I’ve found that the more fermented food I eat, the more I want it. Fermented food is kind of weird at first, right? It smells funny, sometimes looks funny, and you may be shocked at everything you can actually ferment (like salsa and turmeric). So when I first dove into this fermented foods thing, I […]
Archives for July 2014
Homemade Milk Kefir
We’ve chatted before about the benefits of kefir. You know, the fact that kefir is high in probiotics, magnesium, calcium, vitamin b12 and has the ability to build bone density, relieve allergies, and improve digestion. The most basic kefir recipe is water kefir. you can even “spice” water kefir up by adding various flavors. But […]
How to End Bedtime Battles
When it comes to our overall health, sleep is an important factor that is often overlooked. Sometimes, our own children seem to ignore this importance as they tend to rebel against bedtime 😉 I am but a mere seven weeks in with our first child, and I can already relate to the relief parents feel […]
Natural Remedy for Morning Sickness
The beginning of a pregnancy is one of the most exciting times in life. You and your partner are elated about this new little life, and the pregnancy may be your little secret for a while until you are comfortable sharing the news. For some (ok, a lot) women, just as soon as they start […]
Grain Free Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwiches
It’s the best part of making cookies in general. It was the beloved event at all childhood sleepovers. It was forbidden by mom and dad, which somehow made it even more delightful. Eating cookie dough. Is there much better than eating cookies in their raw form? I think not. There is something so lovely about […]
Five Foods That Will Cool You Down
Is it just us, or has summer come in like a lion? After a rather harsh winter, we are now experiencing the opposite end of the spectrum complete with three digit temperatures accompanied by the thickest humidity. Thus, we encounter the great paradox of summer: the intense desire to spend more time outside and the equally […]
Stuffed Peppers with Sausage
My grandmother is, to this day, one of the most phenomenal cooks whose food I’ve had the pleasure of tasting. She and my grandfather gardened and canned for years, and they were able to feed seven children on a pretty meager budget. In order to stretch food and to maximize on her time in the […]
How to Make Coconut Milk from Coconut Cream
Coconut milk is a fantastic healthy ingredients that is found in many real food recipes, including some of our favorites like mango popsicles and coconut vanilla pudding. Coconut milk can add a rich depth of flavor as well as a depth of nutritional benefits. Now, the convenient thing to do, of course, is to buy […]
How to Make Walking More Exciting
Walking is one of the simplest ways to say in shape. There are numerous benefits to walking, and completing a walking workout is something that most people can realistically accomplish with little skill and time. Walking is also a great way to get some fresh air, clear your mind, and rejuvenate your soul. Some of the […]
Why Splenda is Bad For You
I remember my first real encounter with coffee. Unfortunately, it didn’t involve a frothy concoction of delicious and healthy ingredients like coconut oil and butter. Rather, the first time I tried coffee was at my senior class retreat in high school. I was desperate for some energy so I poured myself a small cup. The […]