I get so so excited when I see more and more organic, non-gmo, grass fed and other ‘real food’ items in all types of grocery stores! I love that what was once ‘weird’ and ‘alternative’ is becoming more mainstream, particularly when it comes to meat. But I do keep wondering…is that grass fed meat really grass fed? I was recently talking … Read More
Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
Once fall starts approaching, the weather starts cooling and leaves start falling, my family begins to crave soups. Nourishing, warm soups made with fresh ingredients and plenty of bone broth. My daughter’s ultimate favorite soup is butternut squash. She could eat this almost every day. I always make a different recipe as I haven’t found one I really love…until now. … Read More
Traditional Healing Bone Broth – Chicagoland
Traditional Healing Bone Broth Ever hear the term “Chicken Soup cures all”? Well, that didn’t arise from store bought chicken soup but rather chicken soup made with a chicken adn the bones. All traditional cultures made use of bones, usually in a nutritive bone broth. Sadly, the use of homemade meat broths to produce nourishing and flavorful soups and sauces … Read More
Hearty Green Autumn Salad
I was looking through my refrigerator, hungering for a nice hearty salad for our dinner. I saw leftover crockpot chicken, a container of chick peas, some arugula and a bag of brussels sprouts I had forgotten about and started thinking. I headed to the internet and discovered this delicious “Great Greens” salad. It looked delicious and I had the ingredients … Read More
Delicious AND Healthy Breakfast Casserole
I love savory breakfasts, full of eggs, veggies, cheese and meats. I will always take a pass on the Belgian waffles, the French toast and head straight to the egg scramblers. Many times these meals get a bad rap as being unhealthy. But if you use healthy and nourishing ingredients, you can make a delicious and filling breakfast casserole that … Read More
Stuffed Peppers – Real Food Style
I have always loved stuffed peppers. It doesn’t matter if they are little tiny peppers stuffed with cheese or spicy jalapenos stuffed with meat, or big bell peppers stuffed with veggies, rice and sausage…I love them all. My mom used to make stuffed peppers often when I was a kid and they were so delicious. Unfortunately, looking back on them … Read More