Recently on my Facebook page I shared a very informative post by The Kitchen Rag entitled: Is Your Olive Oil Adulterated with Rancid Vegetable Oil. This post stirred up quite a bit of conversation, which is exactly why I share information like this. The issue of olive oil adulteration is real and consuming these adulterated
Beverages
Over 20 Natural Cocktail Recipes- A Real Food New Year’s Eve Celebration
Looking for a little something sparkly or full of cheer to celebrate this New Year’s Eve? Skip the artificially flavored and colored, overly sweet corn syrup laden mixers and shake up a natural cocktail instead. Here are 20 ideas from some of our friends around the blogosphere! The Perfect Cosmopolitan from Our Nourishing Roots Mojito
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Basics & Staples
Last-Minute Gift Ideas for the Real Foodie
I heard once of a couple who started saving for Christmas gift-giving in January. They would set aside a little bit each month and do their shopping throughout the year. As much as I would one day love to plan this far in advance, these days I am lucky if I start thinking about Christmas
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Beverages
Easy Real Food Homemade Egg Nog- Thick and Creamy
Yadda yadda – here’s a charming egg nog story. I could bore you with the details, but I don’t want to delay you from making this recipe right NOW. It blows any store-bought eggnog completely away. And if cooked eggnog isn’t your thing, check out this raw eggnog recipe full of nutrient-dense goodness. If you
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Basics & Staples
Warm Vanilla Sugar
This sugar is wonderful to have around your home as a special treat and for parties. It also makes a wonderful gift any time of the year. Warm Vanilla Sugar by Amy Love, Real Food Whole Health Ingredients: 1 cup unbleached, organic cane sugar 3-4 vanilla beans Directions: Preheat oven to 200 F. Working on
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Basics & Staples
Easy Rosemary-Meyer Lemon Finishing Salt
This is a wonderful DIY recipe that works great as a gift any time of the year. It is easy to make, gourmet but affordable. Use organic ingredients whenever possible for best results. Easy Rosemary-Meyer Lemon Finishing Salt By Amy Love, Real Food Whole Health 1 cup unrefined sea salt (like Real Salt or Celtic
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Desserts, Sweets & Treats
Crispy Glazed Walnuts
These little beauties are my favorite holiday treat…and they make GREAT gifts! In fact, don’t be surprised if this becomes your new tradition, because people will be begging you to refill the jars you gifted them. Truth be told, these crispy little nuts make a fabulous treat year-round, but we always made them at Christmas.
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Connections
How to Entertain Guests with Dietary Restrictions
It is becoming increasingly common for individuals to have restrictions in their diet. Between food allergies, special diets (GAPS, Paleo, Gluten-Free, etc.) and individuals who are simply trying to avoid certain foods, it is rare to host a party these days without at least someone having dietary restrictions. Accommodating family and friends in your home
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Basics & Staples
101 Gluten Free Snow Day Recipes
It’s the most wonderful time of year: the first real snow day! Children stay home from school, roads are quiet, families gather around a crackling fire, and everyone flocks to the kitchen for freshly baked (gluten free!) goodies, hot soup and warm drinks. In New England, we anticipate the snow with much excitement. We love