tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957741742471976299.post7325696621521341962..comments2024-01-06T09:14:48.518-06:00Comments on melissa sews: In the kitchen: Frugal Beef, Barley & Vegetable SoupMelissa Pricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15855126813346312708noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957741742471976299.post-51916086667454865012010-02-09T08:32:35.708-06:002010-02-09T08:32:35.708-06:00Mary Frances, I remember well our first year of ma...Mary Frances, I remember well our first year of marriage. It takes some work to get that balance right (I still struggle from time to time!) It's important to make time to do the things you enjoy, even if it means the laundry piles up on occasion. :) <br /><br />I'm glad to know you're rethinking that Atkins diet. Honestly, during my teens and early twenties I tried every diet known to man. It wasn't until the last few years that I realized what an impact this had on my health. I have developed Crohn's disease, which is a digestive/autoimmune disorder. If I had taken better care of my body, I believe I could have avoided it. Please learn from my mistakes!!! Read the book. :) <br /><br />I'm not as strict with my diet as the book suggests, but I do eat organic, whole foods that nourish our bodies. I avoid processed foods laden with preservatives and chemical additives. I feel so much better now. I want to grow as much of our own food as possible. That way I KNOW what we're eating. I have the entire set of Sue Gregg cookbooks (she's a Christian who was called by God to teach us how to eat - www.suegregg.com - try her free recipes, so good! Easier recipes than in the other book.) and highly recommend them. They're based on the Nourishing Traditions food philosophy.<br /><br />It's that mindset that prompted us to buy this 'farm'. I believe the Lord is leading us toward a different life style. He's calling us to take responsibility for our food. A very basic thing, which unfortuanatly, is being lost in our country. I'm so enjoying this journey! God is so good!<br /><br />I'll keep you in my prayers. Feel free to ask me anything. I was new at this once, too. :)<br /><br />God's Peace,<br />MelissaMelissa Pricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15855126813346312708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957741742471976299.post-62113595635600645792010-02-08T23:23:21.908-06:002010-02-08T23:23:21.908-06:00Hey Melissa,
Thanks so much for your posts on our...Hey Melissa,<br /><br />Thanks so much for your posts on our blog. It's been really sweet to read what you've read. I really admire all that you post. We've only been married for a little over a year, and I'm trying to learn the balance of working outside the home and being a homemaker. I'm beginning to agree about the Atkins diet. Will and I are definitely going to look at that book, and pray about what to do. Definitely really want to try that Cinnamon Raisin Bread!!! That may be worth coming off of it alone.... :) I'm learning a lot from you... so thanks!<br /><br />In Christ - Mary FrancesMary Frances S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06480347428998313538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957741742471976299.post-81141993774054900332010-02-05T03:02:37.149-06:002010-02-05T03:02:37.149-06:00I will try barley in the next soup I make, never t...I will try barley in the next soup I make, never thought to do that! I use it in casseroles though. I love soup with garlic bread.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12502956712451039318noreply@blogger.com