Nourished and Nurtured

Pizza Toasts, including Quick and Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce (GAPS : primal : grain-free : gluten-free)

2012-05-27T06:00:00.000-06:00

I have yet to make a grain-free, GAPS-legal pizza crust that I think is worth the time and effort, so my family usually eats pizza casserole instead. But, with my new grain-free sandwich bread recipe, we are now eating pizza toasts, and they are delicious! The key is to dry out the bread a...

Finding Time for Yourself

2012-05-23T06:00:00.000-06:00

As a stay-at-home mother of two young children, I often find it hard to make any time for myself. It can be easy for me to go about my day-to-day life making no time for reflection, meditation, relaxation, or even my own health. After all, there is always more to do with the kids, around the...

Mushroom and Cheddar Crustless Quiche (GAPS : grain-free : primal)

2012-05-20T06:00:00.000-06:00

Mushrooms and cheddar cheese pair wonderfully with eggs in this crustless quiche recipe. The mushrooms are sauteed in butter to remove moisture, and then the whole quiche is baked in a cast iron skillet in the oven. This makes a hearty meal for any time of day. Mushroom and Cheddar...

Homemade Scrubby Bathroom Cleaner

2012-05-16T06:00:00.000-06:00

This recipe for bathroom cleaner requires only 4 ingredients, and is much more pleasant to use than those toxic cleaners from the store. It is incredibly easy to make! This cleaner works very well for scrubbing out bathtubs, sinks, and even toilets! I use it as an all-purpose cleaner...

Lemon Lime Custard Cake (grain-free : primal)

2012-05-13T06:00:00.001-06:00

Lemon and lime give this custard cake a wonderful, fresh flavor. It is rich, and especially tasty with some whipped cream, sour cream, or vanilla ice cream on top. We enjoyed this for breakfast as well as dessert. Lemon Lime Custard Cake 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup plus 2 Tb honey 8 oz...

Raisin Muffins (grain-free : GAPS : primal : paleo : gluten-free)

2012-05-11T06:00:00.000-06:00

As we head into summer, sometimes it is hard to find fresh fruit in season. Why not try some raisin muffins? My daughter especially loves these muffins since she loves raisins. They are cinnamon-y and delicious! Raisin Muffins Makes 12 muffins 1/2 cup butter or...

Another Diet and Health Update

2012-05-08T05:52:00.000-06:00

A couple months ago, I posted my results after two months on the Matt Stone's Diet Recovery program. Since people keep asking how things are going, I thought a detailed blog post was in order. It has been two months since the last update. Month 3 During the 3rd month I wanted...

Slow-Cooked Cajun-Spiced Beef Roast (GAPS-legal : primal : paleo : gluten-free)

2012-05-06T06:00:00.000-06:00

This cajun-spiced beef roast recipe cooks all day, resulting in tender, flavorful meat. This recipe can be thrown together in just a few minutes in the morning, and the delicious aroma will pervade the house all day. The flavor of the herbs and spices pairs wonderfully with the rich flavor of the...

Grain-free Sandwich Bread (GAPS : primal : gluten-free)

2012-05-02T06:00:00.000-06:00

After many tries, I have finally perfected my recipe for grain-free sandwich bread. This bread stays together well, and works great for packing lunches to go. Since it is made with almond flour and coconut flour, this bread is quite filling. My family has been very happy to...

Meatball and Mushroom Soup (GAPS : primal : gluten-free : grain-free)

2012-04-28T06:00:00.000-06:00

Meatballs and mushrooms make a great new twist on soup. The broth is spiced with dill, making a delicate flavor that is sure to please. Both kids and both adults in my house raved over this recipe. Meatball and Mushroom Soup Serves 4-6 Meatballs: one pound ground beef, preferably...

Changes to Your Emails from Me

2012-04-25T06:00:00.000-06:00

Those of you who are e-mail subscribers will probably notice a change: instead of receiving the full text of my blog posts, you will now be receiving only a portion in your e-mails. The reason for the change is that my content is being stolen and used on other sites, and it harder for the...

Lemon Coconut Muffins (grain-free : GAPS : primal : gluten-free)

2012-04-24T06:00:00.000-06:00

Fresh lemon zest imparts a wonderful lemony flavor that pairs well with the coconut flour. These lemon muffins are the newest variation on my old standby recipe for coconut flour muffins. Add a side of bacon or sausage, and breakfast is served! Lemon Coconut Muffins Makes 12...

Breakfast Salad and 3 Spoon Dressing (GAPS : grain-free : gluten-free : primal : paleo)

2012-04-20T06:00:00.000-06:00

We're coming to the end of local lettuce season here, and enjoying lettuce from my mom's garden. Crispy bacon and sliced boiled eggs pair nicely, especially when drizzled with my family's favorite salad dressing: 3 Spoon Dressing! This salad makes a great meal for breakfast, lunch, or...

Safety of Using Homeopathic Remedies While Breastfeeding

2012-04-18T06:00:00.001-06:00

This article is a guest post by Joette Calabrese. This is the second in a series on homeopathy for infants and children. As mothers, we know that there is no better nourishment for our babies than breast milk. Simple. Whatever a mother eats, drinks or uses...

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Perfected! (grain-free : gluten-free : GAPS version)

2012-04-13T06:00:00.000-06:00

I am really, really excited about this cookie recipe, as the taste and texture is like the cookies I remember from the days before we were eating grain-free. Straight out of the oven, these cookies are wonderfully crispy on the edges and chewy in the middle. After a day or two on the counter...

Tips for Planting the Summer Vegetable Garden and Deep Mulch Gardening

2012-04-11T06:00:00.001-06:00

This post is an updated version of one that was originally published in April 2011. We've passed our last frost date here in southern New Mexico, so it is time to plant the summer garden! I'm excited for the year ahead, and hoping to try a few new techniques this year. I have a couple...

Teriyaki Chicken Wings (gluten-free : grain-free : primal : paleo)

2012-04-08T06:00:00.001-06:00

I'm excited to share a wonderful recipe for teriyaki chicken wings from my friend Sharon. These wings are so good that everyone in my family clamors for more. The wings are marinated and then cook up in less than 30 minutes in a nice, hot oven. Teriyaki Chicken Wings Serves 4 About 2...

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (grain-free, gluten-free, primal, GAPS-option)

2012-04-04T06:00:00.000-06:00

My husband always requests cookies for his birthday. Last year, we had chewy cinnamon almond cookies, but this year I wanted to develop a new chocolate chip cookie recipe. These cookies are not very dense, and for whatever reason they are much tastier after being refrigerated (and they...

Easiest Plants for Beginning Gardeners

2012-04-01T06:00:00.000-06:00

Over the few years I've been gardening, I've learned that some plants require lots of effort, but some are very easy. If you are just getting into gardening, you may as well start with the easiest plants! The easiest plants: keep coming back year after year with no additional effort...

Thinking Beyond Time-Out and Spanking

2012-03-28T06:00:00.000-06:00

There is no one-size-fits-all solution to disciplining children. Every child is different, and parents have to find what works best for them. Although my husband and I were both spanked as children, we have decided not to spank our children. This was not a decision we planned much in advance, but...

Tuna Salad (GAPS-legal : paleo : primal)

2012-03-25T06:00:00.000-06:00

This tuna salad recipe is very simple to make and so delicious. The addition of grated carrots and scallions takes this tuna salad beyond the usual plain tuna salad. It tastes great served on a bed of greens or as a tuna sandwich (I'll be posting my grain-free sandwich bread recipe...

Strawberry Chocolate Layer Cake (GAPS-legal : gluten-free : grain-free : primal : paleo)

2012-03-21T06:00:00.002-06:00

My daughter recently celebrated her 5th birthday, and she requested strawberry chocolate cake. I was happy to oblige her! This strawberry chocolate cake is moist and delicious. The strawberries meld into the cake, so the texture is still nice and soft. This cake recipe is sweet, but not...

Grocery List Chart

2012-03-18T06:00:00.000-06:00

Why Use a Chart for Your Grocery List? Making a chart for your shopping list may seem like more trouble than it is worth, but I find my shopping list chart to be indispensable. Using a shopping list chart helps me make sure that I never forget any of our staple grocery items when I go shopping....

Why Wouldn't a Mom Use Homeopathy?

2012-03-14T06:00:00.000-06:00

This article is a guest post by Joette Calabrese. This is the first in a series on homeopathy for infants and children. Are you tired of using drugs that just. don’t. work? And what’s worse- each medication comes with a slew of detrimental side effects;...

Slow Cooker Chili (GAPS-legal : primal)

2012-03-11T06:00:00.000-06:00

This chili recipe is a great mix of meat, beans, and plenty of veggies. It gets thrown together early in the day, and by dinner time it is ready. We like to top it with cheese, sour cream, and fresh avocado, but it is also great without any garnish at all. This recipe is loved by adults and...