A bite of summer Growing up, we drove through the Tri-Cities and the fruit-growing regions of Washington State on a fairly regular basis. We often stopped at roadside fruit stands to pick up the freshest fruit. I remember peaches so juicy that the juice would drip down your chin, with the sweetest, most amazing flavor….

Is there anything sweeter than fresh berries? Years ago, we had a sweet little raspberry patch that produced more berries than we knew what to do with. This was long before I started preserving and processing food, so each day brought an abundance of fresh raspberries ready to be picked. I shared the berries with…

A breakfast classic. Growing up, Damon and I both loved cereal, and we’ve definitely passed that love on to our children. As we’ve transitioned away from most processed foods, we still needed an easy breakfast option for those mornings when things don’t go as planned. This granola has become a staple in our kitchen. It’s…