Walking In The Woods . . . On our new farm, Daddypotamus and I recently discovered the ruins of an old cottage, complete with 1940's era washing machine, chimney and a stash of vintage mason jars. Carrying my loot home, I wondered if there was something special I could do with them. If you're looking for a few ideas also, here are 50 I [...] Continue Reading
Archives for March 2014
Keto Cloud Bread Recipe
When switching to a grain free or gluten free diet, one of the things most people miss most is bread. Sandwiches are a staple of most families menus (plus, they're so easy to pack for lunch!). So when I found out about cloud bread I knew I needed to give it a try. What is a Cloud Bread? Cloud bread (also called oopsie bread) is a high [...] Continue Reading
Spring Vegetable Stew From The Nourished Kitchen Cookbook
Paleo Cadbury Eggs. It's coming, y'all. I don't know who will figure it out, but someone will. And while it's sometimes fun to re-create old childhood favorites, my tastebuds long for more. Something better than a box. Something with soul that reminds me to savor the "fruity, grassy notes" of late harvest olive oil. Something like The [...] Continue Reading
Homemade Lemon Pepper Seasoning
Sprinkled over a whole roasted chicken, seafood and veggies like sauteed green beans or roasted zucchini, this lemon pepper seasoning recipe is a versatile, thrifty way to make use of leftover lemon peels. The bright flavor of lemon melds perfectly with the deep, spicy notes of peppercorns, and it's super easy to make. I don't even bother with [...] Continue Reading
5 Eczema Triggers To Avoid
Hey y’all, each week I share a useful tip, insight, or recipe from a book I’m reading. As you might imagine, I get a TON of books to review every month. It’s about time I start sharing the best of the best with you, so let’s get started! So, I may have mentioned a time or TEN that some of you have reported amazing results after using tallow [...] Continue Reading
Are My Baking Soda and Baking Powder Too Old for Baking?
Is your oven an alternate universe? You know, a place where fluffy biscuits are sucked into a black hole and replaced with hockey pucks? I love a good kitchen disaster story just as much as anyone, but I like fluffy biscuits more! If you feel the same way - and have eliminated the alternate universe theory - consider this: What if it's [...] Continue Reading
DIY Citrus Splash All–Purpose Cleaner
Hawaiian Breeze Paint Thinner doesn't quite have the right ring to it, does it? And yet when several top laundry products/ air fresheners were tested they were found to contain at least one chemical labeled as toxic or hazardous by federal law, including the active ingredient in paint thinner. (source) Interestingly, none of the chemicals [...] Continue Reading
Bone Marrow Butter with Rosemary and Parsley
Bone broth is well-documented for its many health benefits. But did you know that you can take that grass-fed marrow and make a nutrient-dense, delicious butter? What is Bone Marrow Butter? When bone marrow is frozen still inside the bone, it’s hard to distinguish from the bone itself. But when roasted, the marrow melts like butter. It's rich, [...] Continue Reading
