Are you ever surprised by the amount of people who are choosing to go gluten-free? Are you one of the people who has found they feel much better without gluten? At first it was written off as a fad, but more and more people are finding they function and feel better when they choose to … Read more
I feel you, busy peeps. I know how it is to wake up and want a quick healthy breakfast, ready to go. The problem is, most quick and easy breakfasts are full of junk and make me feel the same… full of junk. Bleh. Wouldn’t it be cool if there were some breakfast recipes you … Read more
My parents always get us the neatest Christmas presents. I think it’s a gift of theirs to give great gifts. Say that fast five times. One of my favorites was the Backnobber – this hard molded plastic thing that works the knots out of your back, neck, and shoulders. Highly recommended for those with tight … Read more
So… Valentine’s Day is coming up. Yes, you could run out to the local drugstore and buy a pound of assorted chocolates. But where’s the fun in that? How about this: Check out these twelve Mini Paleo Chocolate recipes. Did you catch that, friends? Paleo + Chocolate in the same sentence. I think these recipes … Read more
So, one of my favorite holiday drinks happens to be hot apple cider. Yum! So autumn-y, so wintery, just warm and spicy and perfect. I used to have a recipe I would get out each Thanksgiving and Christmas, which involved several different spices and fruits, but this year I tried something different. Going in the … Read more
Ah, yogurt. Yum, right? We all love yogurt over here at our house, and for the GAPS diet I had to learn how to make yogurt. Also, due to my children’s dairy allergies, I have had to learn how to make it dairy-free. I had never attempted this before, but I was glad to finally … Read more
Well, that’s it. Count me worthless for the month of December. I mean, can you blame me? Christmas music…. Christmas lights…. Christmas trees, ornaments, gifts… Christmas crafts… the list goes on and on. And last but not least: Christmas DRINKS. REAL FOOD holiday drinks. Yes? Yes. Here you go. <3 Merry Christmas. 17 Real Food … Read more
Hey there! Don’t you love saving money? There are so many ways to save money in the kitchen! Probably the best (and my favorite) method for culinary penny pinching is revamping leftovers into something usable, and delicious. I can’t think of a better feeling than putting use to something instead of having to throw it … Read more
Hello there! Embarking on the GAPS Diet? Or thinking about it? I know how you’re feeling right now. I found it helped to collect as much information as I could, before I started as well as during the diet. Here are some resources for you – in fact, it’s everything I’ve written about the GAPS … Read more
Are you a fan of home fermentation like I am? I want to share with you today a simple technique for making your own vinegar. Not just any old vinegar – pineapple vinegar! The great part about this is that you’re putting to use the leftover rind and core from when you slice a pineapple … Read more