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A Peek at Our Real Food Budget

by on Nov 13, 2009 in natural & green, recipes & kitchen tips

Photo by fivedotdesign What does our food budget look like while trying to eat a real food diet on a budget? Today, I welcome you to take a peak into our food budget. We keep to the basics in our eating habits, nothing fancy. I have come to realize that although real foods can cost [...]

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Nourishing Protein Bars – A Great Whole Foods Snack

by on Nov 10, 2009 in recipes & kitchen tips

I am thankful for all the input that I received on my recent twitter request for yummy and nutritious larabar and granola bar recipes. Thanks for all the recipes! I wanted to share a collection of the recipes received here today with you all. My purpose in finding a good recipe was to have a [...]

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Nourishing Crockpot Carnival – November 17!

by on Nov 05, 2009 in recipes & kitchen tips

Are you in a busy season of life? Do you want to serve nutritious whole foods for your family but overwhelmed by the time and effort it may take? Do you have those full scheduled days running errands, here and there, and then come home and become stressed trying to throw dinner together? I personally [...]

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Sloppy Lentils in the Crockpot

by on Oct 27, 2009 in recipes & kitchen tips

It’s been one of those seasons when learning to use the crockpot has come in quite handy! It is so nice to be able to get dinner prepared while you have a little more energy in the morning, if you know what I mean? I have been adapting some of my favorite winter meals for [...]

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Homemade Pizza Supreme – Tips for the Best Pizza

by on Oct 06, 2009 in recipes & kitchen tips

Pizza is a family favorite at our house…especially when you load it up with lots of delicious, fresh and hearty toppings! Here are my favorite tips for the best pizza: Pizza Stone I must say that I love my Pampered Chef pizza stone (thanks to hosting a PC show, I got this for free!). It [...]

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Choosing a Natural Soy Sauce & Why Bragg’s Liquid Aminos is Not It

by on Sep 29, 2009 in health & nutrition, recipes & kitchen tips

I have been using Bragg’s Liquid Aminos for awhile now thinking it was a better, healthier alternative to soy sauce. Knowing soy is not healthy for your body (especially since it is in practically every packaged product on the market), but still loving my stir fry, I wanted a healthy alternative. It is easy to [...]

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Cultures For Health: Matsoni Yogurt Review

by on Sep 22, 2009 in natural & green, recipes & kitchen tips

In light of our current giveaway from Cultures for Health, my friend Samara offered to give her review of one of the yogurt starters offered through this company. I personally am currently using the Viili starter and love it. It seems they all work well and have the same process for preparing. Matsoni Yogurt Review [...]

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When You Can’t Soak…Choose Sprouted Flour!

by on Aug 25, 2009 in health & nutrition, recipes & kitchen tips

What do I do if I can’t soak the flour for my favorite cookies or cake? What if the recipe doesn’t have the liquids necessary to soak? As you may very well know, soaking your grains is extremely beneficial for breaking down the phytates that prevent proper digestion of whole grains, as discussed in detail [...]

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Chicken & Bacon Shish Kabobs

by on Aug 18, 2009 in recipes & kitchen tips

We had a fun time hosting a neighborhood BBQ at our home on Sunday evening. We served these delicious shish kabobs and I just had to pass on the recipe to you all. They include marinated chicken chunks wrapped in bacon and barbaqued on the grill. You can skip the marinade if desired. We recommend [...]

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Healthy Appetizers: Bruschetta

by on Aug 18, 2009 in recipes & kitchen tips

I love making fresh bruschetta as a delightful appetizer during the summer months when fresh tomatoes and basil are coming off the vines. This is traditional bruschetta with a marinating twist. We served this while having a neighborhood BBQ party at our home on Sunday and everyone loved it! Enjoy! 4-5 tomatoes, roma is preferred [...]

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