How Long Can I Store Fresh Milled Flour?
HOW TO STORE FRESH MILLED FLOUR Over the holidays I was reminded how important whole grains are. I made the mistake of stuffing myself with partial grains and finding myself less than regular in the bathroom department if you know what I mean. Regular bowel movements are crucial to our…
How to Properly Store Home-Canned Jars
How to Properly Store Home Canned Jars If you have embraced the art of home-canning, you may have a plethora of jars stuffed with garden-goodness adorning your shelves. If you have ever wondered what the BEST approach to storing all that bounty – this is for you. There are steps…
Minimalist Eating
Minimalist Eating I don’t know about you but I get annoyed with all the eating fads and trends. Believe it or not, diets and eating techniques go in and out of fashion just like clothing trends. It’s true. In a world of ever-changing systems to reach the goal of skinny…
Are You Eating the Right Fats?
THE RIGHT FATS Fat does not make you fat. In fact, we all need fat in our diets. Without it, our bodies will suffer. Fat is essential to give our bodies energy and support cell growth. Fat also protects our organs, helps us absorb nutrients, and regulates hormone production. Heck,…
FOOD THAT RESTORES
FOOD THAT RESTORES It didn’t hit me until I had children. I wanted them to grow up clean. I wanted to arm them with the ability to sustain themselves. I wanted them to know where food comes from. I felt responsible for not only teaching them how to live healthy,…
WHY MEALS SHOULD START WITH FAT
IT ALL BEGINS WITH FAT I grew up in a culture that was completely anti-fat. Really, in the 90’s we were all eating fat-free cakes and cookies in the name of health, bike shorts, and shoulder pads. I consumed buckets of air-popped popcorn, bottomless bowls of fat-free pasta, and my…
MY FIVE FAVORITE FOODS
SUPERFOOD! Did you know that there are a few select foods that are powerhouses? They embody many of the essential nutrients our bodies need to thrive. Many foods are healthy in their own light, providing a punch of one or two vitamins; but few can stand alone as a nutritious…
How to Make Your Own Flour with Whole Grains
I’ve been milling wheat into flour for over a decade. Why Make Your Own Flour? REASON #1 TO MAKE FLOUR – IT IS SO HEALTHY “Of the 44 known essential nutrients needed by our bodies and naturally obtained from foods, only 4 are missing from wheat–vitamin A, B12, and C,…
60 YEARS OLD AND A NEW WAY OF LIFE! A Letter from a Farm Fresh Member
WORDS FROM A MEMBER… “I am 60 YEARS OLD AND have A NEW WAY OF LIFE thanks to you.” I receive emails, comments on social media, and comments on my website often. Mostly it is people who strongly believe that animals are not food, strongly expressing their dislike for my…
Get the Most From Your Land
Get the Most From Your Land We all have different landscapes to work with. Here in Kentucky, we have hills, valleys, and some beautiful flat fields. I love that our landscape is so diverse. However, it can also make farming a challenge. Instead of fighting the terrain, sometimes it’s best to…
Can I feed my dog Raw Meat? (Premium)
Can I feed my dog Raw meat? This is one of those posts that I wish someone had told me. I wish I could go back and do things differently. Life doesn’t work that way, so I have some pointed advice to share. This may not apply in all cases…
Can I Make White Bread with Fresh Flour?
Can I Make White Bread with Fresh Flour? I received a question from a reader this week that I thought may resonate with some other folks. Essentially, this person had some family members with a strong preference for white bread. He knew whole wheat was the best option for its…