Right now I am taking a minute to step away from the craziness of this week. The sun is shining, it is in the near 60s and there is a light breeze. I can smell a mix of wet leaves from the morning dew and a fire that someone must have going in the neighborhood. The...
I never dreamed that I would ever eat chili with meat in it, being I was vegan for almost 11 years. But now I am excited to try new things that my body accepts and one recipe I found that I really like for the fall season is Pumpkin Chicken Chili by...
PDF- Fall Bucket list Fall is one of my favorite times a year. I love being able to put on a sweater and cozy socks and feel the cool breeze coming through my window as I work at my desk. It is the time of the year, in our house, where comfort food and baked goods are...
I think it is fun when we can celebrate food. I have a special calendar that let’s me know what national food or drink day it is and on Easter day this year, it happens to be National Grilled Cheese day. So to begin our fun, let’s take a look at the...
As I sit and listen to the rain fall on my window, it reminds me of how thankful I am for warm foods that make me happy in my cozy home. When I was a child I loved cream of broccoli soup. It was smooth, creamy, and warm on my tummy. Now that I am grown, I still love...
Hi friends, I’m Jennifer Colburn. Welcome to our healthy homestead. This is a place where my husband, Mike Colburn, and I will share our love for healthy cooking, coffee, travel, faith, insurance, and our journey toward a country life.
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