Do you love the flavor of the creamsicle push-up pops we grew up with but not the corn syrup, dextrose, polysorbate 80 and other questionable ingredients they contain? These gelatin cups are a yummy way to get the benefits of gelatin into your diet with all of its protein and amino acids for repairing your skin, hair, and nails… not [...] Continue Reading
Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe
Magic in a pan. <-- That's what my husband calls this super easy homemade taco seasoning. On busy nights I saute it with beef or turkey for tacos, mix it with a little tomato paste to season Mexican rice, or saute it with chicken, bell peppers and onions for easy fajita bowls. Like a few of my other go-to staples - this chipotle mayo, for [...] Continue Reading
Foods & Supplements That Support Bone Healing
I have a cabinet full of herbs that support everything from sleep to immune function. I also keep Dermabond (liquid stitches) in my purse. But this week my son hurt his wrist while playing kickball, and after pressing his fingernails on both hands to see how quickly the color returned (to assess circulation), checking his range of [...] Continue Reading
Lovely Lemon Mousse (Dairy Optional)
I love the bright freshness that lemon brings to recipes like poppyseed muffins, macaroons, and of course this easy lemon mousse. Made with just lemon curd and whipped cream or coconut cream, it's light, fluffy and melt-in-your mouth delicious. Now, if you’ve never made a mousse, don’t be intimidated by the fancy sounding [...] Continue Reading
Shrimp Creole Recipe (Gluten-Free, Dairy Optional)
Once upon a time, I ate my way through New Orleans' French Quarter . . . the famous home of fried beignets, dirty rice, shrimp creole and more. Although I loved all of my experiences there - especially the pontoon boat swamp tour and the live music - what I remember most is the food. That's probably why when it came time for me to get [...] Continue Reading
3 Benefits Of Elderberry Tea (And How To Make It)
Have I ever told you about the time my entire family came down with Face Punch Disease? That was not what it was actually called, of course, but it perfectly describes what it felt like. We’d been traveling a lot that fall, and not taking our elderberry syrup or our fire cider. This year I’m prepared – I’ve got our natural remedy kit [...] Continue Reading
Tocotrienols: The Vitamin E You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Imagine this: You join a community softball team, and it turns out you're pretty amazing. One day, you're in the dugout, asking for a bat, and someone places a dark, winged-creature in your hands. Same name but the same thing, right? It's a little like that when it comes to vitamin E, which is a name that actually refers to eight distinct [...] Continue Reading
Strawberry Muffins Recipe With Streusel Topping (Gluten-Free)
Maybe it's obvious from all the strawberry recipes I've shared - freezer jam, ice cream, and jello to name a few - but ripe, sweet strawberries are kind of a thing in my house. This recipe for strawberry muffins is one of my personal favorites. It pairs a rich, cakey batter with a crunchy, crumbly streusel topping, and it's surprisingly [...] Continue Reading
