Awhile back, I kept sourdough starter on top of my fridge, ready-to-use at any time. I loved to bake sourdough bread! Over the years, however, I lost the inclination as well as the starter. Now, there is a new surge of energy at The Mountain Farmhouse! Along with growing food in our garden, I'm experimenting with sourdough again. Here are some easy instructions for How to Make Sourdough Starter. Sourdough Starter Before commercial yeast was sold, sourdough … [Read more...] about How to Make Sourdough Starter
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Vegan Immunity Boost
Cold and flu season got you down? We have a "bug" circulating in our house at the moment. It consists of congestion, cough, scratchy throat, and general fatigue. Basically, a COLD! Guess we need a vegan immunity boost! Colds are annoying. They are inconvenient. I don't want to catch a cold. Ew. An Ounce of Prevention So....in addition to my Vegan Immunity Boost recipe, here are our practices for strengthening our defenses against the yucky … [Read more...] about Vegan Immunity Boost
Last Minute Valentine’s Day Dinner
Almost forgot about Valentine's Day? No worries! If you have either some frozen vegan burgers, or a favorite veggie burger recipe, you're in luck! This goes over well with all ages. Try out our menu plan for a last minute Valentine's Day dinner! Chez Mountain Farmhouse ♥Valentine's Day♥ Dinner Menu Mixed Green Salad Potatoes - Chips, Fries, or Roasted Heart-Shaped Veggie Burgers Heart-Shaped Burger Buns Condiments Fruit and Your Favorite Chocolate Candy Go Out or Stay … [Read more...] about Last Minute Valentine’s Day Dinner
Vegan Breakfast Quinoa
Vegan Breakfast Quinoa could be just the thing you need when you get tired of the same old breakfast foods! I'll admit, I love oatmeal, but sometimes I need a little change. Since we're in the thick of winter, (-7° outside) I do love a hot breakfast! Thankfully, I had some cooked quinoa leftover from the night before! In no time, I had a very satisfying bowl of goodness. Quinoa Information Use about 1/3 to 1/2 Cup cooked quinoa. Quinoa is a seed, by the way, and is … [Read more...] about Vegan Breakfast Quinoa
Vegan Chickpea Salad Recipe
Vegan Chickpea Salad Recipe Craving a tuna salad sandwich? I feel your pain. One of the things that I missed most when I began my plant-based journey was the tuna salad my mother used to make. She had a real knack for making the most ordinary foods taste delicious. When I'm in the mood for something similar, this Vegan Chickpea Salad recipe works like a charm! Ingredients Chickpeas, or Garbanzo Beans, are a filling food, and they easily take on the flavors that give a … [Read more...] about Vegan Chickpea Salad Recipe