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How to Make Homemade Herb Salt with Fresh Herbs

08.28.2021 by simplysustainablefamily //

Here in Maine, our winters can seem very long. And, our growing season is quite short (June to September for most crops). During the winter, I miss the constant flow of fresh vegetables and yummy green things. So, I end up doing what I can to brighten our winter food supply. Sometimes, I make Sauerkraut with Cabbages from our cold storage. Other times, I will grow sprouts in my windowsill. But, Homemade Herb Salt is one of the best ways to add a sprinkle of green to almost any meal.

Homemade Herb Salt is easy to make, does not need to be refrigerated, and you can make it with any combination of herbs available to you.

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How to Make Thai Sweet Chili Sauce and Dressing from Scratch

05.31.2021 by simplysustainablefamily //

I do not know who the genius was that first discovered the incredibly delicious relationship between sweet and spicy. But, Sweet Chili Sauce is one of the classic examples of this pairing. Now, I have a rather weak mouth when it comes to spicy foods. So, I prefer my Sweet Chili Sauce to be about 60 percent sweet, 30 percent spicy, and 10 percent tangy or sour. I will show you how to make a Thai Sweet Chili Sauce and Dressing from scratch with kitchen staples you probably already have in your pantry.

The Sauce works well on meat, pasta, rice, and other main dishes. The Salad Dressing brings a unique flavor to any green or vegetable salad, and can even be used on cooked vegetables.

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Hi, our names are Ruth and Warren, and we live on our family homestead with our 3 sidekicks. We are committed to a sustainable and healthy farm family lifestyle, and we want to take you on that journey with us every single week. We are just crazy enough to find it enjoyable, and we think you may too! You can read more about us here.

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