Our yard is full of spring dandelions! I had no idea about this little Utah treasure. The kids are in heaven with all the flowers popping up. I had each of the boys gather a bag full this morning. It was really quiet for about 30 minutes…. miracle around here! Garrett was so proud. Here … Continue reading »
I am starting to collect my leftover eggshells for my garden. This is a picture of the eggshells before they are washed. They should be rinsed before you crush and add them to the garden. I have been reading a lot about soil nutrition. Calcium is a very important mineral for soil. If there is … Continue reading »
I received and email a few days ago from Utah Natural Meat mentioning this little bit of information: “We are excited to announce that these are NO CORN / NO SOY chickens. This will be our first group of birds that we have raised without the use of those two grains. They have also been grass fed … Continue reading »
Our life has been a little crazy lately. I had to make a last minute flight to Florida for the closing of our Florida home. I left Grant with my in-laws for 4 days and decided to bring Garrett with me. Not sure if that was the best decision. The flight was long and the … Continue reading »
I’ve been looking for high quality grass-fed beef jerky for a few months. Regular store bought beef jerky is full of sodium and artificial preservatives. One particular artificial preservative that is toxic and well known is Sodium Nitrite. Sodium Nitrite has been linked to colon cancer and lung disease. Beef Jerky is full of it. Watch … Continue reading »
Wow! My 7 day Real Food Challenge is coming to a close. It has been a great experience for my whole family. Now at the end of it, my husband is starting to make some healthier eating choices (this is the best news for me)! I think the kids like spending more time in the … Continue reading »
The weekends can be tough for REAL FOODIES. Make sure you have whole real foods that you love~ all around. Cook something unique or fun. That can make eating exciting! For our little family I kept it simple again. We are trying to eat real food on a budget. Sometimes creativity takes a back seat … Continue reading »
How was Day 5 of Real Food? It went pretty good. I am getting into a Real Food routine. Cooking is like exercising. Once you make good habits, it is easy to keep up with it. I am spending more time in the kitchen with the boys and they are loving that. I try to … Continue reading »
Another day closer to my goal~ 7 days of Real Food. I am starting this post in the morning because both boys are at school right now. This helps me have a little quiet time to plan and prepare our meal for today. Last night I went ahead and prepared breakfast for today. I am … Continue reading »
Just finishing Day 3 of my Real Food challenge. Today was much easier that yesterday! I am halfway done with Step 1 of my Bee Healthy Challenge. I am usually not such an organized meal planner, so this part has already taught me a lot. I am sticking to it and not quitting. I think … Continue reading »
Wow. It is only 8:30 pm and I am already tired! I think there is something to cooking real food all day. Maybe it is all the cleaning up. I had to do my dishwasher twice yesterday. That was a first. Looks like I will be doing that again tonight! Today was a super busy … Continue reading »
My sister in law makes the best scalloped potatoes. I love this recipe and you will too. Total comfort food. Make sure you have a nice place to take a nap after~jk! Ingredients 4-6 sliced potatoes (slice them medium thin) 3/4 cup cream (fresh if possible) 1-2 tsp salt 1-2 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp … Continue reading »
I am feeding the boys only REAL FOOD this week. Since my 4 year old has been asking me to make Banana Blueberry Bread for 2 weeks I finally said OK. This is a great healthy (unprocessed) snack. I love trying new banana bread recipes. There are so many great choices online. Here is another one that … Continue reading »
Cooking a whole chicken in the crock pot is very convenient. I love my baked chicken recipe. The flavors are incredible. This is a great alternative way to cooking a whole chicken. You will end up with perfect shredded chicken. Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (remove giblets) 1 onion 1 Tbsp oil (grape seed, sunflower) 1-2 tsp sea … Continue reading »
Today was the first day of my Bee Healthy Challenge. I am on Week 1 (7 days of Real Food). I am posting my menu for today because I think food planning and preparation is the KEY to eating Real Food successfully. If there are no groceries at home and no time to cook, convenience … Continue reading »
I never liked oatmeal growing up. The texture really bothered me. It wasn’t until after my first son came along that I started eating oatmeal. My milk supply was low and I needed to include more lactogenic foods in my diet. Boy does oatmeal work! My milk supply increased almost immediately. As long as I … Continue reading »
My boys love chocolate milk. So do I! I have been using an organic chocolate syrup for awhile. It has less sugar and no HFCS. It is just the right sweetness. I stumbled on this great chocolate syrup recipe and wanted to give it a try. This is much less expensive than our organic brand. … Continue reading »
Now that both my boys are in school my life is busy and hectic. They are dropped off at different times and on different days, sometimes I feel crazy! It is well worth it! I love the few hours all to myself, 3 days a week. Don’t get me wrong, I love my boys, but … Continue reading »
I am limiting gluten right now and experimenting w/ gluten free recipes. I have made this tortilla recipe twice now and absolutely love it! Mexican food is my favorite, so I have to have a really good gluten free tortilla recipe now. This one hits the jackpot for me Here is my version and they … Continue reading »
A few weeks ago I started drinking wheatgrass juice~ almost everyday. I started slow with only 2-3 ounces and now I am up to about 6-8 ounces a day. At first I was not too thrilled about the added green drink to my diet, but now I find body really looking forward to my wheatgrass … Continue reading »
Last night I made dinner for my brother and his wife (who is 38 weeks pregnant!) and their 2 boys. I love the Nourishing Traditions Cookbook and cook from it often. It is an amazing resource packed with knowledge about proper food preparation, digestion, and detailed recipes. It is my favorite cookbook. When I am … Continue reading »
I completed a great 3 day cleanse last week. I lost a few pounds and felt great. I wanted to blog about my results. But first, why do we need to cleanse? Here are a few reasons: 1. we come in contact w/ toxins all day (and night)- pollutions, smoke, cleaning products, chemicals in food … Continue reading »
Can Traditional Cooking be Simple? Yes it can! There are a few ways it can be easier on us (some of us are busy you know):). Why cook traditionally in the first place? The answer: health benefits. People are becoming more educated on digestive health and understand its vast importance. Children need nutritious meals for … Continue reading »
I found a great cookie recipe with Quinoa as the main ingredient (from pinterest). I was a little surprised at first, but so excited to try. These cookies turned out great. These cookies are not too sweet, but have more of a granola bar type flavor. I still really enjoyed them and my boys liked … Continue reading »
I have been eating a lot of sauerkraut this summer. I am not sure why I am craving so much sauerkraut, but health experts believe that as your body (and gut) heals itself…even your cravings become healthier. This must be the case with me. My “bad” (unhealthy) cravings have almost disappeared these last few weeks. … Continue reading »
My husband lived in Taiwan for 2 years and he loves homemade asian food. This Taiwanese dish looks, sounds, and tastes amazing. This recipe originates from here. The recipe is simple and easy. The ‘three cup’ title refers to the equal ratio of the three principal ingredients: sesame oil, soy sauce, and rice wine. You … Continue reading »
My grandmother was healthy and very frugal. She was a great cook. Here is one of her favorite recipes. It is simple and tasty. Great for kids. Ingredients: 1/2 lb grassfed hamburger 1 14 ounce can organic stewed tomatoes 1/2 green pepper diced 1/2 onion diced 1-2 carrots finely shredded shredded cheese 1 1/2 – … Continue reading »
What is Water Kefir? It is a bubbly natural soda packed with probiotics. Water kefir contains over 40 strains of beneficial bacteria and yeast~probiotics. A full list can be found here. There are countless sites that discuss the benefits of probiotics, but one thing that stands out about water kefir is that these strains of … Continue reading »
We love homemade rehydration drinks. We live in a sunny state and we are outside a lot. We make a healthy alternative to the sugary sports drinks on the market. So we make a few. 1. This recipe is floating around the internet. I have used this when the boys are sick and it works … Continue reading »
We are probiotic junkies in this house. We have been incorporating more and more probiotics into our diet each day through beverages, snacks, dinner, and even dessert. The Nourishing Traditions Cookbook is a great resource for understanding the link between gut health and diet. It is important to consume good bacteria to fight off all … Continue reading »
