You all know how much Oh Lardy loves to ferment foods! If it is a veggie, a fruit, even a juice, we have tried to ferment it. So, it should come as no surprise that I decided to ferment my chicken feed. I mean, why not? Fermenting their food will improve the enzyme content and increase vitamin levels! Fermenting chicken … Read More
50 Junk Free Easter Basket Ideas
Easter is right around the corner! How do you all celebrate? One of my biggest memories of Easter from childhood is the Easter basket. We would get a basket in the morning, filled with cellophane grass and chocolate bunnies and other goodies. Sometimes there would be a book, or a toy, some playdoh or other treat. It was so exciting … Read More
Homemade Dark Chocolate Peppermint Truffles
I don’t have a huge sweet tooth, to be honest. But these dark chocolate peppermint truffles are AH-MAZING! I make them in bulk and keep in my freezer. They are perfect for a little sweet, chocolatey bite. They sort of remind me of a peppermint patty…but WAY better (and better for you). If I am going to eat sweets, they … Read More
The Best Homemade Solution for Puffy Eyes
Do you battle puffy eyes some mornings? I know I sometimes do! Sometimes I use a cold washcloth or cucumbers to reduce the puffiness but I recently came up with this serum to help. And it works great! Kelly and I have loved experimenting with our essential oil collection, making a variety of beauty and personal products such as lotion, … Read More
Pecan Bars
I love pecan pie. It is my favorite Thanksgiving dessert. I brought a homemade pecan pie to my Thanksgiving feast last year and it was amazing. I decided to throw a little twist into my pecan themed dessert this year to mix it up a bit. I saw a recipe in a magazine for homemade pecan bars and it inspired me. … Read More
Nacera’s Lemon Ginger Chicken Tajine
We have been so honored with the opportunity to review and share with you a brand new cookbook from Caitlin Weeks of Grass Fed Girl and Chef Nabil Boumrar. Mediterranean Paleo Cooking is a beautifully written and photographed cookbook, showcasing Paleo coastal recipes inspired by North Africa, the Middle East and Europe; recipes with no gluten, grains, inflammatory oils, dairy or … Read More
A Real Food Thanksgiving Recipes Roundup
Can you believe turkey day is right around the corner? Where has time gone??? I am beginning to plan my menu and have been looking around for new and exciting Thanksgiving recipes. And, sure enough, some of my favorite bloggers have come through with some pretty cool dishes. And without further ado…here they are! Side Dishes: Acorn Squash Custard … Read More
Are You Soaking Nuts for Better Digestion?
Nuts make a great snack. They are crunchy, filling, nutritious, full of healthy fats, easy to eat on the go. They are great turned into nut butters, added to yogurt, oatmeal or smoothies or make your own trail mixes. Yet, did you know our ancestors ate nuts differently than we do? As is the case many times (think bone broth, … Read More
Freezer Packs for your Smoothie Recipes
I love making smoothies! They are such an easy way to deliver nourishing food to our bellies! Smoothie recipes can be so versatile, too! You can throw anything you want into a blender and turn it into a smoothie! I am not saying that it will be good, but still. Creating your smoothie recipes doesn’t have to be tricky. All … Read More
Immune Supporting Echinacea and Elderberry Gummies
Every year when the leaves start to fall, I start to get obsessed at keeping our immune systems as strong as possible! Why do we get sick? It isn’t just because we are exposed to germs. Ever wonder while some people can be exposed to something and not get sick? Or why some get sick but recover quickly? It … Read More
Fermented Pumpkin Butter
It is fall! Pumpkins are everywhere! On our doorsteps, decorating our house, and in our food! Everywhere you look, there is pumpkin spiced this and pumpkin flavored that. The other day I was gifted a jar of pumpkin butter from Trader Joe’s. I have always wanted to try pumpkin butter, simply because it sounds divine! When I think of … Read More
Autumn Beef Stew with Pumpkin
We love beef stew in the fall, especially on a cool, rainy autumn night. There is something hearty, nourishing and warming about a nice, steaming mug of stew. It took me awhile to find a ‘go to’ recipe for stew. I tried so many different recipes out there but never really loved any of them. Then, I stumbled upon a … Read More
How to Render Beef Tallow in a Crockpot
If you knew me back in the late 80s and 90s, you would totally get that this is something I never thought I would do. I mean, I was eating fat free frozen yogurt and Swedish Fish and fat free cheese and *gasp* Butter Buds. I would hardly let butter or olive oil come near my lips and I certainly … Read More
Wort Brined Pickles
Allow me to let you in on a little known fact about Kelly of Oh Lardy. Her husband loves to brew his own beer. He hates the cleaning part of brewing, but he loves brewing. I guess this shouldn’t be too much of a surprise since we pretty much ferment anything over here at Oh Lardy. But my husband was … Read More
7 Benefits of Fermented Foods
Do you eat fermented foods? You should! Fermentation is a traditional form of preservation dating back thousands of years. Essentially, the bacteria naturally present on food begins breaking down sugars and starches in food. This produces lactic acid which halts the growth of ‘bad’ bacteria, so the food is preserved not rotted. Not only is the food preserved but it … Read More
Italian Sausage and Pepper Strata Recipe
We love breakfast foods in our house…especially savory breakfast foods with plenty of eggs (from backyard chickens, of course)! We even love to have them for dinner! Breakfast food is good food anytime of the day! Frittatas, Bacon Hash, Breakfast Casseroles, even Oatmeal! Yum!! Can’t get enough!!! I got this recipe for an Italian Sausage and Bell Pepper Strata from … Read More