We have noticed that quite a few blogs are not linking back to one of the Simple Lives Thursday host blogs (see guideline #2, below). If this is you, please realize that this prevents us from choosing you as a featured blog. Thank you for linking back to us!
The Simple Lives Thursday Blog Hop
Welcome to Simple Lives Thursday, a blog hop dedicated to simple living. “Consume less, produce more. ” So many topics fit: Gardening, raising animals, cooking from scratch, real food, natural cleaners, sewing, recycling, thrifting, a mindset of simplicity, saving a buck…
This blog hop is normally hosted by several blogs, but for the time being, I’m the only host. The other bloggers are taking much-needed breaks. 
Featured Posts from Last Week’s Submissions
We really enjoy reading your posts each week! Featured post bloggers, please grab the badge above and display it on your site! Link it to one of the host blogs’ posts for the specific week that you were featured.
Here are our picks from last week’s submissions. Thanks to all who participated — it is always hard to choose!
1. A Quicker Way to Thaw Meat by Katy She Cooks. “Frozen meat thaws more quickly when set in a cast-iron pan. Something about heat transfer, and conductivity, and blah blah blah seventh-grade science…”
2. Garden Journal #8 by Happy In Dole Valley. “The forget-me-not, alyssum, bearded iris, lilies, Japanese iris, and one vibrant pink rhododendron in our perennial flower bed are all putting on quite a show this year; I don’t think I’ve ever enjoyed such a gorgeous display! An abundance of foxglove are just coming on, so the late spring show isn’t over by a long shot.”
3. Summer Berry Sorbet Popsicles from The Natural Mothers Network. “A popsicle recipe or ice lolly (depending which side of the pond you come from) that’s loaded with summer berries, this is one way of encouraging children to eat their ‘five a day’– a cunning health food strategy that doesn’t fail to impress!”
Share Your Simple Lives Thursday Post
Bloggers, make a “Simple Lives Thursday” post on your own blog, then come back here to add your post to the linky box below the featured posts. If you don’t have a picture, feel free to download the Simple Lives Thursday banner (at top of post) and upload it using the script’s prompts (it is easy). Your post will appear on all host blogs!
Non-bloggers, feel free to add a comment here with any ideas or thoughts about simple living.
These are three simple guidelines for participation:
1. If linking real, traditional and simple recipes, please make sure all ingredients used are whole — such as whole grains, vegetables, legumes, meats, even sugar. In order to keep the integrity of “nourishing” food, we will delete any recipes that utilize processed, boxed foods. We are definitely not going to be ingredient policemen! But, please note that this is a hop hosted by advocates of the real, local and sustainable food movements.
2. Please link your posts back to one of the hosting blogs. This is a common blog hop courtesy. This link helps build the Simple Lives Thursday community by sending your readers to all of the other participants’ posts. We all end up sharing and learning from each other.
3. No giveaway or otherwise primarily advertising oriented posts. Keep your topics to fit our simple living theme of “consume less, produce more.” We will delete posts that don’t fit.
What will you share this week? We all look forward to your submissions!
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About Wardee Harmon
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Thank you for hosting! This week I have shared the following seasonal farm-to-table recipes that promote the benefits of good health through nutrition from eating fresh unprocessed seasonal produce:
Asparagus Pico de Gallo Tortillas
http://www.theintentionalminimalist.com/2012/06/asparagus-pico-de-gallo-tortillas.html
Asparagus Pico de Gallo
http://www.theintentionalminimalist.com/2012/06/asparagus-pico-de-gallo.html
Pasta with Asparagus Tapenade
http://www.theintentionalminimalist.com/2012/06/pasta-with-asparagus-tapenade.html
Asparagus Tapenade Egg Bake
http://www.theintentionalminimalist.com/2012/06/asparagus-tapenade-egg-bake.html
Spring Asparagus Tapenade
http://www.theintentionalminimalist.com/2012/06/spring-asparagus-tapenade.html
Happy cooking!
The Intentional Minimalist
The Intentional Minimalist recently posted… Fennel and Fava Bean Soup
Hi Wardee,
I shared my string beans with currant balsamic dressing and my featured homestead as well as a news brief about the GMO bill in California. Good news there!
So sorry to hear about your cow… I’m sure you made the right decision.
Thanks for hosting! I shared two methods for freezing greens and also food science information on soaking grains.
Amanda recently posted… Green Soup with Fennel and Orange
I also shared a recipe for a salmon wrap on my calcium site.
Amanda recently posted… Bone Broth: 12 Days Of Gelatin
Today I’m sharing two recipes!
1. Easy Gluten Free, Grain Free Tea Cakes/Muffins
2. Tacos Made with Collards
maria recently posted… Iodine For Thyroid Health and Breast Cancer Prevention
This week I shared some great tips for non-GMO shopping. I learned quite a bit writing this post; hope your readers do too!
Happy Thursday Wardee! I love the look of those berry popsicles. Yes please!
I’m sharing a video on How To Make Aioli in a Flash, Honey Balsamic Strawberry White Chocolate Shortcake, and The Most Overlooked Thing To Remember to Stay Healthy.
http://www.beyondthepeel.net/2012/06/mostimportanttoremember.html
Have a great day!
France recently posted… Whole Food Wednesdays – The Most Important Thing To Remember To Stay Healthy
Happy 100th carnival!
My post this week is a tutorial for how I make my milk kefir. If you think you don’t have time to do this, YOU DO! Come by and I will show you how!
Soli recently posted… How to (really) make milk kefir
Good morning! This week I’m sharing a post about ways to bless a new mom or a family needing extra support. I’m also sharing a dairy-free, 2-minute sipping chocolate recipe. Thanks for hosting, and happy 100th SLT!
http://www.riddlelove.com/2012/03/how-to-bless-new-mama-or-family-needing.html
http://www.riddlelove.com/2012/03/tale-of-woman-who-craved-2-minute.html
Katie recently posted… Real Food Weekly Menu #31 ~ Father’s Day Week!
This week I am sharing my recipe for Homemade Magic Shell Chocolate Sauce for Ice Cream, which not only tastes amazing, but I have a GAPS version. And no matter what, you’re getting more coconut oil. Win win!
I also have a post up about 10 Ways to Reduce Stress Naturally. They are all tried and true at my house
Kendahl recently posted… Giveaway: Diet Recovery E-book (5/11 through 5/15)
Thanks for hosting! I posted about making your own fruit/herb water.
Jessica recently posted… Edible Playdough
Congrats, Wardee, on your 100th “issue” of Simple Lives Thursdays!” It’s always so much fun to link-up here each week and check out all of the terrific recipes. Blessings, Kelly
Kelly recently posted… Little Lemon Custard Cups (GF)
I’m sharing my Shrimp Cake Bites and Quinoa Salad w/ Honey Mustard Dressing. Thanks for hosting!
Thanks for hosting! This week I’m sharing my recipe for an easy and delicious cultured mayonnaise. I’m also wrapping up my final week of my challenge to empty my freezer and pantry.
Mindy recently posted… Emptying My Freezer: Week 4
Wardee, this has to be my favorite blog carnival. Thanks you so much for hosting it.
I am joining for the first time and sharing the simple joy of hanging clothes outside to dry and the many benefits we receive from it. Who knew there was something so rewarding in such a simple task?
http://20somethingallergies.com/2012/06/14/the-humble-clothesline/
Jennifer recently posted… The Humble Clothesline
Thanks for hosting! Today I’m sharing An Update to My Coconut Oil Science Project! I hope you guys enjoy!
Carla recently posted… An Update to My Coconut Oil Science Project!
Good afternoon Wardee! I am honoured-thank you so much for featuring NMN’s Summer Berry Popsicles! Enjoy a wonderful weekend and thanks once again for hosting such an excellent linky party ! Rebecca x
Rebecca recently posted… Developing Self Esteem in Children
I’m also adding my latest REAL FOOD 101 post, all about how to make Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits. I have traditional and dairy-free versions for both drop buttermilk biscuits and the typical rolled out round biscuits. I have tried them all myself, so I know they all work!
Kendahl recently posted… Giveaway: Diet Recovery E-book (5/11 through 5/15)
Hello and thank you for hosting.
This week I am sharing…
(1)Lasagna (Vegan, Gluten Free, Grain Free, SCD)
http://www.thetastyalternative.com/2012/06/lasagna-grain-free-scd-vegan.html
(2) Informational post: There’s Gluten in That? Surprising Foods, Cosmetics, and Pills That Contain Gluten
http://www.thetastyalternative.com/2012/06/theres-gluten-in-that.html
(3) Ginger Mint Limonade (SCD friendly with vegan option).
http://www.thetastyalternative.com/2012/06/ginger-mint-limonade-scd-friendly.html
Have a great week!
Be Well,
–Amber
amber recently posted… Allergy-Free Wednesday Week 21: June 13, 2012
Wardee, Thanks for featuring my garden post! What an unexpected treat for me to see a photo of my hard-working men here on Simple Lives Thursday!
Many blessings, ~Lisa
Lisa recently posted… A fresh look for my porch…a simple hanging basket tutorial {& my favorite flowers for filling them: Million Bells}
Hi and thanks for hosting!
This week I’m sharing my post The Best Grain-Free Birthday Cakes. See how a birthday party can be a fun and festive affair without becoming a sugar and processed food disaster.
Have a great day!
Emily recently posted… Stuffed Squash Blossoms
Oh, hey I’m a bit late to the party – just discovered Simple Lives Thursday so I figured it was a good time to share a guest post by my sister-in-law on a really simple homemade all purpose cleaner – orange vinegar. It sure looks pretty in the sun when you make it too.
Chris recently posted… BPA Free Dishes for Kids – Unbreakable Dishes that are Tough as Nails
Now that I have some raw milk, I plan to do taste-test experiments on it and determine if it really does taste better than regular milk.
http://platesmarter.com/2012/06/20/raw-milk-unpasteurized-milk-now-i-have-some/
Warren Wilkinson recently posted… Raw milk, unpasteurized milk… Now I have some.