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Mountain KitchenBlog
October 1, 2026
Sneaking More Fiber Into the Food You Already Make
Small, no-fuss additions like ground flax in burger patties that add fiber and nutrients without changing what's for dinner.
October 1, 2026
Making Injera at Home: A Fast Version and the Real Thing
Two ways to make Ethiopian flatbread in a home kitchen: a same-day version for weeknights, and a slow three-day fermented injera made only from teff and water.
October 1, 2026
Lentils in Everything: Cheap Protein, Fiber, and a Fuller Plate
How I've learned to stir lentils into everyday meals for extra protein and fiber, and why they're one of the cheapest ways to stretch a dinner.
September 21, 2026
One Year In: What I Got Wrong About Eating Well With Diabetes
Cutting carbs almost to zero kept my blood sugar in check. It also quietly cut out most of what I was supposed to be eating.
September 6, 2026
The New Staples in My Pantry
Lentils, alternative flours, monk fruit, and a handful of seeds that have quietly taken over my shelves.
September 6, 2026
Diabetes: My struggle with eating well
The unglamorous reality of grocery shopping and eating well with diabetes, and the shortcuts that actually help.
August 14, 2026
Starting a Kitchen in the Mountain Valley
Why we started cooking seriously once we moved somewhere with real seasons.
August 4, 2026
Stocking a Small Pantry for Real Weeknights
The handful of staples that make weeknight cooking possible when the nearest store is 40 minutes away.