Lentil Kale Soup

Lentil Kale Soup

Our family is very anxious for fall to be here, so much so, we decided to get our fall cooking on. A couple weeks ago, my girls asked me to make my mom's Southwestern chili. It is a super easy recipe that brings lots of comfort, memories, and flavor to our...

Vegan Murgh Makhani (Indian Curry)

Vegan Murgh Makhani (Indian Curry)

In the midst of wanting to relax by reading or watching a movie on a Saturday night, I also wanted to spend time in the kitchen. This is the war that plays in my head every weekend. Spending time in the kitchen usually wins and I never regret it. Earlier...

Creamy Chipotle Spaghetti

Creamy Chipotle Spaghetti

My birthday comes just once a year and I am grateful to see it arrive. It just means that I have just spent another year of my life with my amazing family, friends, clients, and acquaintances making memories. So, I was asked, what do you want...

Coconut Chickpea Curry

Coconut Chickpea Curry

So, the holidays are over for now and our family is trying to get back to our daily routine. I enjoy hosting and cooking from Thanksgiving on til the New Year. Most of my time is spent in the kitchen cooking for family and friends, for this is the reason, many do not...

Pineapple Sage Salsa

Pineapple Sage Salsa

As the summer nears its end, I have a beautiful herb garden that needs to be attended to desperately. A couple weeks ago, I spent some time canning homemade chocolate mint sauce which was absolutely divine and gut friendly. I will blog on that later, but...

Product Review: Tofuture Tofu Press

Product Review: Tofuture Tofu Press

Tofu is a controversial issue, that I will save for another post on another day, however I do consume it from time to time. It is the only form of soy that I consume. I am very careful not to consume it in other foods or in any other form. But, the times I do choose...

Infinity Jars

Infinity Jars

Have you ever put food in a container with the intention of using it that week, only to forget about it until the next week, and now you have to throw it out? How about juicing? Ever juice too much and don’t know what to do with the rest without it going bad or losing...

Pineapple Smoothie Tonic

Pineapple Smoothie Tonic

When cold and flu season hits, I do everything I can to avoid it, but there is no telling what can happen. I was sure that I wouldn't get sick with eating all my greens, washing my hands and taking my probiotics. I understood that my kids may likely get something, as...

Is Your Salad Making You Fat?

Is Your Salad Making You Fat?

When we think of healthy foods. One of the first things that comes to mind is salad. Salad can be a great choice for those that are trying to get in some added nutrients while cutting some calories back….or is this truly the case? Salads can be packed full of nutrient...

Hi! I’m Jennifer Colburn, welcome to my healthy homestead. This is a place where I will be sharing my love for healthy cooking, coffee, travel, and my journey to living the country life.

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