Growing up on my family's farm in Pennsylvania, I never would have pictured the life I live at Willow Haven farm. As a kid I spent summers in our large family garden we called, “The Truck Patch”. I helped mom every summer, picking beans, weeding, and cutting fruit and vegetables for the hundreds of jars of canned and frozen produce we put up. Now I spends less time out in the field and more time in the kitchen doing the same preserving for my own farm family. Farmer Reuben values my many hours doing much of the behind the scenes marketing, writing emails to cultivate customers and capturing the farm story each week. I'm always learning along the way in my quest to improve the farm experience for each of her current and future farm members in our 500+ member, year-round customized farm box delivery program. Reading our stories will connect you with your food in a way you never experienced before. Someday soon you will want to fit local food into your life and we'll be here to help you.
This Easy Kitchen Project will Help Your Hormone Health
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Hi Reader, "I'm nervous about the flavor of kvass," confessed a friend. I totally understand her nerves! The flavor can be a bit different, but I described beet kvass as briny, earthy, and slightly fizzy with a touch of sweetness. If you've added any fermented foods to your diet, it's not that big of a leap to try kvass. Plus, what's not to love about a deep purple shot in your day?
As I prepared my kvass today, I decide to enhance its already powerful medicinal benefits. This time, I added garlic, ginger, and hot pepper, creating a beet version of fire cider. Maybe I'll call it Fire Kvass. Making your own Beet Kvass is not just about the health benefits; it’s also about personalizing it to suit your palate. If you’re unsure about the flavor, consider adding some fruit to sweeten the deal. It’s perfect with sparkling water or even a splash of fruit shrub for a refreshing kvass cocktail! And here’s a little tip: adding citrus fruit is a fantastic idea! The vitamin C enhances your ability to absorb the iron from those fermented beets—so it’s a win-win for your health! For even more recipe tips and health insights, don’t forget to download the recipe. Want to know what started this Beet Kvass project this week? My hormones! What I discovered this week will help me go from one season to the next. Reproductive and hormone health is so important in all the seasons of a woman's life, I explain my discoveries about hormones, adrenals, and liver health in the Facebook Group I created just for this purpose - sharing and inspiring you to use real, organic food to truly nourish your body. Check out my How to Help Your Hormones video here. It’s filled with valuable information that you’ll want to share with your mothers, daughters, and girlfriends! Remember, easy kitchen projects like making beet kvass can elevate your local food experience and empower you to heal and nourish your family in sustainable ways for life.
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Growing up on my family's farm in Pennsylvania, I never would have pictured the life I live at Willow Haven farm. As a kid I spent summers in our large family garden we called, “The Truck Patch”. I helped mom every summer, picking beans, weeding, and cutting fruit and vegetables for the hundreds of jars of canned and frozen produce we put up. Now I spends less time out in the field and more time in the kitchen doing the same preserving for my own farm family. Farmer Reuben values my many hours doing much of the behind the scenes marketing, writing emails to cultivate customers and capturing the farm story each week. I'm always learning along the way in my quest to improve the farm experience for each of her current and future farm members in our 500+ member, year-round customized farm box delivery program. Reading our stories will connect you with your food in a way you never experienced before. Someday soon you will want to fit local food into your life and we'll be here to help you.
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