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Homemade Flavored Kombucha

March 12, 2013

I’ve been making homemade kombucha for about two years now and the whole family loves it. If you’re not familiar with kombucha, it’s a sweet, fermented, effervescent tea full of probiotics and properties which stimulate the liver to discard toxins. It’s much more economical to make kombucha at home than buying it in stores. I [...]

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The Unprocessed Kitchen: Beverages and a Strawberry Cow

February 8, 2013

Unhealthy beverages can undermine a great diet. If you’re eating vegetables, healthy fats, meats, and cultured dairy but add a couple of chemically processed drinks each day, you may wreak havoc on your health. There are many better alternatives, and if you want something fun to drink, why not add some probiotics, vitamins or minerals [...]

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Pumpkin Pie Shake (Grain Free, Gaps, Paleo, Primal, Dairy Free)

October 10, 2012

A year without grains, an anniversary, and a birthday. One year ago, I challenged myself and my readers to try going thirty days without eating grains. I never imagined this fall would arrive with me still grain-free. I’m so happy I made the change to my diet and my health has improved far beyond what [...]

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Homemade Chocolate Sauce

August 23, 2012

I’ve been thinking for days about how to introduce this recipe with words. But there really aren’t any required – it’s homemade chocolate sauce. Enough said, right? Made with only four ingredients, it dissolves perfectly into milk and keeps in the fridge for up to 3 weeks. Pour it over ice cream, yogurt or granola. [...]

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Raspberry, Lime and Tequila Cocktail

July 6, 2012

After a month-long trip with the family, we’re settling in, unpacking, and getting back to “real life”. Remember a few weeks ago, I was nervously packing gluten free food for my daughter’s week at camp? I’m happy to say she was well taken care of and the foods I sent satisfied her hunger and kept her from [...]

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Infused Vodka and Other Organic Spirits

June 8, 2012

Blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, boysenberries, cherries – little morsels filled with fresh and distinctive flavors. One of my favorite ways to preserve the flavors of summer is by infusing spirits. Throw some berries in a jar, pour some vodka, rum, or gin overtop, let it sit for at least 3 days and you’re done – [...]

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Healthy Food for the Troops – How We Can Help

March 26, 2012

As a military wife, I’m concerned about the foods our troops receive while deployed. Because the food often travels thousands of miles, it can be full of preservatives, additives, coloring, sugars – the list goes on. It can be a challenge for our troops to eat a nourishing diet while protecting our country. Instead of [...]

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Coconut, Berry, and Spinach Smoothie Recipe (Paleo, Gaps)

March 7, 2012

“This has spinach in it?” Pete made my day with his question. I’ve learned a little lesson – when I’m using new or different ingredients I don’t announce it to the family. Instead, I serve them, see what the feedback is and then tell them the ingredients. Works like a charm.

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Coconut Hot Chocolate with Almond Whipped Cream

February 10, 2012

We often discuss organic, unprocessed foods in our house. As I learn, I’ve made a point to share with my kids so they can make healthy choices for themselves. My youngest daughter is 9 years old and has become pretty passionate about eating unprocessed foods. She regularly declines food at

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Eggnog (Dairy Free, Paleo, Primal)

December 19, 2011

As a kid, I looked forward to the eggnog my mom would buy at our local grocery store. My brothers and I would sprinkle it with nutmeg and drink the thick sweet liquid while listening to Christmas music. My parents would add a little Baileys or Kahlua – I never understood how good that combination [...]

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