Processed foods often invade our kitchens. However, so many things we buy and consume can easily be made at home. While I've started a few, I've got a great list going of DIY kitchen staples to get your inspired!

Last summer I feel in love with canning. Preserving fresh fruits and vegetables for the winter or just preserving items in large batches makes for a wonderful way to take one more step away from processed foods. For an update on my canned goods, check out my winter canning update!

A large part of why Naturally Ella has become a great location for whole-foods recipes is due to my love of CSA's and farmers' markets. Both are great ways to check out to eat fresh and support local farmers. For more information on CSA's, check out my CSA 101 post