Please Note: This site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links. jump to recipe Is anything better than a warm, homemade flour tortilla slathered in butter?  I worked at so many different farmer’s markets for years and never did I ever see a booth of handmade tortillas sold with butter and never have I seen commercial sourdough tortillas. Whether you began your sourdough journey decades ago, or just starting out, these Sourdough Tortillas should be in your repertoire. They’re soft, fluffy, easy to roll out a ..read more

Please Note: This site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links. jump to recipe While a single beverage can't erase stress entirely, incorporating intentional ingredients can create a powerful tool for relaxation. This cortisol mocktail uses the natural stress-reducing properties of matcha, cucumber, and lemon balm to create a delicious, sophisticated, and functional drink. Enjoy it alongside meaningful conversation with supportive friends to amplify its stress-lowering effects. There is no alcohol in this drink ..read more

Please Note: This site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links. When it comes to enhancing the aesthetics of your backyard or garden, few structures offer the rustic charm and practical functionality of a tin shed. These versatile outdoor spaces provide storage solutions while also serving as a stylish focal point for your outdoor environment. If you're considering adding a tin shed to your property, here are 11 of the best-looking options to consider. Modern Minimalism Shed For those who prefer clean lines and ..read more

Please Note: This site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links. jump to recipe Have you experienced a sunflower shoots salad yet? Move over lettuce, sunflower shoots are the star of this crunchy, simple, and flavorful salad. Sunflower shoots are not a “field crop.” They are not dosed with herbacides or grown with modified seeds. They are grown from the humble black-oil sunflower seed. They are grown so fast, herbacides are never needed. You don’t have to worry if sunflower shoots are full of toxic junk. Sunflowe ..read more

Please Note: This site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links. jump to recipe To all my breakfast people out there who need more than toast to be satisfied. Let me introduce this Breakfast Avocado Toast recipe. This is for the folks who think breakfast is a meal, and avocado toast is a mere snack. Meet the Loaded Avocado Toast Recipe. I call it the Loaded Breakfast Avocado Toast or the Avocado Toast-ada  or the Knife and Fork Avocado Toast. Because this toast is not a hand-held affair. The toasted bread ..read more

Arugula Microgreens Caprese Toast It is hard to believe that tomato season 2018 is upon us! Time to delight with tomatoes and arugula microgreens. Tomatoes are bursting with lycopene (an antioxidant), vitamin C, potassium, folate, vitamin k, and fiber.  Vine-ripened tomatoes have a complex taste ranging from acidic to sweet, depending on the variety.  Of course basil and basil microgreens always pair marvelously with tomato, olive oil, and fresh mozzarella in the classic caprese salad/sandwich combo.  But, this caprese variation is equally as scrumptious. This take on the ..read more

Broccoli Microgreens are great on scrambled eggs.  Be sure to include them for brunch. It feels like new studies are constantly discovering the amazing-ness of eating young broccoli microgreens & sprouts. Here are just a few reasons! Look for fresh broccoli microgreens at your local farmers market (you can buy them from us if you are in San Diego, check out our markets), or grow your own with one of our kits! Learn about broccoli microgreens. 1. Broccoli Microgreens: A Mineral Rich Crop That Can Diversify Food Systems by Carolyn Weber 2. Sulforaphane-rich broccoli sprout ex ..read more

The most common way to enjoy microgreens is raw, on top of your meal or mixed into a salad where you’ll get that texture, color, crunch, and fresh veggie goodness. But, there are other ways to incorporate microgreens into your daily routine. Enter the Simplest Ever Microgreens Sauce. This sauce is so versatile, it will compliment vegan, omnivore, pescatarian, vegetarian, and carnivore-lover menus. Kind of like a chimmichurri sauce, this sauce combines microgreens, olive oil, garlic, and salt/pepper. You can also add nuts or seeds to give the sauce some crunch too. Simplest Ever Microgreens ..read more

Tangy, zesty, and bursting with vibrant citrus flavors, this Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe is like a refreshing breeze on a hot summer's day, infusing salads with a burst of sunshine and zest. Crafted with just a handful of fresh ingredients, this versatile concoction embodies simplicity yet packs a punch of zippy flavor, making it a staple in any kitchen repertoire. Toss it with greens for a simple side salad, drizzle it over quinoa, or our personal favorite way, pour over pan fried salmon. Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing Ingredients We’ve all been there, thinking we know our friends-who t ..read more

  Peat Moss In the Beginning: For the first two years farming microgreens I used peat moss. It was easy to find, pretty cheap and seemed to get the job done. What I didn’t realize, was how many steps and how much time it took to make plain peat moss usable.   Coco Coir and Peat Moss side by side.   My process for making peat work: One, go to big box store and heave huge, heavy bag of peat to a cart, to car, and then into the grow area. Two, open the bag without spilling it everywhere because I didn’t have a wheelbarrow big enough to hand th entire bag. Three, haul out my cement ..read more