Friends, this is it. An all natural deodorant that works. WORKS, I tell you! No crappy ingredients. Just five natural ones that last all day long. No stinkiness. Just smell my pits if you don’t believe me. But here is where it gets interesting…your doubting husbands and family members may even start to use it. GASP! I had been … Read More
Real Food Transition: Are You Soaking Grains?
If you have been following Oh Lardy, you probably know by know that, if you eat grains, you should be eating whole grains, not refined grains. Whole grains are the seeds of grasses that are not processed. They contain all of the parts and nutrients that occur naturally in the seed. Unfortunately, the Standard American Diet is chock full of … Read More
Nicely making whey
It is no secret that Tamara and I love to ferment foods. If you take a look through our recipes, it shouldn’t take long to stumble across a fermented food or two! In fact, Oh Lardy has presented a series on fermented foods. We love the stuff! You may notice that we mention the use of whey, or some other … Read More
Real Food Transition: Whole Grains
When transitioning to a Real Food lifestyle, it is important to learn about the difference between whole and refined grains and how to find whole grains at the store. The Standard American Diet is chock full of refined grains that are essentially treated like sugar in the body. And while not everyone tolerates or chooses to eat grains, for … Read More
Giveaway: Planning Children’s Birthday Parties Book
What happens after you decide to have a birthday party? Planning in advance is essential for surviving! Libby and Penny detail the necessary information you need for a successful and engaging birthday party. This book is a great resource that offers realistic, in-depth explanations and strategies beginning with pre-planning, continuing through the party day and beyond.
A Real Food Birthday Party Round-up!
In my family of 5, all of our birthdays fall in the first four months of the year. One in January, two in February, one in March, and one in April. As soon as the New Year passes, I go into Birthday Mode. Are we having a party? Where will it be? Who are the guests? And, most importantly, what … Read More
How to Season Cast Iron
When my husband asked me what I wanted for my birthday, I knew exactly what I wanted. An 8-inch unseasoned cast iron skillet. This would be my FIRST cast iron kitchen tool, can you believe it? Well, I guess that isn’t entirely true. I do have several pieces of enameled cast iron. Don’t get me wrong, I love my enameled … Read More
Natural Homemade Vapor Rub
We are constantly doing a lot to support our healthy immune systems. We eat fermented foods, take elderberry syrup, eat lots of green veggies and take Juice Plus. Awhile back, I was on the hunt for a salve with soothing vapors that I could make at home. Besides, I have been on the hunt for non-toxic recipes or products to replace the … Read More
How to Make Fermented Foods
Culturing or fermenting foods is a way of easily preserving foods and at the same time encouraging the growth of good bacteria (probiotics) which have numerous health benefits. Some of the benefits of consuming fermented foods are restoring proper balance of bacteria in your gut (should be 80-20 ratio good-bad; most of the time is not due to our SAD … Read More
How to Can Tomatoes – Our Guide to Canning Tomatoes
Summer is almost over and sadly, garden fresh tomatoes are coming to an end (at least in Chicago)! To preserve your bounty, waterbath canning is an easy way to go! I like to can some of my summer produce because I can keep it either in my pantry or a shelf in my basement until ready to use. It doesn’t … Read More