I’m kind of a made from scratch girl. Not always by choice. Some days I wish I could just grab something pre-made to save myself the stress and time, but alas that will never be the case. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and mostly grain-free prepared foods just don’t exist, and if they did I’m certain they’d cost … Read more
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Fermented ketchup? No, it isn’t a science experiment gone bad. This homemade ketchup is actually delicious! We’ve been on a bit of a fermented food kick lately, and it is a big change that we plan to continue. We aren’t brand new to eating fermented foods, but we have definitely never been as passionate about … Read more
Oh breakfast! I’ve talked a lot before about how breakfast really is my favorite meal of the day! Bacon, eggs, scones, parfaits, pancakes, sausages, ripe fruit…and coffee!!! What’s not to love? Many families transitioning to a grain-free lifestyle find breakfast to be one of the hardest meals to change. Cereal has become such a staple … Read more
In our home, we love detox baths! Taking a weekly detox bath has become part of our natural detox routine with our three children to keep their bodies healthy and their immune systems strong. We have used detox baths for our kids to kick colds and other viruses, to gently cool their bodies when fevers … Read more
Who doesn’t love breakfast? I would eat breakfast three times a day if I could. I especially love biscuits and scones. There is just something about their tender, flaky texture that just melts in your mouth. Being a gluten free, dairy free and generally Paleo family has meant I have had to be very creative … Read more
Trying to feed your family without a plan typically ends with ordering in, a last-minute thrown together meal that is boring and bland, or something out of a box or can that is less than ideal or healthy. Meal planning can seem like a daunting task for a busy Mom, but I am going to … Read more
Constipation is no fun…if you’ve ever dealt with the occasional bout of sluggish bowels or even chronic constipation, you know what a battle it can be. Your stomach hurts, you have no appetite, and it even impacts your mood, turning you into a real grouch! The same is true for kids. When my little people … Read more
Who doesn’t love a big bowl of spaghetti and meatballs? This is a weekly staple in most families, and is one sure way to get your little ones to eat! Following a grain-free or low-carb diet (such as Keto or Paleo) can have a lot of positives like losing weight, healing your gut, or even … Read more
I love making things from scratch. We try to feed our children whole foods, locally grown and organic whenever possible. While we were doing the GAPS diet, I loved making raw milk yogurt and kefir for the kids (neither my hubby nor myself can tolerate dairy other than ghee and butter). Yogurt was one of … Read more