Fat is Phat Well, well. Here you are reading a post with the words FAT BOMBS in the title. Bravo for you!! Yes, dear friends, if you weren’t already aware: SATURATED FAT is GOOD for you. Our bodies need fat! I’d love to chase the saturated fat rabbit, but that’s not why I’m here today. … Read more
One-Pan Honey Glazed Asparagus – Honey glazed asparagus is a perfect one-pot side dish. I thought, while we were counting down the days until the new year, I would stop for a quick recipe. Despite the terrible name (how does one make the word ‘asparagus’ sound appetizing?) asparagus can taste mighty delicious. In my experience, … Read more
Hello! Remember how we recently learned how to make our own coconut milk? Guess what is a natural, free byproduct of that simple process? Homemade coconut flour! Exciting, am I right? This process is even easier than the coconut milk. You’ll love it. But first, I’d love to tell you more about coconut flour. Goodness, … Read more
Our Search For a Tummy-Friendly Milk Hello again. So, as you may or may not know, we found out when our oldest child was just a baby that he couldn’t tolerate dairy milk, even if I was nursing him and I ate or drank any dairy. Then children #2, 3, and 4 came along, and … Read more
Hi friends! Remember earlier this week, when I told you not to throw out those spaghetti squash seeds? I’m here to show you what you can do with them. Have you ever wanted to know how to roast pumpkin seeds? I’ll show you! This tutorial will work with squash seeds as well as pumpkin seeds. … Read more
Maybe you’ve noticed it, especially around this time of year. That bright, big yellow veggie strangely named spaghetti squash – on sale at the grocery store, or prominently displayed at your nearby farmer’s market. Have you wondered what it was? How to cook it? How to eat it? I was initially intimidated by this unusual … Read more
All right, folks. Let’s talk pumpkin. Specifically, pumpkin fudge. I’m pretty sure fudge is on everyone’s list of favorites. Creamy, super sweet, melts in your mouth. . . What’s not to love? You may also like: Eggless Pumpkin Fritters & Maple Glaze We associate fudge with the holidays, like Thanksgiving or Christmas, but what about the … Read more
We received some fresh green beans in our Bountiful Basket this last week. Oh how I love fresh green beans! I have to Keep it Simple Let me step back and explain a few things. . . Like every mom, my days are pretty full. I absolutely admire mamas who can churn out … Read more
As some of you may know, when you have to avoid certain foods due to food allergies (or family members with food allergies), it doesn’t take long to start missing things. Hm. Maybe I won’t go into all the foods I miss the most, but I do miss ranch dressing from time to … Read more
Here’s a quick easy way to brighten up a few apples, perfect for lunch time. Or, double the recipe to bring to a potluck. Our family is dairy-free and egg-free, and so I have included those options for you in case you are too. Hope you enjoy. Easy Apple Salad Love, … Read more