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The Unprocessed Kitchen: Step 5 – Salad Dressing

January 24, 2013

When we’re trying to eat better, we usually add more salads to our diet. Sadly, many of us don’t realize that most supermarket salad dressings are loaded with soy, preservatives, GMOs, processed salts, additives and other unwanted ingredients. Plus, they can be pretty pricey! You can throw out all those pre-made bottles of dressing and [...]

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The Unprocessed Kitchen: Step 3 – Sugars and Chocolate Chip Walnut Blondies

January 15, 2013

Sugars can cause confusion and missteps when we cook and bake with unprocessed ingredients. First of all, let me state that sugar is sugar. Sweeteners of any form will cause insulin levels to rise (some a lot, some a little) so we should always use them in strict moderation. In fact, overconsumption of sugar has [...]

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The Unprocessed Kitchen: Step 2 – Understanding the Labels

January 11, 2013

Have you read the labels on the food packaging in your pantry and fridge? Did you find anything surprising, or confusing? Many times the labels can deceive, so I thought we’d walk through the definitions of many common terms found on the outside of the package. This list isn’t meant to frustrate or overwhelm. Remember, [...]

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The Unprocessed Kitchen: Step 1 and Butternut Squash Soup

January 7, 2013

I understand transitioning to an unprocessed kitchen can seem overwhelming, especially if you’re just learning about things like organic whole cane sugar and coconut oil. I assure you — you can do it! There is a simple and practical way to make the change. The first step is to go through your pantry and fridge [...]

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New Year’s Special and Paleo Meal Plans

January 2, 2013

Happy New Year! I want 2013 to be your year for a healthy life. So much of our health depends on the food we eat so I’m going to spend the entire month of January giving your step-by-step tips on how to create an unprocessed kitchen. We will discuss what foods are best, what foods [...]

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Chocolate Truffles (Grain Free, Dairy Free, Paleo)

December 21, 2012

Christmas is in the air! Hymns and carols serenade us as I pack foods for family. My giddy girls complete the joyous process of their last few weeks – carefully finding and wrapping gifts for friends and family members. I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season with your family and friends. I’m excited [...]

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Brussels Sprouts with Lemon and Hazelnuts

December 14, 2012

With the way sweets abound during the holiday season, it’s always good to have some easy, nourishing dishes you can pull together in a snap. My slow-cooker has been in full use these last few weeks. Soups, stews, and roasts often grace our table and I’ve kept plenty of vegetables on hand so I can [...]

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Eggnog Cheesecake Bars and Cultures For Health Giveaway

December 11, 2012

As you know, I’m a “from scratch” kind of girl. Sometimes I enjoy digging a bit deeper by making some of the ingredients for my cooking and baking. Making cheese at home is much easier than it sounds and with great starter kits, like the one I used from Cultures for Health, it was a [...]

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Thumbprint Cookies (Grain Free, Paleo, Primal, Gluten Free, Gaps)

December 6, 2012

Thumbprint cookies are icons of the holiday season for me. Usually filled with a Hershey’s kiss, my cookies feature homemade chocolate hazelnut spread. You don’t have to miss out on your favorite cookies just because you’re avoiding grains and gluten this holiday season! Last year, I gave you my grain free slice-and-bake cookies, now I’m [...]

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Beef Stew (Grain Free, Gluten Free, Gaps, Paleo, Primal)

December 3, 2012

Years ago, this stew that taught me how to tenderize tough cuts of meat. It’s all about the cooking time. A tough cut of meat like a beef roast needs to cook low and slow. In this recipe, the meat cooks for 2 1/2 hours at 250ºF. The low temperature allows the meat’s enzymes to [...]

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