Aspartame in Milk?
You don’t have to look very hard to find an article about how the dairy industry has petitioned the FDA to allow them to add aspartame to flavored milks. Why would they want to do this? How would it benefit them? What are the possible results? Are there side effects? Let’s explore all of these […]
Supporting Organic Foods Locally and Beyond
How can you support the production and availability of organic, whole foods in your local area? Here are three fabulous ways to make a big difference in your local organic foods and economy. 1. Grow Your Own Food Even if all you are able to grow is a salad or two, the act of producing […]
Healthy Living eBook Super-Pack and Giveaway
I love learning more about healthy living, frugal food that promotes wellness, growing your own produce, and more. So when I had the chance to review this Healthy Living Bundle pack of eBooks, valued at over $300, you know I jumped at the chance! One lucky Untrained Housewife reader will be blessed to win their […]
How to Bake with Silicone Bakeware
Silicone bakeware is the newest trend in baking these days. If you are considering purchasing new baking pans, here are a few tips and things to consider. 1. Silicone Pans Are Nonstick Silicone pans promise to be nonstick and thus easier to use because greasing pans is unnecessary. I haven’t found this to be true. […]
Mealtime Battles – They Happen, How do You Handle Them?
I think this is something every mom struggles with at one point or another. That moment when your child won’t finish his dinner. Suddenly they don’t like ____ or refuse to eat _____. This video by Ragu makes me laugh because I think we can all relate to the desire to do what it takes […]
Novel Destinations – Mexico
“Like Water for Chocolate,” by Laura Esquivel, is set in Mexico aroundthe time of the Mexican Revolution of 1910-17. It’s novel of love . . . or is it a novel of the magical power of love . . . or is it a romantic comedy? Honestly, I am not really certain. This is one […]
#Homechat returns!
Part of the great things we’re bringing to Untrained Housewife this year is to bring back #Homechat in partnership with Heather Solos of Home-Ec101.com. Here is the schedule for the first quarter of 2011. I’m excited about the amazing line-up of chats we have coming up! Join us Tuesday evenings at 7:30-8:30pm (Central Standard Time) […]
How to Can Chicken Meat at Home
When meat is on sale I buy ahead & can the excess. Canning meat is easy but does take some time.
