tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201181740609779669Mon, 13 Feb 2023 10:47:50 +0000menu plangluten free menusrecipescd menusgrain-free menusGAPS Menugluten freeveganGAPSgrain-free recipesmenu planning tipsrecipe snacksour healing journeyscdslow-cooker recipessnackstipsNew Seasons Marketgluten-freegrain freekid-friendlyCSACrock PotNew Seasons Bargain MealsSquare Foot GardenThrifty Thursdaybutternut squash recipesdessertsleftover optionslentenpregnancy nutritionthrifty living$5 dinners5 Dollar ChallengeBody Ecology DietLocal HarvestThe Garden of Eating DietUnder 40 Challengebreakfastcrispy nutsfastingfridge and pantry cleanoutfrugalhome remedieslinks I lovelow-carborthodoxyparty menuraw foodrookie tipsscd; GAPSsugar freetransitioning to traditonal foodsvegetarianvegetarian menusweight lossyogurtAzure StandardCLAEcoMetro GuideIndian liver riceSustainable BusinessesUnder 15 ChallengeWeston A Priceacnealmondsbeef tallowbirthday party treatsceliac diseasecoconut oilcod liver oilcoldcrispy wafflesflufood politicsgardengrass-fed beefgreen popcornhealthy fatshousekeepingjunkfood makeoverskefirlara barsleaky gut syndromeliverlocal foodlow milk supplymicrowave free mealsnatural acne remedynourishing traditionspaleo dietpeanut sauceportable foodspower smoothieraw goat milk baby formularecipessteviatrader joe'sAnderson lambBaked OatmealBieler BrothBlood Type DietChinook BookChocolate-banana avodaco puddingChristmasCooperative GroceryCostcoDick ArmeyDonna GatesEat FatFTC Anti-Trust SuitGifts in a JarGreen ChristmasGrocery OutletHolidayIce Dream CookbookItalian liver riceJennie's MacaroonsKing CornLaptop LunchesLentil SoupLifeLose FatMexican SoupMexican liver riceMission StatementMountain Rose HerbsNeurodevelopmental RetrainingNo Spend DaysNutritional Response TestingPJ O'RourkePlato's ClosetPortlandPortland Famer's MarketPumpkin Ridge GardensRachel Albert-MateszSCRAPSIDSSea Tangle Noodle CompanySimply In SeasonSoviet-Style Farm PolicyStichcraftSungold FarmsThai Coconut SoupThrity GiftsTrader Joe's Bargain MealsU-PickUS Wellness MeatsUncle Paul's ProduceVitamin AVitamin D councilWeston PriceWhole Foods Marketadrenal fatigueattachment parentingbaby needsbaconbakfietbeet kvassbette-hagemansbicyclingbirth traumablenderbone brothbreastfeedingbuckwheat granolacabbage burger bakecacao nibscandidachickenchicken brothchicken stockcoconut barkcoconut flour pancakescoconut honey muffinscoconut milkcoffee alternativescommentarycontestcoocnut flourcookiescost benefit analysiscribdaily routinedairy freedate ballsdatesdeo volentedietdormitiondulsedumpster divingeat wildeconomic stimulus planeggsfactory farmsfailure to thrivefarmer's marketfermentsfeverflatbreatflexcarfood blogsfood giantsfreezer-friendlyfried ricegermsgestationgiveawaygoalsgrain free pancakesgrain free pizza crustgreen livinghome fried potatoeshomemade baby formulahomemade cleanershomemade deoderanthomemakinghow to make souphow-to-make-chicken-brothice creamincreasing nutrient densityinsufficient glandular tissuejogging strollerkelp noodleskombuchakookoolan farmslact-aidlacto-fermented foods and kidsleftover liver ricelentilslonely lane farmslow-fat dietmason jarsmercolamilletmillet/rice wafflesmy facial cleansing routinemy favorite cookbooksmystery meatnachosnative nutritionnatural sunscreennourishing food on a budgetomega 3 EFASorganicorganic mattressorganic thriftypad thai recipepantry staplespasture-raised meat chicken skinspastured egg yolkspeppermint barkpersonalprobioticspurslanequinoa porridgeraviolirawraw milkreal food wednesdaysrefluxreheating food without a microwaverendering beef tallowrhubarbruby lemonadesaving on groceriesschool lunchseaweedshredded beef tostadassleepslingslow cooker menu plansneaky tipssorghumsoupspecific carbohydrate dietspinachsunflower seed pizza crustsupplemental nursing systemtaco meatteffthai lettuce wrapsthanksthrifty enzymesthrifty organicthrifty probioticsthrifty vitaminstonguetreatstuna curryupdatevanillavideosvitamixwho owns organicszucchini chipshttp://oreganicthrifty.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Carrie @ OrganicThrifty)Blogger155125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201181740609779669.post-3121199392901329917Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:22:00 +00002009-06-30T22:27:27.376-07:00[Insert trumpet fanfare here] Introducing Organic and Thrifty DOT COM! Yes, we've packed up everything and moved over to the new site! I hope all of you dear readers will find your way over to the new site and re-set your "bookmarks" to: www.OrganicThrifty.com.In a few weeks, I'll go ahead and point this site directly to the new URL, but for now I'll just hope every one just follows the links http://oreganicthrifty.blogspot.com/2009/06/introducing-organic-and-thrifty-dot-com.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carrie @ OrganicThrifty)10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201181740609779669.post-179070456876423305Mon, 22 Jun 2009 05:44:00 +00002009-06-21T23:13:17.913-07:00GAPS Menugluten free menusgrain-free menusmenu planThis week my goal for menu planning was to use what I have on hand and make things as simple as possible. We have a lot going on this week in the way of evening activities, and I don't have time for complex prep. The weather promises to warm up this week as well, so I want to avoid using the oven as much as possible. We are still observing the Apostle's Fast, so we'll be frequenting the wild http://oreganicthrifty.blogspot.com/2009/06/weekly-menu-plan-low-carb-grain-free.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carrie @ OrganicThrifty)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201181740609779669.post-3445607713363544464Sat, 20 Jun 2009 06:34:00 +00002009-06-20T00:42:53.041-07:00dessertsgluten-freegrain-free recipesSummer is finally here, and the bounty of fresh berries has only just begun. Every week there's a new delicious fruit to savor, and what better way to enjoy the harvest than with a grain-free, honey-sweetened dessert?Like many of my recipes, this started with a google search. When nothing showed up, I set out to create my own. Our family's dietary restrictions call for using honey and no grains. http://oreganicthrifty.blogspot.com/2009/06/grain-free-hazelnut-shortcake-or.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carrie @ OrganicThrifty)10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201181740609779669.post-1890873919103918085Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:46:00 +00002009-06-17T14:35:29.658-07:00our healing journeypregnancy nutritionweight lossA reader recently wrote me to ask for tips on Postpartum weight loss. As I was replying to her, I realized the response had promise as a blog post, knowing that there are probably others out there with the same question! After the birth of my first child more than four years ago, I really struggled to lose the weight. I gained an enormous amount of weight (nearly 70 pounds, and my daughter was http://oreganicthrifty.blogspot.com/2009/06/postpartum-weight-loss-with-real-food.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carrie @ OrganicThrifty)37tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201181740609779669.post-4900286923529694487Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:14:00 +00002009-06-16T00:28:50.234-07:00rookie tipstransitioning to traditonal foodsIn my first "baby steps" post, I talked about the importance of finding and establishing a support system for transitioning to a traditional foods diet. This was a very important step for me. After establishing support, the next step is to make peace with the fact that you will need to be in your kitchen more than ever before. Don't worry, this baby step doesn't plunge you into the kitchen and http://oreganicthrifty.blogspot.com/2009/06/baby-steps-part-two-make-peace-with.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carrie @ OrganicThrifty)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201181740609779669.post-9143417908718153764Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +00002009-06-14T21:24:55.285-07:00gluten free menusgrain-free menusmenu planThis evening I had the pleasure of harvesting a bowlful of fat, sweet sugar snap peas along with a delicious bowl of hand-gathered lettuce, nasturtium leaves, arugula, parsley, and beet leaves. It's so nice to finally enjoy the early fruits of months of labor in the garden! Last night we enjoyed four delicious heads of home-grown, organic broccoli mixed into a frittata (wish I could claim that http://oreganicthrifty.blogspot.com/2009/06/menu-plan-monday-low-carb-grain-free_14.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carrie @ OrganicThrifty)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201181740609779669.post-3335992679754904432Thu, 11 Jun 2009 05:01:00 +00002009-06-10T22:14:25.836-07:00links I lovethrifty livingThe alternate title to this post would be "what s/he said". There are several times when I just get "blogger block" because I think there's nothing left to write about; there's just too much better info out there to link to! So here are some awesome links that I really enjoyed reading today.The first includes "99 ways to Save Money on Food" from Mark's Daily Apple (an awesome blog, check it out).http://oreganicthrifty.blogspot.com/2009/06/organic-and-thrifty-link-love.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carrie @ OrganicThrifty)11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201181740609779669.post-6041752047233469135Fri, 05 Jun 2009 03:55:00 +00002009-06-14T13:59:54.017-07:00coffee alternativesdairy freegluten freegrain freejunkfood makeoverskid-friendlyrecipesnacksveganAdmittedly, in my not-so-organic-and-thrifty days past, there were times when I could be found sucking down an ice-cold Slurpee or Starbuck's Frappucino on a hot, summer day. The Slurpee is more of a relic of the 90's; it was a favorite after-basketball snack in high school (no wonder I had acne so bad) and it was a frequent refreshment during all-nighters in college. YUCK!As I grew older, (and http://oreganicthrifty.blogspot.com/2009/06/junkfood-makeovers-thrifty-nutritious.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carrie @ OrganicThrifty)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201181740609779669.post-1065790227666064721Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:48:00 +00002009-06-02T22:58:12.428-07:00gardenlocal foodSquare Foot GardenOk, I don't know how the formatting of this post is going to work but I wanted to post the beginnings of my Square Food Garden for this Real Food Wednesday. This year I started about 90% of my plants from seed, which I now realize is a big part of the work of gardening.I started at the end of February and through much trial and error, managed to cultivate some successful starts! I have much to http://oreganicthrifty.blogspot.com/2009/05/square-foot-gardening.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carrie @ OrganicThrifty)15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201181740609779669.post-2910058393311350993Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:03:00 +00002009-06-01T15:45:31.190-07:00GAPS Menugluten free menusgrain-free menusmenu planparty menuscd menusNow that we are experiencing true "summer" weather here in Portland, I've transitioned my recipes to being as summer-friendly as possible; meaning minimizing oven usage whenever possible and "picnicable" lunches. The past several days we've been eating our lunches outside and it's been so nice to enjoy lots of low-carb, nourishing "finger foods" that require very little energy to prepare and are http://oreganicthrifty.blogspot.com/2009/06/menu-plan-monday-low-carb-grain-free.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carrie @ OrganicThrifty)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201181740609779669.post-8956419450752857265Sat, 30 May 2009 06:50:00 +00002009-05-29T00:54:06.095-07:00increasing nutrient densitykid-friendlysneaky tipstipsSometimes the prospect of making our diets healthier can be so overwhelming at the beginning. Sometimes we have the luxury of taking our time in the transition. But when there are dire health concerns in your family, you sometimes have to transition faster than you'd like. Here are ten easy, sneaky ways to make your meals more nourishing and nutrient-dense that your family most likely won't http://oreganicthrifty.blogspot.com/2009/05/10-things-you-can-do-to-make-your-meals.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carrie @ OrganicThrifty)17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201181740609779669.post-7882090215217259058Tue, 26 May 2009 05:01:00 +00002009-05-25T22:01:01.015-07:00rookie tipstransitioning to traditonal foodsA few weeks ago I was blessed to share some thoughts on "Nourishing our Families the Traditional Way" at a homeschooling conference in Seattle. My main talk involved 10 baby steps for making the transition. I thought I would, over the course of the next several weeks, share and expound a little on these baby steps. The first baby step is to Arm Yourself with Support. Before you go dumping out allhttp://oreganicthrifty.blogspot.com/2009/05/baby-steps-for-transitioning-to-real.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carrie @ OrganicThrifty)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201181740609779669.post-8735307665389093562Sun, 24 May 2009 04:48:00 +00002009-05-23T21:56:38.348-07:00contestgiveawayThe Garden of Eating DietIt is time to announce the winner of the giveaway with Chef Rachel! One lucky winner was chosen by the random number generator here. Read on to find out the lucky winner! The random number generator chose the number 9. The 9th commenter left the following:I really want to get her [Chef Rachel's] books (our library doesn't have them), so I will have to save my money. My son just started a GFCF http://oreganicthrifty.blogspot.com/2009/05/contest-winner.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carrie @ OrganicThrifty)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201181740609779669.post-8484592521746034920Fri, 15 May 2009 05:00:00 +00002011-05-15T00:56:53.983-07:00low milk supplyraw goat milk baby formularecipeUpdate, May 2011:Since posting my son's story and this recipe several years ago, the response has been overwhelming. I have been able to connect personally to so many of you amazing moms who are taking this step towards providing the 2nd-best nutrition for your baby (obviously, we all wish we could breastfeed).I get tons of questions every week about the goat milk, and if you don't hear back fromhttp://oreganicthrifty.blogspot.com/2009/05/goat-milk-formula-recipe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carrie @ OrganicThrifty)147tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201181740609779669.post-3928329548045582402Tue, 12 May 2009 04:50:00 +00002009-05-11T22:17:57.288-07:00gluten free menusgrain-free menuslow-carbmenu planscd menusWell, even though it's a little late in coming, here's the menu plan for the week. Just for the record, I *did* have it written up Saturday night! Unfortunately my two-year-old attacked my computer keyboard so some key letters are missing, making it a bit difficult to type. I'm hoping this won't affect my posting this week! Monday:B: eggs, salsa verde, avocadoL: zucchini-onion-shittake mushroom http://oreganicthrifty.blogspot.com/2009/05/low-carb-grain-free-menu.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carrie @ OrganicThrifty)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201181740609779669.post-2780469810055031244Sun, 10 May 2009 06:59:00 +00002009-05-23T21:44:48.129-07:00EcoMetro Guidefarmer's marketLocal Harvestmenu planning tipsthrifty livingMay is an exciting time for the Organic & Thrifty Oregonian, because so begins the season of Farmer's Markets!!! I know I'm not alone in this joy, for hundreds of like-minded folks come out every week for the most healthy, grassroots "carnival" there ever was! But with prices so high at the market (comparably) how can we support local farmers without breaking the bank?First of all, I believe thathttp://oreganicthrifty.blogspot.com/2009/05/to-market-to-market-we-go.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carrie @ OrganicThrifty)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201181740609779669.post-7060457764108727233Thu, 07 May 2009 08:17:00 +00002009-06-14T14:13:24.418-07:00The Garden of Eating DietIt's time for the awesome giveaway I've been so excited to tell you about! How would you like to talk with one of the smartest health gals around about how to transition to a healthy, real food diet? The Healthy Cooking Coach, Rachel Albert-Matesz, author of The Garden of Eating Diet and The Ice Dream Cookbook will help you with transition tips, recipe makeovers, and menu planning/shopping http://oreganicthrifty.blogspot.com/2009/05/giveaway-one-hour-phone-consulation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carrie @ OrganicThrifty)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201181740609779669.post-1747868597365733552Wed, 06 May 2009 03:22:00 +00002009-05-06T01:11:39.712-07:00natural sunscreenomega 3 EFASAs we head into the summer months, the question on every good mother's mind is how to naturally protect our loved ones from sunburn and skin cancer. As a mother to two very fair children and a husband who burns in the shade, this is a big concern of mine.Now we've all been told for as long as we can remember to "protect yourself from the sun". After decades of slathering on the sunscreen, are we http://oreganicthrifty.blogspot.com/2009/05/natural-sunscreen-protection-with-real.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carrie @ OrganicThrifty)17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201181740609779669.post-32474187779208690Mon, 04 May 2009 17:48:00 +00002009-05-04T11:30:50.431-07:00GAPS Menugluten free menusgrain-free menusmenu planIt's hard to believe that the first of May is already here. My "baby" niece turns one today, and that's unbelievable because I can vividly remember going to see her at the hospital just a few months ago it feels. Happy Birthday, dear Susannah! What a blessed, happy, chunky baby she is! Nourished by her mama with real food and real milk, it's so amazing to see that radiant health is possible, by http://oreganicthrifty.blogspot.com/2009/05/menu-plan-week-of-may-4.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carrie @ OrganicThrifty)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201181740609779669.post-8228241557654546172Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:51:00 +00002009-04-26T22:09:02.991-07:00gluten free menusgrain-free menusmenu planAfter a few weeks off of posting my menus (mostly due to an incredibly busy couple of weeks with Holy Week and Bright Week) it's finally time to plan some meat-laden menus!! My challenge for the next few weeks is to use the meet I have in my freezer (and there's a bunch of it) so we'll be slowly working our way through it for the next year and a half I'm sure!Here's the plan:Monday:B: eggs, fruithttp://oreganicthrifty.blogspot.com/2009/04/menu-plan-week-of-april-27.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carrie @ OrganicThrifty)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201181740609779669.post-5565481229423412375Fri, 24 Apr 2009 03:25:00 +00002009-04-23T21:09:09.397-07:00dumpster divingthrifty livingtipstrader joe'sSaving money is all the rage these days. This was very apparent to me today as I took my kids to a newly-built park in an upscale new development. The development included a Whole Foods, FIVE (count them) Starbucks (???), several trendy eateries, including Chipotle, an Aveda Day Spa, a resort-like retirement "community", and a Jewelry Store. Not to mention a whole mall just a block away. And the http://oreganicthrifty.blogspot.com/2009/04/frugal-extremism-dumpster-diving-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carrie @ OrganicThrifty)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201181740609779669.post-7432999288108574451Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:28:00 +00002009-04-16T09:54:33.020-07:00breakfastcoconut flour pancakesgluten freegrain freegrain free pancakesrecipesvitamixI wasn't going to post this week, but after admiring the amazingly perfect grain-free pancakes I had adapted, I felt that I had to share. My quest: To make a thick, fluffy, comfort-foodie pancake without using grain. My inspiration? Perhaps it was the Lenten Pancake breakfast I had to, with Lenten self-sacrifice, abstain from last Saturday. I sign up to help with this breakfast every year, in http://oreganicthrifty.blogspot.com/2009/04/nourishing-grain-free-pancakes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carrie @ OrganicThrifty)19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201181740609779669.post-3604213034043809302Wed, 08 Apr 2009 03:52:00 +00002009-04-09T22:34:33.539-07:00native nutritionpaleo dietRachel Albert-MateszThe Garden of Eating DietAre you looking for a no-nonsense, simple way of eating that will make you lose weight and feel amazing? Do you want to eat the way pre-agricultural people, free of modern degenerative diseases ate? Look no further! This is the last cookbook/diet book that you'll ever need. When I first heard about this cookbook, I was sure that nothing would knock my beloved Nourishing Traditions off of its seathttp://oreganicthrifty.blogspot.com/2009/04/garden-of-eating-last-diet-book-youll.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carrie @ OrganicThrifty)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201181740609779669.post-7451811420137044375Mon, 06 Apr 2009 02:01:00 +00002009-04-05T19:43:04.983-07:00GAPS Menugluten free menusmenu planscd menusThis week's menu is going to be a bit of a crap shoot since we just got back into town late last night (read: early this Morning) from Santa Rosa, CA. Thankfully we managed to eat well while on the road (thanks to a cooler full of homemade stuff and a local Trader Joe's) but it means that we're back home to an empty (clean!) fridge (thanks, honey!!!!) So here's what I'm thinking: One of the http://oreganicthrifty.blogspot.com/2009/04/menu-plan-monday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carrie @ OrganicThrifty)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201181740609779669.post-4465075553038690011Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:13:00 +00002009-04-01T08:15:07.021-07:00food giantsfood politicswho owns organicsSometimes buying organic isn't all that it's cracked up to be. There are some really great organic products out there....but do you know who owns them? Are they really locally-owned and produced? Or are they basically the same as every other product out there? The image above shows who owns some of the popular organic products you'll find in your local health food store. For a larger image, clickhttp://oreganicthrifty.blogspot.com/2009/02/fighting-food-giants.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carrie @ OrganicThrifty)4