Mint Green Smoothie

Mint Green Smoothie

I think I would be missing out on a little of life if I didn't learn how to make smoothies. I am a huge fan of the ice cold juicy goodness that fills my heart and stomach at the same time. There are different kinds of smoothies out there. Some of my favorites are...

Sweet Potato and Avocado Sushi

Sweet Potato and Avocado Sushi

There is a time for everything and my time to learn how to make sushi has started. My girls were watching an episode of MasterChef Junior and the kids were instructed to do one of those challenges to make shrimp sushi rolls. I watched as these 8-12 year old kids made...

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Chip Cookies

  Chocolate chip cookies are one of the most famous cookies out there. That perfect blend of soft doughy goodness with rich melted chocolate sends the taste buds craving more. Because I was making the gooey goodness, I wanted to see where the cookie actually...

Vegan Italian Meatballs

Vegan Italian Meatballs

This is one of my favorite recipes to make. I remember the time I spent with my mom making these meatballs. We would stand over the stove rolling them and frying them together. We would talk about the day and the current events that were happening during that time....

Tofu Scramble

Tofu Scramble

On Sunday mornings, I have the opportunity to meet up with my running partner and hammer out the pavement. After my run, I am usually really hungry, one of my favorite foods to make is tofu scramble. It is quick and easy to make. The best part of it all is that you...

Food Safety and Storage

Food Safety and Storage

Food safety and storage is one area a lot of people tend to overlook. Being vegan does not mean bacteria won't grow on your food. My family has had their fair share of food poisoning. If you have not had it, count yourself lucky. It is one of the most miserable...

Vegan Mayonnaise

Vegan Mayonnaise

Since going vegan, I have learned that sandwiches and spreads can be made in all different kind of ways. Many of the ones I have made use chickpea and Vegenaise. For those that are new to the vegan world, Vegenaise is a vegan mayo that now comes in different...

Lemongrass Ginger Shiitake Meatballs

Lemongrass Ginger Shiitake Meatballs

I absolutely love cooking challenges. This is a way for me to think outside of the box and come up with some creative and tasty recipes. I had decided to enter a cooking challenge. I was visiting my friend for the weekend of this challenge and didn't know her kitchen...

Big Rock Yoga

Big Rock Yoga

Have you ever been to a baptiste yoga? I would highly recommend it to those that have a desire to get a full body workout. This class is a mix between hot yoga and power yoga. It works all areas of the body that you didn't know existed. I have been doing yoga for...

Orange Raspberry Smoothie

Orange Raspberry Smoothie

During the winter season, I like to purchase citrus fruits from a little private school in Tennessee. This citrus fruit comes from Florida. I just got my box in a couple days ago and decided that I wanted to try creating a smoothie that was fun, sweet, and healthy....

The Colburn family — Jennifer, Mike, and their daughters — on a boardwalk in autumn

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.

Our mission is to encourage families to live whole, healthy lives — good food on the table, faith at the center, and the people you love protected and cared for. We’re so glad you’re here!

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