Yum! Summer’s not quite over – especially for us here in Arizona! But I figure homemade ice cream recipes are good year-round. 🙂 Sometimes we think of ice cream as an unhealthy, sugar-filled, fat-laden overindulgent treat with no merits. But I really feel differently! Sure, most store-bought ice cream is just exactly that. (Although, Haagen … Read more
 Gummy snacks are really a quick and easy way to make your own healthy snacks at home. They’re fun and the kids can join in, too! All you need are a few key ingredients. You can use silicone molds or even ice cube trays. The great thing about gummies  – there are practically endless … Read more
So, since my kids are not able to have dairy (except for ghee, which is awesome), eggs, or nuts, something like banana nut bread, in years past, would have been out of the question. But thank goodness for improvising! We (my hubby and I) have worked out a fantastic dairy egg nut free banana bread … Read more
Writer’s block. I had always heard of it, and yet never really personally experienced it. Writing is my love! My outlet, my passion. And when I can’t sit down and write, I kind of don’t know what to do with myself. So that’s been my story these past six weeks or so. . . writer’s … Read more
I’ve been meaning to do this post for months. Months, I tell you! And here I am – posting a GAPS snacks roundup the night before Easter. The last minute is my favorite motivator. 🙁 But it’ll be around for next year’s Easter, that’s for sure! (Maybe I’m just super early?) I’ve divided these snacks … Read more
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
Our Little World Has Changed When your kiddos are on the Intro part of the GAPS diet, they look forward to any treat, do they not? My kiddos look forward to the ginger tea we “brew” each day – it’s practically the highlight of their day. Hey, whatever works. . . this diet starts off … Read more
Earlier this week I shared our family’s easy way of making our own popcorn at home. Ah, we love it! But there are truly endless ways to snazz up your plain popcorn. You really can let your imagination run wild. Today, I’m going to show you how I make what I’ve called Maple Coco-Butter Popcorn. … Read more
In our family, our favorite “tradition” is movie night. The first night of every weekend, we all gather in the living room and pick a movie to watch together. We usually make homemade pizza (dairy-free), and follow up with the absolute best snack for movie-watching. You guessed it – healthy, homemade popcorn. But I … Read more