Vanilla Extract-
We use a lot of vanilla extract- my husband loves it! I started making my own for cost efficiency.

• 5 vanilla beans slit open
• 1 cup of vodka
• Soak for at least 4 months- shake when you can

Place in a glass jar with lid in a dark drawer

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• 8 cups of blueberries (that you have put thru a berry press to take out skins)
• 2 cups of Water
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp of lemon juice

In a large sauce pan heat this mix excluding lemon juice and heat to boil for 7 minutes
Meanwhile in another saucepan heat:

• 4 cups of water
• 1 1/2 cup maple syrup or sweetener
• 1 cup molasses
• Boil on medium high for 7 minutes
• Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and add to blueberry pan
• Boil these together for 5 minutes

Ladle into pint jars or jars of choice leaving ¼ inch head space
Place heated lids on jars and screw band on tight
Place in hot water bath for 10 min- cool for 5 min before taking out
Cover and let rest to seal overnight

Rhubarb Blueberry Crisp
I just fresh picked rhubarb! Time to make dessert!

In a bowl mix together:

• ½ cup of Spelt flour (i get splet grains and grind fresh)
• 2 cups of Oats
• ½ tsp Sea Salt
• 1 tsp Cinnamon
• Cut in ¾ cup of Butter to the flour mix
• Place 2 cups of blueberries and 4 cups of chopped fresh rhubarb plus 11/4 cup of maple syrup or sweetener in a 9×13 pan
• Top with flour mixture

Bake at 375 for 30 min or till golden brown
Top with my Homemade Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream in Recipies

Pizza Seasoning

• 2 tbs of dried basil ( I dried my basil from garden and than blended it to powder)
• 2 tbs of dried thyme (same)
• 2 tbs of dried rosemary (same)
• 2 tbs of onion powder
• 2 tbs of garlic powder
• 1 tbs sea salt
• 2 tbs ground oregano

When you make it yourself, seasoning is full of anti-oxidants and immune boosting spices without preservatives or other added ingredients for flavor or coloring. This is not the case when you buy it in a store. Pre-packaged seasonings often contain completely unnecessary ingredients, some of which can be harmful to your health.

Cold Season is coming- Be prepared with this great herbal remedy!Immune Boosting Ticture- Order- Bulk Herb StoreDirections:Alcohol tinctures (extracts) are easy to make. Fill a glass jar 1/3 – 1/2 full of the premixed herbs (1/2 full of herbs makes a stronger brew), and top off the jar to within about 1/2 inch from the top with rum or vodka. Cap the jar and set it in a dark, cool place for about 3 weeks (shake mixture daily). Then, strain off and discard herbs saving the liquid herbal tincture in glass containers that are clearly labeled and capped.
As adults, we take 1/2 – 1 teaspoon (30 – 60 drops or so) every hour at the first sign of a cold or flu (any infection) until the symptoms disappear. We use less for children. Alcohol, glycerine or a mixture of the two is a good investment for a year’s supply of immune defense.
Safe for children and pregnant mothers.

Sourdough Zucchini Bread- 2 loaves

• 1 cup oil
  
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 cup sourdough starter
• 1 cup milk
• 2 cups zucchini, grated
• 4 1/2 cups spelt flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract ( recipie under recipies in blog)
• 1/4 teaspoon raisins optional

Directions:

1. Mix oil, sugar,egg and starter and milk.
   
2. Stir until sugar is well dissolved.
   
3. Stir in zucchini.
   
4. Combine dry ingredients and mix into zucchini mixture just to blend well.
   
5. Fold in raisins
   
6. Grease and flour a stone pan that will hold mixture 2/3 full.
   
7. Bake 325°F, one hour or tested done. Cool in pans 5 minutes before removing.
   
8. Remove and cool on rack completely.
   
9. Wrap and mellow overnight before cutting.
   

Sweet and Sassy Chili
My husband asks for this chili recipie all the time! Its his favorite way to have chili so here is my recipie- although i usually add a little of this or that to taste when I cook so here is as close to a recipie as I can get!

• 1 can tomatoe paste
• 6-8 cups chicken or bone broth ( I make my own) recipie in nourishing traditions cookbook
• 3 diced fresh tomatoes
• 1 quart of white beans- bean recipie in recipies ( otherwise add 4 cans of beans)
• 1 quart of kidney beans
• 2 diced fresh peppers
• 5 tbs of soy sauce- I used to add worcestershire sauce but I cant find a clean one
• 1 lb of browned burger
• 3/4 cup of maple syrup
• 1/2 cup of ketchup- I love annies
• 6 tbs of apple cider vinegar
• 1 dark rich beer
• 2 diced onions
• 3 fresh mashed garlic cloves
• hot pepper, to taste, cayenne
• 2 tbs of chili powder
• 2 tbs of cumin
• sea salt and pepper to taste

Throw it in a crock all day to stew and enjoy with bread!

This is a delicious fall stew! You can make it stove top or slow cook it!

I always add and take away from my recipies as needed so they are not always exact!

In a slow cooker :

• 3 diced peeled apples
• 2-3 cups of shredded chicken pieces
• 1 diced onion
• 3 carrots sliced thin
• 2 cups pure apple cider
• 8 cups chicken broth- your own is best
• 2 cups brown rice
• salt and pepper
• dash of cayenne
• 2 tbs curry powder

When it has slow cooked all day I turn it to low and add 2 cups of whole milk or cream! Serve with warm bisquits!

Yum, these melt in your mouth and are a great addition to your morning coffee or tea!
Mix:

• 6 cups of spelt flour or flour of choice
• 3 tsp baking powder
• 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp of nutmeg
• 3/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 cup of chia seeds for iron
• blend: 2 sticks of browned butter ( melt and brown in pan) with 1 cup of maple syrup
• cut this in to flour mix with a pastry blender
• In a separate bowl mix together:
• 2/3 cup sour cream
• 2/3 cup of apple sauce
• 2 eggs

Blend this mix with the flour mixture and mound on baking sheet, sprinkle with sugar and sea salt
Bake at 400 for 18 min or until golden brown

You have not had good peanut butter till you have made it yourself!! MMMM
Peanut Butter
2 cups of peanuts or nuts of your choice
Place peanuts in a blender and blend on high
Add ½ cup or as needed of melted coconut oil ( this oil has no coconut taste as I do not prefer the taste)
Continue blending- may have to break down sides with a spoon
Add ½ tsp sea salt
1-2 tbs of maple syrup
Continue blending till creamy and scoop out and put in a jar with lid and enjoy! Peanut butter never tasted so good!