We use coconut oil for more than cooking at our house. With the naturally occuring anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral and anti-candida properties, coconut oil is a good friend in our home. Remember, coconut oil is not a bad fat, though for years it was given a bad rap. It is full of saturated fats and medium [...]
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In order to simplify meals in our house, for breakfasts and snacks we make up a warm bowl of gluten free porridge. Having the same thing for breakfasts may seem boring but in reality it is a comfort that never leaves me wondering “what will I make for breakfast today”? My dear husband prefers his [...] While doing some research on Ayurvedic health, I came across some interesting ideas in regards to the most digestible way of drinking milk. Ani and I are now drinking our goat Zipporah’s milk. I am only milking about a 1/2 pint per day because I am only milking her in the mornings and her little [...]
Gluten-Free Chicken Nuggets Here is a fun gluten-free treat to make for lunches or quick grab snacks. Put on your apron and put you little one up to the counter, these nuggets are easy and tasty! Always feel free to adapt and create your own variety of this recipe. In a large bowl mix together: 1 pound [...] Pre-Soaked Sour Cream Whole Wheat Pound Cake This is a recipe given to me from a friend, but I have adapted it quite a bit for easier digestion and nutritional benefit. Please feel free to experiment with it yourself. So far it seems pretty flexible with experimentation. I am pretty sensitive to both cow dairy [...] Each month I save my shillings for only one supplement for our family. We consume a lot of chicken/beef stock for our minerals, and fermented or cultured foods for our probiotics, enzymes and vitamins. However, in order to fully absorb the minerals we consume, we supplement with a high quality Cod Liver Oil which is [...] While reading The Encyclopedia of Country Living by Carla Emery and 2,ooo Down Home Skills, I came across a few valuble tips on preserving your farm fresh eggs. According to 2,000 Down Home Skills, eggs can be preserved by coating the egg with lard or any other clean grease, (coconut oil, or tallow should work just [...] Years ago I remember reading Sally Fallon’s comment in Nourishing Traditions regarding drinking goats milk on a regular basis. She spoke of the lack of folic acid (also known as folate) and vitamin B12 contained in goats milk compaired to cows milk. While reading that statement I remember thinking… “what about sheep’s milk?” Well Fallon was [...] chop those eggs Egg salad is a staple at our house. It is a tasty low-carb high-fat easy to grab snack or lunch. In an attempt to consume less “store bought” jars, I have tried to create an appetizing mayonnaise-free rendition of our beloved egg salad. Please note: Making you own homemade fermented mayo with olive [...] Did you know that Native Americans use to place a dead fish on every corn seed they planted for fertilizing the ground? The results were amazing to say the least. The Plymouth settlers were awestruck by the Native methods, how could rotting fish encourage the harvest to become so plentiful? There are several reasons why [...] I just recently gave Zukay Live Foods a try, tasting their naturally fermented raw relishes and salsas. I knew the products were overflowing with “life” and nutrients, however with the unpredictability of all fermented foods, I wasn’t so sure how happy my taste buds would be. Boy, was I in for a surprise! Hours after [...] 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. [...] 1/2 C. Softened extra virgin coconut oil [...] 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 [...] I’ve recently read how traditional cultures used different oils to clean their mouth instead of toothpaste. I usually brush my teeth with tea tree oil and water but I do want to learn more about oil brushing (gurgling). Apparently according to Dr. Bruce Fife in his book Oil Pulling Therapy, swishing certain oils such as [...] |
 
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