In my opinion, the mark of a good cook is knowing how to use salt and spices appropriately. It doesn’t matter if you are making a simple dish or a fancy one, it’s not going to be good unless the salt and spice is just right. My spice cabinet is probably the most important area
Beverages
Pumpkin Spiced Chai Tea Latte
It’s Autumn…and that means pumpkin-spiced everything! Everywhere you look, from Starbucks to gas stations, Pumpkin Spiced Lattes are the go-to Fall beverage. But what is lurking in the cup? Across the board, these drinks have enormous amounts of sugar (or high fructose corn syrup), artificial flavors, colors, GMOs, preservatives and more. Ick! It’s easy to
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Beverages
Simple Farmhouse Lemonade
In the warmer months, as we spend time on the porch soaking in the sunshine and relishing the soft breeze, it’s nice to sip on something refreshing. This simple Farmhouse Lemonade fits the bill! The fresh juice of bright lemons, tempered with the sweetness of maple syrup, mixed with fresh spring water over crushed ice…now
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Real Food Recipes
Buttered Broccoli with Lemon
This easy, nutritious and utterly delicious vegetable side dish goes with so many entrees. It’s very quick, too! Buttered Broccoli with Lemon by Amy Love, Real Food Whole Health 1 head organic broccoli, washed and florets trimmed from stems 2 TBL grassfed butter Organic garlic clove, grated or granulated garlic (optional) Unrefined sea salt &
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Main Dishes & Entrees
Gluten Free Chicken Piccata
This lovely chicken dish is elegant enough to serve for company, but easy enough for a quick weeknight meal. Savory chicken topped with a silky sauce dotted with salty capers and brightened with fresh lemons, this dish is sure to please any palate. Simply pair with a veggie or two of your choice- garlic broccolini,
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"Fab Real Foodie Finds" Reviews
A Review of Zukay Kvass
I met Scott Grzybek, founder of Zukay Live Foods, several years ago at a conference. I was so impressed by Zukay’s resolve to sourcing local, organic foods and their commitment to utilizing ancient and traditional preparation methods to create quality foods! I recently got the opportunity to try several of Zukay’s organic, live, raw, traditionally
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Connections
Why We Eat Chinese Food on St. Patrick’s Day
It’s St. Patrick’s Day… and the traditional meal of corned beef and cabbage alongside a dark stout or porter is being served in many homes, bars and pubs. I grew up with a strong Irish influence by way of my grandfather. St. Patrick’s Day was a day to gather around, enjoy a good meal and
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Main Dishes & Entrees
Gluten Free Asian Lettuce Wraps
This is a quick and easy real food meal! It works as an appetizer or as a main course and it’s delicious. We used to love ordering lettuce wraps at the restaurant P.F. Chang’s. This, of course, was before we switched to a real food lifestyle. I don’t even want to think about what unpronounceable
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Real Food Diet
Are You Skipping This Important Part of the GAPS Protocol?
Hey you… Yeah, YOU! Are you on GAPS? Doing gut healing? Detoxing? Dealing with liver issues? Headaches/migraines? Constipation or sluggish digestion? Then you need to read this! Today we’re guest posting over on GNOWFGLINS about an important, but sometimes taboo, topic. Hop over to the post to check it out!