Unless you’re from Thailand, you’re probably unaware of the many benefits of Thai soups. In fact, I’m going to guess you can only name, at most, two Thai soups – tom yum (a hot and sour soup) and tom kha gai (a coconut chicken soup with galangal). Am I right? These are the only Thai soups I could name myself … Read More
Homemade Almond Milk
I’m gonna be honest. I never EVER thought that I would make almond milk at home. I mean, I love raw milk! It is so yummy! And I love making milk kefir for my smoothies! I simply have no room in my life for nut milk. Until now. You see, we started the Whole 30. If you are not familiar … Read More
Nourishing Mushroom Soup Recipe
Today, I am excited to share this delicious mushroom soup recipe from Benjamin Smith of theonlinegrill.com. I love soup and this recipe is legit!! Give it a try! I’ve had an odd history with mushrooms. For too long I completely neglected the magic white stuff. I often thought of it as flavorless and as filler food. But boy was I wrong! … Read More
Fermented Salsa Recipe
My family loves chips and salsa…like seriously has a problem and can eat a whole bowl! I decided to ferment some fresh salsa to bring all of the benefits of fermented food to our taco nights! I could add some real sour cream, fermented jalapenos, fermented garlic and wow! I have probiotic rich toppings for tacos, burritos, nachos and more. … Read More
How to Make Milk Kefir
Milk Kefir!!! My favorite fermented dairy to make at home. Why? Because it is SO easy. I am not even kidding. I guess most fermenting I do at home is super easy. But when it comes to dairy, I always think about yogurt. And that takes more steps than I am willing to do. At least right now. I … Read More
Pork Carnitas
Who regularly schedules Taco Tuesday in their house? We do! It is a favorite around here. And to keep it exciting, we chose Pork Carnitas to have in our tacos! Usually we just do the whole ground beef with taco seasonings. Or grilled chicken with the same. But to really get fancy, some Pork Carnitas were in order. This … Read More
Cherry Crisp
Don’t cherries scream summer to you? They certainly do for me!! Cherries have to be one of my most favorite fruits and I can’t wait to share this cherry crisp recipe with you! When my husband and I lived in the Seattle area during his Navy days, one thing I loved so much about summer was the road side cherry … Read More
Keep Your Pup Cool with a Dog Friendly Popsicle
You guys are going to love this frozen dog treat recipe! When the weather gets hot, we all feel it, right? I know for me in hot weather, I like to cool down with ice cold drinks, peppermint essential oil, homemade popsicles and other frosty treats! I often give my dog ice cubes and ice water but recently I … Read More
Sun Tea Recipe
Whenever I think of Sun Tea I am taken back to my childhood home, in the avocado green kitchen with blaze orange accents, where my mother would prepare her Sun Tea recipe week after week. She had this gallon sized jar, with a painted on picture of an orange sunset, that she used for her sun tea. She would set … Read More
Rise and SHINE: Baked Avocado Egg Cup Recipe (Paleo, Gluten Free)
I love savory breakfast foods. Like really LOVE them. I love eggs. I love avocados. Can it get any better than this baked avocado breakfast? Starting your day with a breakfast high in fat and protein is the perfect way to give you sustained energy throughout the day. And this breakfast couldn’t be simpler. Baking the egg in the avocado … Read More
Cilantro Maple Sriracha Chicken Wings Recipe
When I was making this chicken wings recipe, I had them all cooked and ready sitting on a platter on my kitchen island. I called the family to dinner as I finished up the simple salad we make almost every night. My back was turned and all I heard my husband say was ‘Holy cow! These are amazing.’ I turned around … Read More
My Favorite Super Simple Salad
This is going to sound like such a non-recipe, but we seriously eat this salad almost every night. It is so simple, so crunchy and oh so delicious! It is seriously a super simple salad. My brother, Dr. Tommy John, DC, turned us on to this salad a few years ago. He is passionate about all things healthy…real food, chiropractic … Read More
Fermented Kumquats
Can I just say that these fermented kumquats have been the best little orange surprise?? What that heck is a kumquat anyway? Kumquats are an edible fruit that closely resembles an orange, but is the size of an olive. The fruit can be eaten whole with the peel being slightly sweet and the center being slightly sour. My parents just … Read More
Learn to Ferment in 20 Minutes!
Recently, I recorded a video tutorial on how to ferment fruits and veggies with my friends Amanda and Michael Hinman, owners of Hinman Holistic Health Institute. I love sharing the beauty of fermenting!! Amanda and Michael own a powerful institute, Hinman Holistic Health Institute, where they work with families to help guide them to learn skills to have consistent messages … Read More
Pineapple Sauerkraut Recipe with Ginger and Turmeric
I have been wanting to add more ginger and turmeric to my diet because they are both such super powerhouses for nutrition. I often like to juice ginger and turmeric together, freeze in ice cube trays and use as ice cubes in water. This Pineapple Sauerkraut Recipe with Ginger and Turmeric is a great way to enjoy those benefits and … Read More
Chorizo Breakfast Hash
We LOVE breakfast in our home. Breakfast foods make our hearts sing. Sometimes, what is created in the kitchen is SO good, it becomes a blog post. Because, I feel greedy keeping this flavorful goodness to ourselves. I HAVE to share it with you. It is the right thing to do. After finding some chorizo from our sausage guy … Read More