You know that Kelly and I are passionate about eating Real Food, getting our kids to eat Real Food and limiting things like GMOs, chemicals, artificial flavors and colors. Well, we are also passionate about getting rid of toxic cleaning products in our home, like fabric softeners, Windex and bathroom cleaners. It is amazing how clean your house can be … Read More
How to cook grains
Do you ever forget how long you are supposed to cook grains? I do all the time! I usually am in mid-meal prep and have to google how much water and how long to cook my quinoa, brown rice or millet! We have put together a ‘How to Cook Grains’ guide for you to print out and easily have … Read More
10 Ways to Save Time in the Real Food Kitchen
Switching to a Real Food lifestyle definitely takes some getting used to. No more running out to get pizza, stopping by McDonald’s, loading up on prepackaged frozen dinners. I could really spend my whole day in the kitchen making sure my family eats right. But who has that kind of time? There are a few things I do to ensure … Read More
How to Ferment Vegetables – Quick Start Guide
Fermenting fruits and vegetables at home can be a daunting task. I know when I first started, I was afraid I was doing it all wrong. But, fermenting doesn’t have to be frustrating! There is a simple technique that can be used to ferment almost everything! Do you ever wonder how to ferment vegetables? Well, wonder no more! You know we … Read More
7 Ways to Improve Digestive Health
Do you have trouble with your digestion? It is a common problem these days. There are many things you can do that do not involve taking medications! You can add nutrient dense, easily digestible foods to help nourish and settle your gut. Here are 7 of my favorite ways to improve digestive health: 1. Homemade bone broths Bone broths are … Read More
2 Tips to Keep Food From Sticking in Stainless Steel Pans
When you are transitioning to a Real Food kitchen, changing out your pots and pans is a very important step that I recommend when it comes to cooking tools. Ditch the non-stick pans with their toxic coatings and embrace cast iron, stainless steel, ceramic and enameled cast iron! Not everyone loves stainless pans at first. One of the biggest complaints … Read More
Benefits of Green Vegetables (with a FREE printable)
Last week I announced my goal for the month of drinking a green drink every day. I am mostly drinking green juices, but having some smoothies here and there too. I also shared a roundup of over 30 delicious green drink recipes as inspiration. Have you tried any yet? You may be wondering…why the green drink? Well, green vegetables are … Read More
Six Natural Ways to Cure a Hangover
Have you ever had a bit too much to drink? Woke up the next morning feeling pretty bad? If you have, I have some tips to help you cure a hangover in a hurry!
Coconut Oil Pulling: The Beginner’s Guide
If you have been reading Oh Lardy, you know that in the past I made a goal to oil pull every morning. Well, guess what! I did! And it was great! I keep a small jar of organic coconut oil and a spoon in my bathroom and put a spoonful in my mouth upon arising. I would ‘swish swish swish’ while I … Read More
My Top Tips to Save Time and Money in the Kitchen (and a FREE meal plan printable)
While visiting friends and family this holiday season, I noticed a few things about having a real food kitchen (or about not having a real food kitchen). And it led me to think about my top tips to save time and money in the kitchen! So many people say that eating real food, food that is less processed, organically grown, … Read More
Tips on How to Handle Holiday Stress
The holidays are supposed to be a magical time…a time for friends, family, good food, laughter. I always sit and stare at my elaborate Christmas Village (yes I have one) and wish I was living there…on the fluffy snow, with the warm glow of a fire behind leaded glass windows, dressed in holiday clothes singing carols. I feel like I … Read More
100+ Real Food Gift Ideas for the Holidays
It is the time of year where we are all scrambling to figure out what gifts to buy for our loved ones. I love sharing the gift of Real Food with others, hoping to spread health and wellness to all! I have put together this list of some of my favorite Real Food gift ideas. I really hope you find … Read More
7 Ways to Improve Digestive Health
Do you have trouble with your digestion? It is a common problem these days. There are many things you can do that do not involve taking medications! You can add nutrient dense, easily digestible foods to help nourish and settle your gut. Here are 7 of my favorite ways to improve digestive health: 1. Homemade bone broths Bone broths are … Read More
10 Uses For Fermented Foods and an easy recipe!
This is the last post in a series on gut bacteria and fermented foods. You now know about gut bacteria, the benefits of fermented foods and how to ferment foods at home. We also have several recipes for fermented foods on Oh Lardy! But…now what?! What do you do with these fermented foods? Before I get into 10 uses for … Read More
10 Ways to Beat Sugar Cravings
Do you feel like you are addicted to sugar? Constantly needing to ‘fuel up’ to increase your energy? Many people battle intense sugar cravings day in and day out. It can be very frustrating! You end up on a sugar roller coaster…going up and crashing down…needing more sugar to get your up again. Sugar cravings are caused by many things. … Read More
How to Render Lard
So, I have had some leaf lard sitting in my freezer for a few months. Rendering that lard has been on my to do list for quite some time. Honestly, I don’t know what I was waiting for. Since this was my first time, I think I was nervous about the process. Friends, it couldn’t be easier.