When I was growing up in Texas, cornbread was served hot out of the oven, with a giant blob of margarine and a drizzle of honey on top. In my kitchen, though, I've switched things up by replacing the fake butter with the real deal and leaving out the corn. Although my family does occasionally eat some grains, this grain-free "cornbread" recipe is [...] Continue Reading
Easy Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe
With just five minutes of prep and only a few simple of ingredients needed, this yummy honey mustard chicken is one of my favorite easy recipes for busy weeknights. It was created by my chief photography assistant, pan-stirrer and cookie dough snatcher - my daughter Katie - who just published a cookbook with her friends called Chef [...] Continue Reading
Naturally Sweetened Lemon Gelatin Recipe (Copycat Jello)
Tart, sweet and irresistibly jiggly, this lemon jello is rich in collagen protein, which is an essential nutrient for lustrous hair, glowing skin and strong nails. Unlike the little packets of yellow #5 and refined sugar we grew up with, it's made with just a handful of wholesome ingredients - fresh lemon juice, honey, water and a dash [...] Continue Reading
Vegetable Gardening for Beginners: Tips & How To Start
I've tried almost every form of gardening at one time or another - container, raised bed, a huge farm garden and even a kitchen counter garden where I grow fresh sprouts. Some of my efforts flopped, some were moderately successful, and others were so wildly successful that I had to get creative about using all our delicious veggies up. [...] Continue Reading
DIY Vinegar + Hydrogen Peroxide All-Purpose Cleaner Recipe
Non-toxic and affordable, hydrogen peroxide is classified by the CDC as "a stable and effective disinfectant" for hard surfaces. (1) It can brighten laundry, clean mirrors, and more. I've already covered many of the ways it can be used around the house, but in this article I'm going to show you how to increase its effectiveness by using [...] Continue Reading
How To Make Fizzy Elderberry Soda
Fizzy elderberry soda is a delicious way to support immune function naturally, and I'm going to share with you two simple methods for making it. One is naturally fermented and chock-full of probiotics, and the other is a five minute version that you can make with elderberry syrup, sparkling water and an optional splash of [...] Continue Reading
14 Hydrogen Peroxide Uses for Cleaning & Disinfecting
When most of us think of the word "disinfectant," we imagine store-bought options that often contain EPA-registered pesticides and can trigger asthma-like symptoms. (1). However, there's a cheap, non-toxic, effective option that you probably already have on hand right now - hydrogen peroxide. According to the Centers for Disease [...] Continue Reading
18 Uses for Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth
So, the other day I was talking to a friend about this homemade deodorant for sensitive skin, and she wondered aloud if she really needed to buy "a whole bag of this diatomaceous earth stuff just to make deodorant." And I was like, WAIT, YOU DON'T HAVE SOME ALREADY?? Clearly I have failed as a friend, because you guys, this stuff is [...] Continue Reading
