I adore Fall! It’s amazing to see the leaves change and the air become crisp and cool. It’s also the time of year when I get to pull out some of my very favorite recipes! While I love each and every season and the food it brings, there is just something special about Autumn dishes.
"Fab Real Foodie Finds" Reviews
Safe, Traditional Skin Care- Vintage Tradition Tallow Balm
I have to share my latest find with you- Vintage Tradition Tallow Balm. These amazing balms are completely natural (to the point of being edible) and do wonders for your skin. When we had our sustainable farmstead, my hands were really chapped. We also had a lot of dry skin in the New England winter
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Non-Toxic Lifestyle
Let’s Talk Coffee…Enemas!
Wait, WHAT did she say??? I didn’t see THAT on the Starbucks menu! I know, I know. In the US, we aren’t used to seeing that crazy word, “enemas”, very often. But, guess what- LOTS of people are doing coffee enemas with beneficial health results. But why?…and how?? And…why??? Well, pop on over to THIS
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Non-Toxic Lifestyle
How to Make Your Own Non-Toxic Bleach Alternative
Regular chlorine bleach is no picnic to use in the home. It’s pretty toxic stuff, and when combined with other common household items (like ammonia, certain soaps and some organic (natural) materials) it can form highly toxic (sometimes fatal) gases/substances. We haven’t used bleach in a long time. So what do we use for cleaning?
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Non-Toxic Lifestyle
Does buying BPA-Free protect you and your family?
According to this article by the Alliance for Natural Health, many products that now boast they’re “BPA-free” have simply switched to a BPA relative that may be equally toxic called BPS! We’ve written on BPA before. Bisphenol-A is a dangerous, endocrine-disrupting chemical found in many polycarbonate plastics. It has been linked with serious health problems,
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Desserts, Sweets & Treats
Gluten Free Cinnamon Apple Tart (or Crumble)
This is a delectable treat and it’s a great way to use up the last of those apples. It will be one of the first recipes you want to make when apple season comes around again, as well! This is sort of a mix between a tart and a crumble. It’s rustic and comforting- and
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"Real Food Freebies" Giveaways
Are You Practicing Proper Potty Posture?
Did you know that sitting on a standard toilet is not the best position for effective elimination? It’s true! Historically, most cultures around the world actually favor a squatting position, rather than a sitting position, when going to the bathroom. And, just as ancient, traditional wisdom proves absolutely correct in regards to nutrition, it turns
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Side Dishes and Vegetables
Crispy Kale Chips- A Delicious Real Food Snack
Ok, sometimes when I recommend kale chips as a snack to my clients, they say “WHAT kind of chips?? That sounds gross!” Well, I love kale, but even for those who aren’t its biggest fan, these chips are a hit. Kids love them, too! Let them help with the preparation and they will enjoy eating
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Side Dishes and Vegetables
Buttery Minted Peas
This is a super easy side dish that goes great with a variety of entrees, especially wild-caught sablefish (or other white fish). The butter makes the peas creamy and the mint brightens everything up. Best of all, it comes together in a snap and you can use either fresh or frozen organic peas. I keep