We are going to Disney World tomorrow, so what did I do all day today? Take a little guess… I have spent most of the day making homemade snacks for the trip. Disney World food can be VERY expensive. We will be going to Epcot for a nice dinner, but all day the boys will … Continue reading »
I am in the process of developing the perfect energy bar recipe for my boys. This is not an easy task. My standards: healthy, nutritious, yummy, and not too expensive But the most important factor~ they actually eat it. I found the website Enlightened Cooking and she is an expert when it comes to energy bars. … Continue reading »
Last night I decided to go ahead and prepare breakfast for this morning. We had to leave the house early today and I am not a morning person. I usually prepare eggs when I am in a hurry, but I was in the mood for something a little more exciting. So I went ahead and … Continue reading »
My friend Lisa from Going Green Tampa gave me a tip for making fruit leather. She has used organic applesauce in the past with great success! You can imagine my excitement when hearing this. I just happened to have a few organic cinnamon applesauces in the pantry. After my failed attempt at making homemade fruit leather a few … Continue reading »
I found this great fruit leather recipe over at Homestead Survival. This is my first attempt at trying to dehydrate fruit. I am excited because this could be a big hit with the boys. Steps: 1. Fruit of your choice (I used 1 banana and 1 cup strawberries). 2. Preheat oven on the lowest temperature~ … Continue reading »
With Probiotics. We have been going to a few parties lately. Parties are fun, but they usually serve soda or punch. Most of the punch mixes have soda in them, too. Why do I care? Not sure, but it bugs me. Besides water, which is probably what I would serve at a party at my … Continue reading »
My favorite ice cream is Haagan-Dazs. Growing up my Dad would always eat Haagan-Dazs. There would be containers of it in the freezer and we were not allowed to eat it. That made me always want to eat it. Plus, the taste is unlike any other ice cream. Pure perfection. Ingredients 3 cups cream 2 … Continue reading »
I found a similar recipe on pinterest and I had to try it. I used to eat clif bars all throughout my running years in college. A great pick me up. Now that we eat NO SOY, clif bars don’t work for me (I think they have some no soy kids ones). Here is a … Continue reading »
I have been wanting to make Matsoni yogurt for a while. Why? Because the yogurt I buy local gets pricey when you eat as much as we do, it is easy to make, and I like to change things up every now and then. I will keep buying yogurt from the local farmer and make … Continue reading »
Lactogenic beverages are great for mothers that are nursing. These beverages promote healthy lactation and help to nourish the mother and baby. Oatmeal Tea Pour boiling water onto 1 heaping teaspoon of oatmeal flakes in a mug. Add a pinch of powdered cinnamon and ginger, or other spices. Sweeten w/ honey, maple syrup, or other … Continue reading »
This is a chocolate ice cream version that is tasty and has a little probiotic punch. My Kefir Ice Cream recipe was a little too strong (by that I mean tart) for the boys, so I came up with an alternative that is still healthy, but a little tastier. Ingredients: 2 cups raw cream 1 … Continue reading »
French Toast is an all time favorite in my family. I make it for special occasions just like my mother always did. Today is a day that calls for french toast. My niece Addie was born this morning at 6:30 am and so this is a very special day! I was so excited when I … Continue reading »
Since doing the Raw Milk Cure a few weeks ago, I learned a lot about my health. I felt great limiting carbs and only drinking raw milk packed with healthy fats and proteins. As a result, I have really tried to drink a big glass of raw milk whenever I feel fatigued or drained. It … Continue reading »
Mix all ingredients in a blender: 14 oz organic diced tomatoes 1 can organic tomato paste 1 T olive oil 1/2 tsp basil 1/2 tsp marjoram 1/2 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp thyme 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1 T brown sugar (opt- I like mine more salty) 1 tsp sea salt ~Put all ingredients in blender. … Continue reading »
This is a great fun recipe from “The Bread Bible”. You must make it ahead. It makes 3 large pizzas. Becca and Suz’s favorite (my sisters in law). 4 1/2 cups all purpose flour (organic, non bleached) 2 1/2 teaspoons sea salt 2 teaspoons organic sugar 2 1/4 teaspoon instant yeast (I used 2 1/2 … Continue reading »
I decided to make a little probiotic ice cream last night. I used the recipe from here, but changed it up a bit. I wanted to use what I had in my fridge. I love last minute recipes that are unplanned and yummy! Ingredients: ~2 cups kefir (can substitute yogurt, buttermilk, and in my case … Continue reading »
(Picture from internet) Spring is here and that means more smoothies in our home. The warm weather is perfect for a refreshing healthy smoothie. I made this smoothie last night and for breakfast this morning. So good. Ingredients: ~2 bananas (frozen or fresh) ~6-8 pieces of ice ~a few swirls of honey ~ 1 … Continue reading »
I found this recipe on Pinterest last night and knew immediately that I had to try it. Here are the 3 ingredients: ~raw milk ~ organic cheese ~ organic breadcrumbs Turn oven on to 425 degrees. Pour the milk and crumbs into separate bowls. Gotta love kids tupperware (BPA free) Then slice the cheese and … Continue reading »
Sorry this picture is a little messy. The reality in Kaley’s Kitchen sometimes. Remember ~ A Messy Kitchen is a Happy Kitchen. Well this kitchen was happy on guacamole salsa day! I was making lunch for 3 adults and 4 kids who were anxious to eat. Thanks Jenny for the idea and recipe. She was … Continue reading »
We love this dressing from Nourishing Traditions Cookbook. We add more cilantro, some sea salt, and a little garlic powder for our version. It is good. Makes about 3/4 cups 1/2 cupe extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon cilantro~ finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano dash cayenne pepper pinch of … Continue reading »
I like to make popcorn for movie nights. It is a fun treat. My 2 year old loves popcorn so I make a healthy version. You need a stainless steel pot w/ a lid. ~or something similar Place on stovetop with 3 tablespoons of oil (coconut oil is the best). Pour 1/2 cups of popcorn … Continue reading »
This smoothie recipe is pretty simple: raw milk, raw yogurt, and a little organic flavored yogurt. If you are not a raw yogurt drinker this may not make too much sense. It is important to include 1/2 raw yogurt, so that the healthy benefits of the raw yogurt are not left out. But as always, … Continue reading »
A great quote, “To me, true health is…achieved by following the laws of nature; when you break them, illness results. Health is not something bestowed on you by beneficient nature at birth; it is achieved and maintained only by active participation in well-defined rules of healthful living… rules which you may be disregarding every day. … Continue reading »
This is my baked chicken recipe. I have found that the type of oil you use on the chicken does make a big difference. It is great with grape seed oil. 1 organic/pastured chicken 1/2 cup grape seed oil Pepper, Sea salt, garlic powder (or fresh garlic minced) Turn oven to 350 degrees. Hold chicken … Continue reading »
Thanks to the Nourishing Traditions Cookbook I can make nourishing and delicious bone broths. Here is a what the book has to say about stocks: “Properly prepared, meat stocks are extremely nutritious, containing the minerals of bone, cartilage, marrow and vegetables as electrolytes, a form that is easy to assimilate. Acidic wine or vinegar added … Continue reading »
1 top round roast/ chuck roast (local/grassfed) 1 Tablespoon Salt 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder 1 Tablespoon Black Pepper 1 Tablespoon Thyme 1 organic Onion 1 bunch of cut organic Carrots 6-8 organic Potatoes sliced Place roast in crock pot and fill with water. Put enough water to barely hit the top of the roast. Pour … Continue reading »
We made raw butter a few days ago. One result of raw butter is leftover raw buttermilk. The raw cream separates into butter and buttermilk. The buttermilk is the liquid that is left at the bottom of the bowl. This is a great extra benefit of making raw butter. The buttermilk tastes a little sweet … Continue reading »
Hummus Recipe from Nourishing Traditions (Makes 2 cups) 2 cups basic chickpeas cooked 3 cloves garlic mashed 1 Tablespoon expeller-expressed flax oil 1/2 fresh lemon juice salt to taste pinch of cayenne pepper (I add 1/2 cup of raw yogurt) Place cooked chickpeas in food processor (least amount of liquid as possible). Add remaining ingredients and … Continue reading »
Our homemade butter. Continue reading »
