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Hello and Welcome!

My name is Maria and I am passionate about…some might even say “obsessed with”…food!  Mostly the healthy, organic, local, seasonal sort of food.  I love searching for and creating new recipes to use the food that is available to me in a way that tastes good while also nourishing our bodies, our souls, and the planet.

Easier said than done, right? If you also want to eat healthy, save time, and enjoy life, I hope that you will find something here that inspires and motivates you to try something new.  Big changes can only be made with small steps!

Maria Schaller from Life From Scratch

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sweet potato
Sweet Potato Skillet Hash
Apple-Cheddar-Cranberry Turnovers
Apple, Cheddar and Cranberry Turnovers
Kale and Potato Mash
Kale and Potato Mash
Roasted Kohlrabi
Roasted Kohlrabi
Chai Spiced Latte
Chai Spiced Latte
Carrot-Pineapple Muffins
Carrot-Pineapple Muffins
morning glory muffins for the farmers' market cooking demo!
Apple-Carrot Muffins
Roasted Butternut Squash and Sausage Frittata
Roasted Butternut Squash and Sausage Frittata
Butternut Squash Orzo Risotto
Butternut Squash and Sage Orzo Risotto
Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes
Slow Cooker “Roasted” Sweet Potatoes
Apple and Oat Breakfast Bar
Apple and Oat Breakfast Bar
Quinoa and Kale-Stuffed Acorn Squash
Quinoa and Kale-Stuffed Acorn Squash
Cranberry-Apple Pecan Pancakes
Cranberry-Apple Pecan Pancakes
Pumpkin Muffins
Pumpkin Muffins
Potato-Apple-Fennel Chopped Salad for farmers' market cooking demonstrations
Potato-Apple-Fennel Chopped Salad
Marrakesh Stew
massaged kale salad with ginger-kombucha vinaigrette
Massaged Kale Salad with Kombucha Vinaigrette
Hearty Tomato, Kale & Bean Soup
Hearty Tomato, Bean and Kale Soup
Vegetable Barley Soup
Vegetable Barley Soup
Spice-Roasted Carrots
Spice-Roasted Carrots
Harvest Stew
Harvest Stew
Toasted Millet and Massaged Kale Salad with Crunchy Chickpeas and Roasted Carrot Dressing
Toasted Millet and Massaged Kale Salad with Crunchy Chickpeas and Roasted Carrot Dressing
Apple-Cinnamon-Ginger
Apple-Cinnamon-Ginger Kombucha
Warm Turmeric Milk Latte
Warm Turmeric Milk Latte
Slow Cooker Tuscan Soup
Slow Cooker Tuscan Soup
Sweet Potato and Marshmallow Cookies
Sweet Potato and Marshmallow Cookies
Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Apple and Salami
Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Apple and Salami
Apple Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Apple Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Curried Potato-Apple-Lentil Salad
Curried Potato-Apple-Lentil Salad
Mulled Apple Cider Iced Tea
Mulled Apple Cider Iced Tea
Orange Cranberry Nut Muffins
Orange Cranberry Nut Muffins
Sausage and Kale Risotto
Sausage and Kale Risotto
Maple Quinoa Spinach Salad
Maple Quinoa Spinach Salad
Apple Cider Mimosas
Apple Cider Mimosas
Roasted Sweet Potato Hummus
Roasted Sweet Potato Hummus
Grilled Sweet Potato Salad
Grilled Sweet Potato Salad
Apple-Raisin Muffins
Apple-Raisin Muffins
homemade Potato, Kale, and Egg Pizza
Potato, Kale and Egg Pizza
Winter Farro Salad with Sweet Potatoes, Apples and Greens
Winter Farro Salad with Sweet Potatoes, Apples and Greens
massaging kale
Basic Massaged Kale Salad
Bloody Mary Pot Roast
Bloody Mary Pot Roast
Red Curry Lemongrass Soup
Red Curry Lemongrass Soup
Warm Lentil and Rice Salad with Roasted Carrots and Chickpeas
Warm Lentil and Rice Salad with Roasted Carrots and Chickpeas
Fall Harvest Salad
Fall Harvest Salad with Orange-Cranberry Vinaigrette
Apple Crumb Pie
Apple Crumb Pie
Sausage, Apple and Cheddar Frittata
Sausage, Apple and Cheddar Frittata
Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup
Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup
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