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Spring Break Green Smoothie

March 14, 2021

Not only do our eyes crave chlorophyll, but so do our bodies. That is why I am sharing this recipe with you today. I have not shared a green smoothie recipe in a long time and I believe that it is due. If you are new to green smoothies there are many health benefits to them. The nutrients are easily assimilated into the body since the blender breaks down the cell walls of the greens and helps promote glowing skin, increased energy levels, and reduction of salty and carbohydrate food cravings. … More Spring Break Green Smoothie

CHICKEN CAPRESE ON A BED OF VEGETABLES

February 14, 2021

“I am one of those who has no trouble imagining the sentient lives of trees, of their leaves in some fashion communicating or of the massy trunks and heavy branches knowing it is I who have come, as I always come, each morning, to walk beneath them, glad to be alive and glad to be … More CHICKEN CAPRESE ON A BED OF VEGETABLES

Top 10 Most Popular Recipes of 2020

December 28, 2020

As I reflect on 2020, I decided that I would look back at the traffic on Produce with Amy and share the top 10 most popular recipes from 2020. I thought it was interesting that the top two recipes were not new ones – but ones that I created when I first started blogging. I love that people find my posts helpful and enjoy the recipes that I create … More Top 10 Most Popular Recipes of 2020

Happy Holidays from Our Homestead. Welcome 2021!

December 27, 2020

We may not always do things the easy way, but we do them our way! That is what drives us and makes our hearts and souls happy. I am thankful to have found a partner who works so hard for our family. I think that we make a wonderful team and I am excited to see what 2021 brings. I promise to keep you updated on our construction project. … More Happy Holidays from Our Homestead. Welcome 2021!

SAUTEED SWISS CHARD WITH SMOKED SALMON, POMEGRANATE, & ROSEMARY INFUSED GOAT CHEESE

December 27, 2020

“Stories are light. Light is precious in a world so dark. Begin at the beginning… Make some light.”― Kate DiCamillo As I have gotten older, the excitement of New Year’s Eve has lost a bit of its luster. In fact, I do not think I have witnessed the striking of the new year in real … More SAUTEED SWISS CHARD WITH SMOKED SALMON, POMEGRANATE, & ROSEMARY INFUSED GOAT CHEESE

French Onion Soup: Stave Away the Winter’s Chill

December 15, 2020

“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home.” ― Edith Sitwell Back in 2014 when I was a vegetarian, I shared a recipe for a plant based French Onion Soup. Since … More French Onion Soup: Stave Away the Winter’s Chill

Making Progress: Homestead Sweet Homestead

December 13, 2020

Our family is adding an addition on to our 130 year old Finnish homestead in the UP of Michigan. My hardworking husband gets a little cranky with my photo obsession. He gave me permission to document this series of progress photos. … More Making Progress: Homestead Sweet Homestead

Pay Attention: Life Lessons Learned In The Kitchen

December 13, 2020

It is ironic that the convenience of a meal kit brought Lukas and I to the conclusion that we need to continue to embrace the old fashioned in our lives.

In the miracle of creation there are no accidents.

We just have to pay attention. 💚 … More Pay Attention: Life Lessons Learned In The Kitchen

The Season of Light on Our Homestead

November 28, 2020

These windows are more than panes of glass. They are portals for sunshine. The light that has seeped into our lives and taken us out of the darkness. … More The Season of Light on Our Homestead

GUILT FREE CHOCOLATE PUMPKIN SHAKE

November 21, 2020

“Autumn that year painted the countryside in vivid shades of scarlet, saffron, and russet, and the days were clear and crisp under the harvest skies.” – Sharon Kay Penman As much as I dislike seeing the warm weather fade away, I am determined to welcome autumn into my heart. Owning a farm has helped me appreciate … More GUILT FREE CHOCOLATE PUMPKIN SHAKE