If you’re new to this series, start here! The following are some thoughts on what I did that worked out well OR that I didn’t do and wish I would have: {The Emotional Steps} 1.) Freedom & Grace for Your Pace! Some people are “all or nothing” and can make drastic changes overnight and…
If you’re new to this series, start here! It all started… (unintentionally) about two years ago. I was not out to learn more about eating or cooking healthy, I thought I knew the basics and was, in general, a healthy person. Sure, I loved sweets (still do), ate the typical snack foods and grabbed the…
If you’re wondering whether or not something is {real}, ask yourself, “Could someone generations ago find this given item or create this combination of food items?” If the answer is no, then it is not Real Food. My working definition of {Real food} is just that: REAL, whole foods that are consumed as they were…
I have written a fair amount of posts mentioning or alluding to our desire to eat REAL FOOD. Over the next four days I will share our definition of real food, why we made changes, where to begin, tips and tricks, encouragement and real food resources. But, I absolutely have to start by sharing the…
I can wait no longer to share my excitement about Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution Day; an international day to take a stand for REAL FOOD! Food Revolution Day…is a chance for people who love food to come together to share information, talents and resources; to pass on their knowledge and highlight the world’s food issues…We want to inspire…
1.) I am so grateful for such sweet family and friends who call or come help when my love is away. One such lovely friend even brought flowers which have been brightening up my kitchen all week. 2.) I waited for months to get the book Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon from the library and upon taking…
After learning more about the incredible benefits of traditional food fermentation and especially the benefits of the healthy probiotics found in yogurt, I am totally convinced that yogurt is an absolute must in my kitchen for the health of my family. I am NOT talking about dyed, naturally or artificially sweetened and flavored yogurt; I am talking about…
Quinoa (“KEEN-wah”) is definitely a current food world buzz word. Now, most people have heard of it, know it is good for them, and are interested in trying it, but don’t really know how to use it. For those who aren’t familiar, a little history and nutritional information: Source: recipeslife.blogspot.com via Sara on Pinterest A recently rediscovered…
1.) Today I am filled with gratitude for the gift of my husband and his life…HAPPY 30th BIRTHDAY, ANDY! He is the most wonderful husband, incredible father, and loyal friend. I am continuously inspired by the man he is; he makes me want to be a better wife, mother, and follower of Jesus! I pray…
For as the soil makes the sprout come up and a garden causes seeds to grow, so the Sovereign LORD will make righteousness and praise spring up before all nations. – Isaiah 61:11 Over the last couple of weeks, Andy (and Max) have worked remarkably hard to prepare our HUGE garden plot. Last year, we…
