Crock-pot Gluten Free Granola

Crock-pot Gluten Free Granola

My family loves granola but getting store bought usually does not work for us. To buy gluten free/vegan granola costs much more than I would want to pay. Especially for the little amount in the package. We like to make our own, cheaper and so tasty. This granola...

Simple Veggie Fajitas

Simple Veggie Fajitas

As Americans, we tend to be in a hurry and at the end of the day we are exhausted and don't want to spend the time in the kitchen. Instead of jeopardizing your health with fast food choices, try this simple, inexpensive, and tasty recipe.  The recipe was kid approved,...

Peanut Butter Cacao “Nice” Cream

Peanut Butter Cacao “Nice” Cream

I am completely into my new superfood. If anyone likes chocolate you need to give Cacao a try. I usually put it into my smoothies and as a topping, but I chose to make a "nice" cream with it. A little information about Cacao. No, I don't mean cocoa. Don't get them...

Homemade Corn Chips

Homemade Corn Chips

Our family loves a certain meal called, "haystacks." This is basically a taco salad. For this, we usually use the white tortilla chips.  As I scrolled through Pinterest, I found a recipe for homemade Frito chips by Minimalist Baker. Why not?! Over all they are...

Tempeh Meatballs

Tempeh Meatballs

I love anything to give pasta some life. I found this recipe for Tempeh Italian Meatballsand thought I would give it a try. These meatballs are vegan but I made mine gluten free too. I do have to give warning though for those who are gluten free, please check the kind...

Veggie Rice Skillet

Veggie Rice Skillet

I have decided to branch out of my comfort zone of cooking and create my own recipe. I was looking at some skillet recipes online but they seem to be bland or required items that I didn't have. The recipe that I created was inspired by this zucchini skillet recipe. My...

Pumpkin “Cheese” Sauce

Pumpkin “Cheese” Sauce

I absolutely love pumpkin. It is one of my favorite tastes. When it turns fall, I try to find different ways to use pumpkin, as much as possible. Once fall is over and winter has begun, I put my pumpkin love away until the next year. I try to find gluten free and kid...

Gluten Free, Yeast Free and Vegan Bread Rolls

Gluten Free, Yeast Free and Vegan Bread Rolls

One of the things I enjoy doing is baking gluten free bread and trying new recipes. I have recently found a flour mix I LOVE using for gluten free baking. It does not have any of the "gritty" texture and works extremely well. The company is Bob Red Mill 1 to 1...

How to Eat Healthy on a Budget- Written by Sarah Cox

How to Eat Healthy on a Budget- Written by Sarah Cox

Healthy eating doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. By making a few lifestyle changes and taking the following steps, you can take your diet to the next level without breaking the bank. Commit to Food Prep Those convenient pre-packaged meals you can nuke in the...

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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