Some of you may not believe this, but my kids have made their own school lunches since they were in kindergarten. Over the years, they’ve learned the importance of healthy foods and making good choices. In the beginning years, I kept a ...Continue Reading
Vanilla Pudding Pops with Homemade Magic Shell
Vanilla Pudding Pops with Homemade Magic Shell is a great way to beat the summer heat! Summer on the Gulf Coast means we eat lots of cold foods, especially popsicles. When you make popsicles with nutrient-dense ingredients, ...Continue Reading
Tequila-Lime Chicken and Vegetable Kabobs (Gluten-Free)
Chicken and vegetable kabobs are a great weeknight meal because they can be prepared quickly, you can use a variety of meats and vegetables and it makes for a colorful plate! For this recipe, I used my Mom’s tequila-lime marinade ...Continue Reading
Strawberry Meringue Cake (Gluten-Free)
Strawberry Meringue Cake is a lovely way to end a spring meal! Of all the desserts I’ve ever eaten, this is on my top 5 list. I found the recipe in Nigella Lawson’s book, Forever Summer, many years ago and made it one evening on a ...Continue Reading
10 Ways to Convert to a Chemical-Free Garden and Lawn
Today we have my dear friend, Molly Chester, from Apricot Lane Farms here to share with you how to convert to a chemical-free garden and lawn. She and her husband, John, run an organic and biodynamic farm in Southern California (it's a ...Continue Reading
Grain-Free Hamburger Buns (Nut-Free)
Grilling season is here - if you want to slather some homemade mayo or ketchup on a bun, pick up your burger and maybe feel a little nostalgic, I have the grain-free hamburger bun for you! I've been eating bunless hamburgers for ...Continue Reading
Chocolate Berry Tart (Paleo, Grain-Free)
A chocolate berry tart is one of my easy-to-prepare summer dessert staples. The fresh berries make it quite the show-stopper! I used a chocolate crust highlighted by a wonderful combination of sweet, chocolate and just a bit ...Continue Reading
Chocolate Swirl Paleo Banana Bread (Grain-Free)
I love this recipe for chocolate swirl paleo banana bread from my friend Juli's new cookbook! A couple of years ago I met George via our blogs and was inspired by his drive to eat nutrient-dense foods even while deployed as a ...Continue Reading
15 Flavored Water Recipes
To stay properly hydrated, it's best to take your body weight in pounds and drink half of that number in ounces of water a day. But sometimes drinking that much water can get a bit boring, so I like to liven things up by flavoring my ...Continue Reading
Chocolate Pudding Pie (Gluten-Free)
When I was a kid, each Sunday after church my family would hop into the station wagon and make our way to Highland Park Cafeteria in Dallas for lunch. I loved that place. The people were friendly and I could pick whatever I wanted from ...Continue Reading
Teriyaki Chicken Stir-Fry (Grain-Free, Paleo)
Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry is a nourishing meal and makes for great leftovers. When it comes to cooking real food, sometimes the recipes can take a lot of time, so I like to have lots of healthy recipes on hand that are quick and ...Continue Reading
The Perfect Green Smoothie Recipe
My perfect green smoothie recipe is a great way to get more veggies like kale in your diet. However, while kale contains many beneficial nutrients, it's not a good idea to eat these hearty raw leafy greens on a continual basis. Kale is ...Continue Reading
Orange Chicken (Gluten-Free)
Orange chicken is a favorite in our house. Crispy, fried chicken with a sweet orange glaze is pretty hard to pass up! It's great served over cauliflower fried rice or if you can tolerate grains, you can serve it over properly prepared ...Continue Reading
Pad Thai (Gluten Free)
Pad Thai is a classic take-out favorite and is quite easily made at home. You'll need to do a bit of chopping and mixing, but once you prep all the ingredients, it only takes 15 minutes to cook on the stove. My very favorite ...Continue Reading
Salmon Baked in Cream with Sweet Bay, Thyme and Dill
I love this recipe for salmon baked in cream with sweet bay, thyme and dill from my friend Jenny's new cookbook! It makes me so happy seeing all the real food cookbooks reaching the mainstream market lately. Jenny’s new cookbook The ...Continue Reading
8 Reasons Why I Don’t Wear Daily Sunscreen
Almost every health or women’s magazine recommends we wear daily sunscreen in an effort to protect us from cancer and skin damage. For years I followed their advice, but then I learned about the toxic chemicals in most sunscreens and ...Continue Reading
Mango Lassi Smoothie
Frozen mango makes for a luxurious, creamy mango lassi smoothie and a nice way to start the day. I always put a couple of organic, pastured egg yolks and a bit of grass-fed gelatin in my smoothies for extra omega-3, Vitamin A, and ...Continue Reading
Quick Shrimp Scampi with Squash Noodles (Grain-Free, Paleo, Gluten Free)
Shrimp scampi with squash noodles in 20 minutes? Yes, please! Fresh shrimp, lemon, parsley, garlic and vegetable "noodles" make for a quick and vibrant spring meal. Recreating your favorite pasta dish with squash or zucchini ...Continue Reading
10 Things I Tell Anyone Who Wants to Detox
We’ve all seen a lot of buzz lately discussing whether we need to detox, if our bodies can do all the detox without help and if there are actually any benefits. Detox was an integral part of my overcoming Hashimoto’s disease so I ...Continue Reading
Crock Pot Chicken Fajita Bowl (Grain-Freee, Paleo)
This recipe for crock pot chicken fajitas combines the ease of the slow cooker with vibrant, fresh flavors. The chicken marinates overnight then goes into the slow cooker with the vegetables in the morning. Marinating the ...Continue Reading
Mexican Cauliflower Rice (Gluten-Free)
This Mexican cauliflower rice is made with cauliflower is a great grain-free alternative and pairs well with chicken fajitas for a complete meal! I hesitated to make “rice” from cauliflower for many months. I just didn’t think the ...Continue Reading
Raspberry Crumble Bars (Gluten-Free)
Today I'm happy to give you a recipe from Kelly who writes the blog, The Nourishing Home. Kelly is a sweet lady with a passion for family and helping others learn how to lead a healthy life. She recently went grain-free and has been ...Continue Reading
White Bean Chicken Chili (Grain-Free)
This white bean chicken chili the perfect soup for a chilly night! One fun benefit of blogging and writing is the new cookbooks publishing houses often send me. Some I give away to friends, but some are so good I curl up in ...Continue Reading
Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting (Grain-Free, Paleo Adaptation Included)
Whether it's a spoonful of peanut butter with a few chocolate chips or chocolate cupcakes with peanut butter frosting - chocolate and peanut butter always combine wonderfully. If you have a peanut allergy, you can substitute with ...Continue Reading
Classy Chicken Salad with Dates and Macadamia Nuts
Aside from my mom, Molly is my very favorite cook. Her recipes, like this classy chicken salad with dates and macadamia nuts, are nourishing and full of flavor. Molly and I met several years ago through our blogs. We started ...Continue Reading
How to Make a Perfect Pot of Tea
Brewing a perfect pot of tea provides me a nice way to unwind in the winter. Taking out time to relax and unwind may seem frivolous these days. Society tells us to keep going, stay moving, keep eating, but it’s not healthy to ...Continue Reading
Egg Foo Young
I love my friend Michelle's recipe for egg foo young! I enjoy Michelle's witty humor and how she makes eating a Paleo diet so easy and fun. Her new book Nom Nom Paleo: Food for Humans is a must-read for anyone looking into a Paleo ...Continue Reading
How to Get Your Child to Eat More Vegetables
We made the switch to unprocessed foods when my daughters were two and three years old. I made slow and steady changes to our diets, but I encountered some resistance from the girls – they weren’t used to so many vegetables and ...Continue Reading
The Perfect Fudgy Brownie (Grain-Free, Paleo, Gluten Free)
Sometimes you want a crumbly, cake-like bar and sometimes you crave a perfect, fudgy brownie. If I’m going to eat some chocolate, I want the flavor to knock me between the eyes. Do you know what I mean? For over a year, I played ...Continue Reading
Cobb Salad
Cobb salad makes for an incredibly filling, classic staple. While some recipes call for a fancy vinaigrette, I like to keep it simple with my favorite - the juice of one lemon, a few “glugs” of olive oil, Celtic sea salt and freshly ...Continue Reading
Zucchini Noodles with Bacon, Brussels Sprouts and Hazelnuts
I recently started experimenting with some old-favorite pasta dishes, replacing the pasta with zucchini noodles, like these zucchini noodles with bacon, Brussels sprouts, and hazelnuts. I discovered something wonderful: as long as I ...Continue Reading
How to Remove Gallstones Naturally
A few years ago when I was struggling with severe symptoms of Hashimoto’s disease I also began having pain in my right flank area. After a few tests, my doctor concluded I had gallstones and advised me to have my gall bladder removed. ...Continue Reading
Homemade Yogurt (with Dairy-Free Option)
I enjoy making homemade yogurt, but for years my version wasn’t as thick as the store-bought variety. So I experimented and found that adding a bit of grass-fed gelatin to the warm milk makes the yogurt thick and creamy. I tested ...Continue Reading
How Much Does Real Food Really Cost?
I often hear people complain about the “expense” of eating unprocessed food. If we really take a closer look and compare prices, though, unprocessed foods provide far better value: Does that make you think twice about the cost of ...Continue Reading
Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard and Sausage
Lentil soup is a comforting and nourishing meal during the colder months of the year. Lentils contain physic acid, so they need to soak the night before making the soup. It can sound like a difficult process, but it actually takes ...Continue Reading
Perfect Molasses Cookies (Gluten-free)
These molasses cookies are one of my favorite Christmas cookies, and my family asks for them every single year. They are gluten free and honestly the most perfect molasses cookies I have ever made! They are soft and chewy in the ...Continue Reading
Holiday Vegetables and Dip and a Christmas List
Isn't this such a festive way to display veggies and dip? I can't take full credit, I saw a picture of this in the December issue of Rachael Ray and recreated it for the kids. I cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise, trimmed the bottom ...Continue Reading
Chocolate Chip Coconut Pecan Cookies (Grain-Free, Paleo)
It's the holiday season - let's start off the month with some chocolate chip pecan cookies! My brother loves these cookies. He and his wife will celebrate Christmas with us in just a few weeks, so I created a grain-free version we ...Continue Reading
15 Grain-Free Thanksgiving Recipes for the Whole Family to Enjoy
When it comes to Thanksgiving recipes, I've got you covered! Here's a round-up of my favorite grain-free Thanksgiving recipes for you and your family to enjoy: Grain-Free "White" Dinner Rolls - The family is head-over-heels for these ...Continue Reading
Kale Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette and Walnuts
This kale salad with cranberry vinaigrette and walnuts is one of my favorite ways to use fresh kale, and it's a great side dish for the holidays! One thing I especially love about Deliciously Organic is the opportunity to work with ...Continue Reading
“Cornbread” and Sausage Stuffing (Grain-Free, Gaps, Paleo)
I'm so excited to make this grain-free "cornbread" and sausage stuffing for Thanksgiving this year! If you want to educate yourself about health and nutrition, mark your calendar for next year’s Weston Price National Conference. I ...Continue Reading
Gluten-Free Apple Pie
Thanksgiving rapidly approaches and if you’re like me, you’re already thinking about what to serve for your holiday meal. I thought we’d kick off the month with a pie. Last year, I shared my gluten-free pumpkin and pecan pies so it’s ...Continue Reading
Marshmallows Recipe Made Without Corn Syrup
If you've never made a homemade marshmallows recipe before, I promise it is much easier than it sounds! And the best part is that you can make marshmallows without corn syrup. Most marshmallows recipes use corn syrup or refined ...Continue Reading
Chicken Stew with Butternut Squash and Kale (Gaps, Paleo, Grain-Free)
Chicken stew with butternut squash and kale is a nourishing and comforting meal. I often marvel at what even “good” stress can do to the body. Our family has enjoyed lots of excitement and change over the last few months. While ...Continue Reading
Homemade Twix Bars (Gluten-Free)
If you’re going to enjoy candy, it’s always better to make it yourself — especially when it’s something as good as Homemade Twix Bars! These bars taste even better than store-bought, and you’ll love knowing exactly what’s in ...Continue Reading
Snickerdoodles (Gluten Free)
Cinnamon-spiced snickerdoodles are a classic holiday cookie! Cream of tartar gives a snickerdoodle its characteristic tangy flavor and reacts with the baking soda to cause a crinkly-fallen texture. You can whip up this very simple ...Continue Reading
Cornbread with Jalapeños (Grain-free, Paleo)
Cornbread has always been a favorite of mine, and I've missed it since going grain-free. So, I got in the kitchen and adapted my Grandma's tried-and-true recipe to give you a grain-free cornbread recipe! It reminds me of our summer ...Continue Reading
Vanilla Bundt Cake (Gluten-Free)
A classic vanilla bundt cake recipe is a must in every kitchen and this one is grain free! It's subtly sweet with a nice vanilla flavor. Most bundt cake pans are non-stick, but thankfully, there are some non-toxic options these ...Continue Reading
Chocolate Eclair Icebox Dessert (Grain-Free, Paleo, Primal, Gluten Free)
Recently I shared my Quick Chocolate Pudding and many of you asked for a vanilla-flavored version. As I was testing a vanilla pudding, I decided to take it one step further and make a Chocolate Eclair Icebox Dessert. Have you ever ...Continue Reading
Crepe Quiche Lorraine (Grain-Free, Gluten-Free, Paleo, Gaps)
This crepe quiche Lorraine recipe is just flat-out fun! Crepes for a crust ... how great is that? These small quiches make for a nice breakfast - just make them the day before, store in the fridge, then reheat in the morning. They also ...Continue Reading
25 Healthy Back-to-School Lunch Ideas
The kids started school this week, so we’ve been brainstorming ideas for school lunches. Now that my girls are older, they typed up a list for me (very helpful!). Our rule is that they have to take at least one vegetable each day and ...Continue Reading
Back-to-School Lunch Gear
So you’re all set with ideas for healthy back-to-school lunches, but what do you pack them in? With all the plastics, BPA, aluminum and other materials that can leach into food and drinks, it’s hard to decipher which containers, bags ...Continue Reading
Homemade Gatorade Concentrate and Healthy Foods at Summer Camp
I love making this homemade gatorade concentrate for my kids, especially as the weather gets warmer. It's a great, healthier alternative to the original drink! School lunches have gotten some much-deserved attention lately. We don’t ...Continue Reading
Grain-Free “Oatmeal” Cookies with Marshmallow Filling
I love my friend Erica's recipe for grain-free "oatmeal" cookies with marshmallow filling! I enjoy promoting great products I believe in and companies I can stand behind. More than that, I like helping fellow bloggers. Erica’s ...Continue Reading
Caesar Salad Dressing
Caesar salad dressing is a classic recipe, is super easy to make and tastes much better than anything you can buy at the store. This is my Mom's recipe that I've been making since I was a kid. It was actually my job to make ...Continue Reading
Corn Dogs (Grain-Free, Paleo, Primal, Gluten Free)
Most days we stick with simple meat, vegetables, healthy fats, and raw dairy, but sometimes it’s fun to go outside the box and make something a bit more nostalgic like these grain-free corn dogs. A fried corn dog takes me back to my ...Continue Reading
Green Goddess Dressing
The clean, fresh flavors of Green Goddess dressing make for one of the more perfect condiments. It’s smooth and bright and pairs well with all the summer produce in abundance right now. I also love drizzling it over grilled chicken or ...Continue Reading
Cilantro Lime Grilled Shrimp
Cilantro Lime Grilled Shrimp is an easy and flavorful dish! The shrimp is marinated with oil, lime, and chili flakes and then seared quickly until bright pink. So simple! ...Continue Reading
Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream (Grain Free, Gluten Free)
I finally created a paleo version of one of my favorite ice cream flavors - chocolate chip cookie dough! I feel like I’ve found my place. The South has such a sweet charm to it. The people are so friendly! I can’t tell you how many ...Continue Reading
Shrimp and “Orzo” Salad (Grain Free, Primal, Paleo)
This shrimp and "orzo" salad is one of my new favorite ways of using cauliflower. Cauliflower is having a moment. It’s everywhere, right? From pizza crusts to a mashed side dish to a rice substitute - it’s an incredibly versatile ...Continue Reading
The Green Home: Organic Cotton and Coyuchi Sale
Did you know that 93% of cotton grown in the US in 2010 was genetically modified (a GMO)? While many of us are diligently trying to buy non-GMO products, most are unaware that almost every piece of clothing, bedding, towel, or cotton ...Continue Reading
White Sangria – A Guest Post from “Easy Peasy Organic”
I've been following Amanda's blog, Easy Peasy Organic, for several years now and I've always loved her honesty, humor and laid-back vibe. She's a strong lady who has survived breast cancer and is very honest about her struggles. I ...Continue Reading
Four Seasons Santa Fe – Watermelon and Baked Feta Salad
I learned how to make this amazing watermelon and baked feta salad during my time at the Four Seasons Santa Fe. Our second stop on our trip across the country was The Four Seasons Santa Fe. This resort is off the beaten path; as ...Continue Reading
Four Seasons Scottsdale Resort and Frozen Whipped Jello
During my time spent at the Four Seasons Scottsdale Resort, I learned how to make this fun frozen whipped jello recipe. If you have to move across the country with the kids, I may have figured out the perfect way to do it! My ...Continue Reading
Moving Sale!
A move with the military only comes around every couple of years, so I thought we'd celebrate the change with some great sale prices for you. The sale prices will last until midnight (CST) Friday, May 24th Monday, May 27th. Special ...Continue Reading
Basil Creamsicle – A Guest Post from “Food Loves Writing”
This basil creamsicle recipe is a fun way to spice up your summer popsicles. Shanna kindly offered to guest post this week while our family is moving. I've admired Shanna's blog, Food Loves Writing, for many years. Her writing is ...Continue Reading
Panna Cotta Recipe
This panna cotta recipe is a simple, creamy dessert that feels fancy but is very easy to make. It is lightly sweet, smooth, and packed with gelatin, which is one of my favorite ways to support the body. If you are gluten free and ...Continue Reading
Grilled Steak with Green Beans and Mustard-Shallot Sauce
Grilled Steak with Green Beans and Mustard-Shallot Sauce is a hearty dish that can be whipped up in about 20 minutes! Good meals don't have to be complicated and I think this recipe highlights that idea. A steak, green beans and ...Continue Reading
Gluten-Free Chocolate Brownie Recipe (Nut-Free)
A gluten-free chocolate brownie is one of my kid’s favorite treats to take to school. Many of you have asked that I create more grain-free and nut-free recipes, so this recipe is for you! They are fudgy and moist, but not too ...Continue Reading
Chicken and “Rice” Casserole (Grain-Free)
Sometimes it’s nice to go back to the basics. Chicken and rice - we’ve all had it in some form or fashion. When I was a kid, it was white rice mixed with cream of mushroom soup and shredded chicken. It showed up at just about every pot ...Continue Reading
Healthy Food for Camping or Hiking
Packing healthy food for a camping or hiking trip can be tricky. You want the convenience of pre-made food, but not at the expense of your health. Last week, we took some time off as a family and headed to Yosemite National Park. I ...Continue Reading
Inflammation: The Cause, Symptoms and How to Reduce it Naturally – Interview with Kim Schuette
“Suddenly, inflammation has become one of the hottest areas of medical research,” says health journalist Christine Gorman in Time magazine’s article, “Health: The Fires Within.” “Hardly a week goes by without another study revealing a ...Continue Reading
Blueberry Scones with Lemon Curd and Lord Montagu
These blueberry scones with lemon curd are such a treat and pair perfectly with a cup of coffee or hot tea. I have some exciting news to share. My youngest brother, Luke, has worked on a project for four years now and I’m thrilled ...Continue Reading
Homemade Flavored Kombucha
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 ...Continue Reading
The Unprocessed Kitchen: Homemade “Samoas” (Grain Free, Paleo, Primal)
This homemade "Samoas" recipe tastes just as good as the real thing, without the unhealthy ingredients! Today, we close our Unprocessed Kitchen series. Over the last two months, we’ve discussed cookware, bakeware, soups, salads, ...Continue Reading
The Unprocessed Kitchen: Meats and a Chicken Salad Recipe
This chicken salad recipe is a great way to incorporate healthy, pastured meats into your daily routine! Organic, pastured meats play an important role in a healthy, traditional diet. Meats like chicken, beef, and lamb offer ...Continue Reading
How To Take Action
Let’s take a break from our “Unprocessed Kitchen” series to discuss an important topic – taking action beyond our own dinner tables. Did you know that last week, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and the National Milk ...Continue Reading
Grain-Free Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting
Like good bakeware, basic recipes are always nice to have on hand. A “white” cupcake recipe is a great staple because you can add different spices, extracts and flavorings to it, and mix up your frostings. A few weeks ago we ...Continue Reading
The GAPS Diet
Did you know between 70 - 85% of your immune system lies within the gut? The gastrointestinal tract plays a vital role in your health including digestion, nutrient absorption, defense against invading pathogens, hormone metabolism, ...Continue Reading
El Salvadorian Sauerkraut
Today we have Winnie Abramson here to teach us about the benefits of lacto-fermented foods and how to easily prepare them at home, like this El Salvadorian sauerkraut recipe. Winnie has a degree in Naturopathic Medicine and is the ...Continue Reading
Pea and Egg Drop Soup
We’re all searching for easy, quick ways to produce nutrient-dense meals, and this pea and egg drop soup checks all the boxes. Homemade chicken stock, beef and fish stock offer a variety of nutrients like calcium, magnesium, ...Continue Reading
Strawberry Cow
Last week I thought I’d make something fun for the kids. A strawberry cow was fun to sip through straws and the girls loved it. Unhealthy beverages can undermine a great diet. If you’re eating vegetables, healthy fats, meats, and ...Continue Reading
Baby Formula – A Guest Post with Bruce Bradley
When I had my two girls, I didn’t know much about unprocessed, organic foods. I ate a “typical” American diet and rarely glanced at a list of ingredients on a label. That was the FDA’s job, right? Without knowing better, I assumed that ...Continue Reading
Paleo Bread (Grain-Free, Gluten Free, Gaps)
Most of us like to sink our teeth into a piece of bread, slather some butter on a muffin or eat a crunchy cracker every once in a while. Eating gluten free, grain free, or Paleo can complicate that for us, though. With all the tricky ...Continue Reading
The Unprocessed Kitchen: Step 5 – Salad Dressing
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 ...Continue Reading
My Favorite Healthy Non-Toxic Cookware
We spend a lot of time thinking about the foods we eat, but sometimes overlook the importance of the cookware we use to prepare food. It’s important to use cookware without coatings or substances which can leach into our food. Studies ...Continue Reading
Reading Food Labels
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 ...Continue Reading
New Year’s Special and Paleo Meal Plans
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. ...Continue Reading
Chocolate Truffles (Grain Free, Dairy Free, Paleo)
Christmas is in the air! Hymns and carols serenade us as I pack foods like these chocolate truffles for family. My giddy girls complete the joyous process of their last few weeks - carefully finding and wrapping gifts for friends and ...Continue Reading
The Heart of the Issue
After the events last Friday in Connecticut, I didn’t want to post about cookies or Christmas cheer. People are asking, “How do we stop these ‘random acts of violence’?” When it comes to health, I always advocate looking for the source ...Continue Reading
Brussels Sprouts with Lemon and Hazelnuts
Brussels sprouts with lemon and hazelnuts is an easy, nourishing side dish that's perfect for the holidays! Brussels sprouts contain goitrogens which can inhibit the uptake of iodine into the thyroid (which creates low thyroid ...Continue Reading
Eggnog Cheesecake Bars and Cultures For Health
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, like homemade cream cheese for these eggnog cheesecake bars. Making cheese at home is ...Continue Reading
Homemade Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Dairy Free, Paleo, Grain Free)
The homemade variety always trumps processed food found on store shelves for me, like homemade chocolate hazelnut spread. There’s always a way to create the same flavors at home without so many harmful ingredients. I’ve made dozens ...Continue Reading
Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Cups
How great are these Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Cups? They're the perfect substitute for plastic cups at picnics, when camping, traveling, etc. They are 100% toxin free, and since they are made of stainless steel, they will last a ...Continue Reading
Chocolate Chestnut Mousse Cake (Grain Free, Paleo, Dairy Free)
Chocolate chestnut mousse cake is the perfect holiday dessert to make for the upcoming Christmas season. I hope you had a restful Thanksgiving with family and friends. We laid low and stayed home - just the four of us. We played ...Continue Reading
Mashed Cauliflower (Grain Free, Gaps, Primal)
Mashed cauliflower is maybe not a fancy dish, but a welcome one. Its creamy and buttery, but without all the carbs. Of course, Thanksgiving comes with indulgences, but if you want to save your indulgence for another dish, creamy ...Continue Reading
10 Great Tips for Fun, Easy Family Travel
Are you traveling with the family during the holidays this year? We are, and I'm always on the lookout for tips to make our family travel as smooth as possible. My friend Annie writes very informative travel articles over at Forbes ...Continue Reading
Easy Sweet Potato Casserole (Gluten-Free)
This easy sweet potato casserole has been a reader favorite for more than a decade, and for good reason. It’s creamy, slightly sweet, and topped with a buttery, crunchy pecan layer that brings the whole dish together. This recipe is ...Continue Reading
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie
This gluten-free pumpkin pie isn't too sweet and has a nice custard-like filling - nothing too thick. The grain-free crust needs to stay firm without getting soggy because of the filling. After lots of tasting, my family all ...Continue Reading
Chicken Noodle Soup (Grain Free, Paleo, Primal, Gaps, Gluten Free)
A bowl of chicken noodle soup is comfort and nourishment. Nothing fancy. Just simple, whole ingredients. Like most people, I’ve watched the devastating effects of Hurricane Sandy with a heavy heart. Many people have no power or ...Continue Reading