Spiced Persimmon Ice Cream

January 27, 2012
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So nice to have a gourmet treat tucked away in your freezer. This one is nourishing, a delightful change from the usual and very simple to create. Impress your dinner guests or reconnect with yourself for a few slow moments with this delicious Spiced Persimmon Ice Cream. Spiced Persimmon Ice … [Read More...]

How to Make Kombucha – A Visual Guide

January 21, 2012
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Kombucha is a delicious probiotic-rich drink that’s thrifty, fun and easy to make. Rumored to have originated in China around 200BC, societies throughout the world have been brewing kombucha for centuries. It is made by placing a strange gummy mushroom-like life form, called a scoby, into a gallon … [Read More...]

Fennel Au Gratin

January 20, 2012
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I LOVE Fennel. I use it in many dishes. In soups, krauts, tonics, on salads, roasted and more! This Fennel Au Gratin is a perfect pairing with chicken or fish. I know "au gratin" by definition includes bread crumbs but my jeans look better sans bread crumbs. So let's switch it up, baby! It's … [Read More...]

Vitamin A Toxicity – What You Need to Know

January 18, 2012
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  Naomy writes... I’m still confused and concerned about the Vitamin A during pregnancy and causing birth defects since I’m only 5 weeks pregnant... I’ve read various and conflicting information. I want to start taking a blend of fermented cod liver oil/butter oil and not sure if I should … [Read More...]

Earthing – Are You Connected?

January 16, 2012
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Have you ever noticed a subtle tingling or sensation of warmth rising up from your feet during a barefoot stroll on a sandy beach or grassy field glistening with the morning dew? Did you feel revitalized at the end of your walk? If you did, you experienced the earth energizing your … [Read More...]

Nutrient Dense Meatloaf

January 13, 2012
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I love to share a dinner of classic comforting favorites. It's fun to alter these classics just slightly so that they maintain the traditional taste we all love while boosting the nutrient profile through the roof. You see, I adore feeling like a super human. Nutrient Dense Meatloaf … [Read More...]

10 Grain-Free Dinners on a Budget

January 11, 2012
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Perhaps you are on the GAPS diet, eat low carb, or do Paleo. Personally, I just feel better when don't eat grains, beans, and white potatoes - even when the grains and beans are properly prepared through soaking, sprouting, or fermenting. I feel less bloated, less cranky, and even have clearer skin. … [Read More...]

Real Food Done Frugally – Getting Started

January 8, 2012
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The holidays are officially over at our house, so it's time to get our hands dirty with the Real Food Done Frugally budget. Since my post last week, I've gotten plenty of great tips. Some of my favorite ideas from readers for sticking to a budget: Soli @I Believe in Butter is planning to make … [Read More...]

Pear Apple Soup

January 6, 2012
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The savory sweetness of this soup is delicious served warm or cool. It’s a great way to add more bone broth to your diet without feeling like you’re having another cup of bone broth. Feels gourmet. Simple to make. Lovely to taste. Pear Apple Soup Ingredients 1/2 lb diced bacon for … [Read More...]

Get Ready for Real Food Devotee Fridays!

January 4, 2012
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  Meet Monica Ford.  She is one of my favorite friends and quite possibly the coolest Real Food rock star I know. I first met Monica as she passed me a cooler of kombucha, kraut, and other mysterious ferments out of the trunk of her very yellow car. I am so excited to announce that … [Read More...]