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Eating healthy on a very tight budget

I recently heard a man call in to the nightly news program in regards to the failing economy. He mentioned that he lost his job and currently eats mainly lentils while his budget is tight. First of all I think it is sad and wrong that anyone in the world should have to be hungry. [...]

Homemade Coconut oil toothpaste

1/2 C. Softened extra virgin coconut oil                                                                                                   [...]

Garlic – Health Benefits – Fermented Garlic

Mmmm! Garlic, probably the chef’s best friend in the kitchen. I love to use garlic in everything I can think of and find that I use at least 5 cloves everyday to add to our food. Though, sauteed or roasted garlic are the popular preparation methods, I like to ferment my garlic in a quart [...]

10 things to always have in the fridge/freezer

Stock, beef or chicken stock for soups, stews, sauces and to drink as a healing gelatin and mineral rich tea.
Butter, unsalted, preferrably from grassfed cows if you can afford it. Plain butter is better than no butter. Ani will eat it by the stick if I let her….a spoonful or two is a better size. [...]

Homemade Beef or Chicken Stock

Making your own stock should be an easy routine, giving you a savory nutritious starter for all your soups, stews, sauces, mineral supplements etc. It is full of gelatin (extracted collagen for animal bones which is incredibly healing on the intestinal tract) easily accessible minerals and FLAVOR!

In crock pot or large stainless steel pot place [...]

What are you planting this year?

Last year was my first attempt at a garden. Though we harvested some yummy healthy treats, I have a better idea this year what to plant and what not to plant. I have made my list in consideration of what we eat, our zone 5 region and which vegetables are more expensive when buying from the store.