So, as the title conveys, I believe that it is so important to recognize and enjoy the little things. Maybe that’s why I decided to launch this site.

Today I’m sitting here on my back porch under an umbrella, listening to wild birds chirp, neighborhood dogs bark (our three are laying down quiet for a change), snacking on some old fashioned chips. I know these chips aren’t grown or made here, but reread that title up there friends.

Due to a state wide stay at home order here in NC, we all have had to rethink life a bit haven’t we? Adjusting to a new normal is hard. I don’t know what our normal would look like if we didn’t cook. Or if we didn’t grow fruits and veg, can and freeze them, make bread and keep a store of basics around at any given time. I have said it before, but I am beyond thankful for the knowledge handed down to me regarding this aspect of life. I have been asked if we are “preppers” before and laughed. I replied, “No. I’m just from the country and it’s what we do.”

Andrew and I have shifted gears towards this new, temporary normal. He is working from home while I am furloughed. But the beautiful little thing is that we are blessed to be together. There are many families seperated, and many families constantly stressed because one or all of them are considered essential. We can enjoy mornings (coffee for me, tea for him) and evenings together. I work in retail so this is a new, wonderful little thing for us.

Now, if you know us from Instagram, you know I basically took control and dominated the hashtag #myhusbandcooksbetterthanyours. Let’s face it he does. I’m pleased to announce that even though I’m home all day, he still has been cooking supper every night. While he is the chef, I’m the baker. I’d say its a win win here at Roper Farms. If it needs to proof, mix, ferment, rise, be shaped or bake I’m the gal in the kitchen.

I get asked for the recipe everytime I mention einkorn tortillas on my Instagram (if you haven’t yet, follow us with that little IG camera down there). So it seems only fitting that should be the first recipe I share here. If you head on over to Food, there she is folks in all of her wondrous glory. It is a very simple, yet time consuming recipe that once you master you will continue to use time and time again.

I have been using einkorn flour as our staple for the better part of a decade. Those who are aware, know the frustrations associated with Hashimotos Disease and/or any autoimmune regulated diet. I have Hashimotos, and have found that while I have not shown enough antibodies to have Celiac Disease, einkorn flour does not bother my stomach nor do I have any adverse effects from digesting it like with others. People, #knowwhatsinyourfood. That’s the one true thing I hope you get from this site. It’s such a little thing. I could go on and on about that subject forever…

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