Art of Natural Living

Healthier Oatmeal Jam Bars

By Inger Aug 20, 2022 Cooking & Recipes 4 Comments

Sweet and tasty, with a hint of wholesome, these Oatmeal Jam Bars are a tasty snack, loaded with natural goodness.  Perfect for picnics, snacking or school lunch!
oatmeal jam bars

How do you argue with fruit and oatmeal cookies?  Especially if you have, um…, like six jars of homemade jam in your cupboard. Or even one jar of commercial jam getting old in the back of your refrigerator. 

Even better, they’re a snap to make, with just a handful of ingredients and easy cooking steps.   And did I mention they’re vegetarian, vegan and diary free.  Just in case you’re feeding someone with special needs!

Now you might worry that healthier equals heavy, or bland, but trust me–these taste just like regular cookies.  Pinky swear!  

Raise your hand if you’re in!  Read more

Poppyseed Ham and Cheese Sliders (& a Secret)  

By Inger Aug 19, 2022 Cooking & Recipes, Sandwich 5 Comments

Filled with tender ham, creamy cheese and flavorful sauce, Poppyseed Ham and Cheese Sliders are easy, tasty and practical—especially with my secret.

Filled with tender ham, creamy cheese and a flavorful sauce, poppyseed ham and cheese sliders are easy, tasty and practical—especially with this tip.

They’re all the rage!  And who could argue with a sandwich that’s easy to make in large quantities.  And tastes… amazing!  Crunchy on the outside and creamy on the inside, it’s probably as close to comfort food as a sandwich gets!  Read more

All Natural Side Pork Bacon

By Inger Aug 13, 2022 Breakfast, Cooking & Recipes 6 Comments

Thick, juicy and flavorful, side pork is like the bacon of your dreams.  Unprocessed and cut from the coveted pork belly, it will rock your breakfast. 

Side pork served with eggs and coffee

If there’s one single reason I’d never become a vegetarian, it’s probably bacon.  I can’t think of another food that is as delicious both as a stand alone item and in recipes. 

But side pork has won over my heart.  Thick, flavorful and even more succulent than bacon, it’s a little bite of heaven.  Read more

Egg Salad with Pickles

By Inger Aug 11, 2022 Cooking & Recipes, Eggs, Sandwich 9 Comments

Smooth, creamy, and rich, Egg Salad with Pickles is a classic recipe that is easy, tasty and versatile.  Make a sandwich or top lettuce for a quick, inexpensive lunch! Egg salad sandwich with beer

Is there any dish quite as down home classic as egg salad or chicken salad?  The final product is smooth and creamy—and full of flavor.  Especially if you load up your egg salad with pickles.  Yes, it’s a perfect comfort food!

In fact, Dill Pickle Egg Salad is so easy to make, it’s kind of like comfort food for the cook too!

Finally, I’m excited to say it’s a locavores delight.  The eggs, dill and even the cucumbers that became my dill pickle slices came right off the farm!  And there are lots more great farmer’s market recipes from my friends at the end of this post!  Read more

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