When someone mentions “pesto,” you probably think about basil. It’s become synonymous with a traditional pesto alla genovese, a beautiful basil sauce originating from Genoa used on pizzas, pastas, in soups, and as part of many delectable appetizers. But “pesto” is actually the shortened form of the word “pestato,” meaning to pound or crush, referring…
Campari and Prosecco Cocktails
These Campari cocktails are a twist on the ones Brian and I loved years ago in Cinque Terre when we traveled to Italy before having kids. The “Campari Spritz” is served with a different twist or take every time, depending on the bartender’s tastes, but typically involves white wine, Campari, and a spritz of club…
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Old Stove Retrofit and Huevos Rancheros
If you’ve been following for awhile, you’ll know that we started a big kitchen restoration nearly two years ago. It was everything you might imagine comes with restoring a 120-year-old farmhouse. Part of that project involved retrofitting an old Round Oak Chief stove that’s possibly as old as our house. Today, the team over at Rory’s…
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Creamy Lemon Sesame Dip
This deceptively simple little 5-minute recipe will provide you and your family with days worth of iron, zinc, vitamin B6, selenium, copper, and vitamin E–all nutrients that support a healthy immune system. Plus, sesame seeds are incredibly high in fiber and calcium–and when you soak them, they are even easier for your body to digest…
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Spring Asparagus & Winter Squash Pasta Sauté
If you’re looking for an easy way to serve up a yummy, nutritious family meal in 10 minutes, try this recipe. I pulled it out of nowhere last night after a harried day, and everyone approved. It’s a great way to fuse winter squash with in-season asparagus, green onions, and the sweet zip of balsamic….
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May 2019 Contest Giveaway!
Hi friends! Here’s our first FREE CONTEST GIVEAWAY! I’ve updated the rules & extended the deadline. All you have to do is: 🌱1) FOLLOW us on Instagram or Facebook (or both). 🏡2) TAG a few friends in the comments section of the Eating Buckets Farmhouse Contest Giveaway posts on either Facebook or Instagram. These should be people who…
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Farmhouse Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
First of all, let me just say these cookies are delicious. You don’t have to want to be healthy to still just totally dig these. My daughter brought them to school and gave them to her friends. She also ate 7 of them. My son ate 6. They’re not huge (although you can make ‘em…
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Video: Spring garden planting
Hello Springtime in the Pacific Northwest! It’s great to be back. We wandered away to hot sun and pools and bougainvillea and fresh-pressed juice and desert breezes for Spring break. It was one of those vacations that show just how much we needed to get away but didn’t even know it. And now we’re back and…
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Cashew Arugula Pesto
There isn’t much growing in our garden right now ‘cept for some kale and arugula and a few spidery mustards. But the arugula is coming in like crazy and adds tons of interest to salads, wraps, and sides. Today I gathered a few handfuls of arugula and made a Cashew Arugula Pesto. Even including the…
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How To Make Perfect Brown Rice.
Basic brown rice is a staple for us. I try to stockpile it along with some healthy basics in the fridge. This simple recipe stores great and makes easy work of dinner at the end of a long day. Paired with my Basic Black Beans, a few easy toppings, and you can make a complete…
