I received an email from a friend of mine today requesting desserts that she can make for her husband who is diabetic. I advised her to stay tuned for an AWESOME cookie recipe a friend of mine gave me. We LOVE these! I was thinking about it this evening and was planning on posting this recipe sometime in the future, but since it is so amazing I thought I shouldn’t make you wait any longer to enjoy a healthy cookie! Continue reading “Gluten, sugar, dairy free Chocolate Chip Cookies”
I LOVE videos of flash mobs! They are so facinating to me and I’d love to participate in one… that is one goal for sometime in my life! I love watching people faces, their expressions and joy as they dance. And the spectators who happen to be in the right place at the right time! I’d love to be one of those too! 😉 Continue reading “Flash Mob – Resurrection Sunday”
This is one of our newest recipes; but is quickly becoming one of our favorites. We have had it multiple times and it’s just as good if not better each time! Who can afford to have crab cakes every few weeks! Certainly not us! 😉 I’m sure that is true of so many! The Old Bay seasoning in these makes a big difference. Mmm Yummy! I hope you enjoy as much as we do! Continue reading “Poor Man’s Crab Cakes”
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil has been a great change for us! I battled for quite a while trying to decide what I wanted to use as a primary cooking oil. Olive oil is great for dressings and dipping sauce, but it isn’t meant to cook with. It is actually converted into a bad fat once heated at high temperatures. I used to only use butter for cooking, but have since found the amazing properties of coconut oil and we made the switch to using it exclusively with olive oil sparingly for dressings and dips. Life is such a process! After I went to cooking with only the coconut oil I started learning more about Weston A Price and the benefits of butter and the healthy fats that are present in organic grass fed raw butter. (I did a post not that long about how to make your own butter.) As a result of the gathering of more information, we use coconut oil for most cooking, butter for toast, bread and to eat fresh, and olive oil exclusively for dips and dressings. Continue reading “Coconut Oil”
Feds sting Amish farmer selling raw milk locally – Washington Times.
This isn’t what a typical post looks like for me, but I’m a little upset by what is happening. You have got to read this article in the Washington Times ( the link above) and check it out. I’m part of a farm co-op in which we enter personal contracts with farmers so that we can get raw milk and many other raw products and GREAT healthy food! Our farm also supplies pork, poultry, lamb, beef, fermented products, books (like [amazon_link id=”B001UWCK14″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Nourishing Traditions[/amazon_link]) and so much more. Our family has benefited so much from these great food products and I would hate to see anything happen to it.
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Brian LOVES enchiladas and I do too and so do the kids! So… I was on a mission to figure out how I could make that possible. So I stumbled upon this recipe for grain-less tortillas! They are actually more like the consistency of crepes and could be used as such, but better than nothing! I did make the enchiladas and they were quite tasty. It was a lot of work since the meat had to be precooked, beans presoaked, coconut milk made, tortillas made and then assembled. It did turn out delish, but I’m not about to make this on a weekly basis!
Water Kefir? (Traditionally pronounced ke-feer, but often spoken as kee-fer in the West.) What language are you speaking? It is said the word Kefir comes from the Turkish word Keif describing a state of feeling good. This is a GREAT healthy drink that is overflowing with beneficial bacteria, comparable to a probiotic! It is SO easy to prepare and tastes great. If you let it ferment for long enough it gets a natural carbonation and my boys call it their “soda”! I’m tickled that they get so excited to have their “soda” as a treat and have no idea what everyone else thinks is soda! I have also made Kombucha with which kefir is often compared. I don’t prefer it as much as the kefir and I feel like the kefir is much easier to prepare and flavor as well. (I will post more on Kombucha later.) Continue reading “What is all the hype about Kefir?”
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[/amazon_link] By, Kim Edwards
Another great book! And this time it’s a novel. I can’t remember where this book was recommended, but part of what drew me to it was the fact that one of the leading characters was a nurse who assumed care of an unwanted baby. Being a nurse myself, anything medical does draw my attention; especially in a novel! Continue reading “The Memory Keeper’s Daughter: A Novel”
$2 for a can of organic coconut milk at wegmans; $1.50 and 10 minutes time to make it at home! I’m all about saving anywhere I can! Plus I know the only ingredients are coconut and water. I can be in control of what is added to it! I know there aren’t any extra ingredients or any preservatives, BPA due to packaging or anything else! Continue reading “Make your own Organic Coconut Milk for less!”
This is short and sweet and yet the truth of life! My husband shared this YouTube video with me and I no choice but to share it with you! Amazing truth and the reason for the celebration of Easter Sunday!
Hope you had a great day and great food and more importantly that you have a great appreciation for the free gift of live eternal; life available in Christ.
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Striving to preserve what we have graciously been given.
Striving to preserve what we have graciously been given.
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