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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

Try a New Seasonal Recipe Today

fresh rhubarb from our garden
Rhubarb Sauce
Spring Chicken and Veggie Enchiladas with Cilantro-Lime Sauce
Spring Enchiladas with Cilantro-Lime Sauce
homemade spinach and sausage frittata with fresh eggs from our chickens
Sausage and Spinach Frittata
Strawberry-Rhubarb-Mint Kombucha
Strawberry-Rhubarb Kombucha
Mango Chai Muffins
Strawberry Mint Muffins
Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto
Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
Spinach, Bacon, Caramelized Onion Frittata
Spinach, Caramelized Onion, and Bacon Frittata
Strawberry Popsicles
Strawberry Popsicles
Strawberry Vinaigrette
Strawberry Vinaigrette
Smoothie
Strawberry and Kale Smoothie
Strawberry Lemon Ricotta Muffins
Strawberry Lemon Ricotta Muffins
Spring Salad
Spring Greens Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
massaging kale
Basic Massaged Kale Salad
Strawberry Rhubarb Sangria
Strawberry-Rhubarb Sangria
Spring Salad
Spring Panzanella Salad
Kale Green Smoothie
Basic Green Smoothie
Spinach Hummus
Spinach Hummus
Rhubarb Mint Iced Tea
Rhubarb Mint Iced Tea
Rhubarb Muffins
Rhubarb Muffins
massaged kale salad with ginger-kombucha vinaigrette
Massaged Kale Salad with Kombucha Vinaigrette
Creamy Spring Pasta with Peas and Asparagus
Creamy Spring Pasta with Peas and Asparagus
spinach quesadillas
Spinach and Mushroom Quesadillas
Spring Gazpacho
Spring Gazpacho
radish dip
Radish Dip
Sausage and Kale Risotto
Sausage and Kale Risotto
Vegetarian Stracciatella Soup
Vegetarian Stracciatella Soup
Soba Noodles with Sugar Snap Peas and Cashew Sauce
Soba Noodles with Sugar Snap Peas and Cashew Sauce
Pickled Radishes
Pickled Radishes
Spring Soba Noodle Salad
Spring Soba Noodle Salad
Roasted Kohlrabi
Roasted Kohlrabi
Strawberry Lemonade
Strawberry Lemonade
Fresh Herb, Onion, and Ricotta Mini-Quiches
Fresh Herb, Onion, and Ricotta Mini-Quiches
Spinach, Caramelized Onion, and Bacon Pizza
Spinach, Caramelized Onion, and Bacon Pizza
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