Foods 
The perfect pair of sweet and savory, this Roasted Chicken with Potatoes and Fennel is an easy, healthy one-pan meal. I hate wasting food. I've always been a frugal kind of girl, and having to throw away food because I didn't use it up in time is extremely hard for me. But when my neighbor dropped off two bulbs of fennel she didn't want, I was at a loss. I'd never had fennel in a recipe, let alone cooked with it! For about a week I stared at that fennel every time I opened my fridge, waiting for inspiration to smack me in the face. But instead all that I got was a waft of sweet fennel fragrance, sans ...Read More
Rustic Irish Shepherd’s Pie
Delicious and comforting, this grain-free Rustic Irish Shepherd's Pie will have you wishing you made a double batch! An Irish Conundrum I have quite a bit of Irish blood in me. That being said, the most Irish my cooking usually gets is a pot of colcannon. And my favorite "St. Patty's Day" foods are sadly lacking in the cultural area (i.e. they pretty much just include anything with mint in it—like this Mocha Mint Shake, or my Homemade Mint Ice Cream). My grandpa would probably be disappointed. So this year I thought I'd branch out and try something a little more traditional. How 'bout corned beef and cabbage? ...Read More
20 Drinks to Help Your Body Detox
Work, sickness, stress, holidays, lack of sleep, grains, sugars, processed foods, exposure to chemicals... These are all things that stress our bodies, compromising our immune system. When we begin to feel run down or out of balance internally, it's a sure sign that our body is telling us that it's time to slow down and detox. When I feel myself in need of a detox, it's always helpful to have a list of foods on hand that will aid my body in healing instead of hindering the process. I usually find myself reaching first for liquids—tea or a smoothie—something to flush out my system. Thankfully, nature abounds ...Read More
Cranberry Walnut Cheese Ball
What's your favorite festive appetizer? This Cranberry Walnut Cheese Ball is a beautiful way to start any holiday meal! Looking for gluten-free recipes and resources? This Everything Gluten Free page is a library of everything gluten free we’ve worked on. If I could eat whatever I chose for holiday get togethers, I'm pretty sure I would be fine filling up on just the appetizers. (Well, I might need to save a little room for dessert, of course.) And of all the appetizers I've had, cheese balls are probably one of my favorites. Though I'd never tried to make my own until recently, I'm happy to say that they're not ...Read More
Spiced Apple Kombucha
This Spiced Apple Kombucha is a delicious way to fill your body with much needed nutrients. Kombucha has long been touted as a probiotic-rich, healthy alternative to soda or sweet tea, and pairing it with apples and spices packs the perfect fall-flavored punch! I can still see it vividly in my mind—my first meeting with kombucha. As a new mom, I was trying to do things right for my family: cooking and baking from scratch, staying away from sugars, additives, and packaged foods. But fermenting was a whole new ball game. So when my friend opened her cupboard and showed me her scoby (symbiotic colony of ...Read More
Honey Cinnamon Lip Balm
This homemade Honey Cinnamon Lip Balm makes an easy gift. With only a few, non-toxic ingredients, you'll be surprised at how easy it is to whip up. Essential oils come in very handy for do-it-yourselfers.They’re perfect for fighting environmental threats, keeping away the bugs, clearing the sinuses and soothing sunburns and much more. I've been using them since I was a child, but this was the first time I've used them in lip balm. Want to know more about how to use your time efficiently with DIY projects with essential oils? Check out my HomeAid video to learn how to create your own essential oil response kit for your ...Read More
Secret Ingredient Scrambled Eggs
There are many ways to eat eggs, but few of them qualify as a childhood favorite breakfast like scrambled eggs. Fluffy and soft, scrambled eggs will make my kiddos happy any day—and I'm quite the fan of them, too. Even though they're technically a breakfast, they'll do for lunch or dinner, too. These scrambled eggs boast a healthy brain food as their secret ingredient: carrots. As a mom I'm always looking for new ways to sneak veggies into my kids' meals. While they do enjoy raw veggies, cooked ones can be a different story. So when they aren't looking, I sneak them in. Carrots in mac 'n cheese, sweet potatoes in ...Read More
Creamy Parmesan Coleslaw
Summer is the perfect time for potlucks and picnics. And coleslaw has long been an American favorite dish for those special occasions. This Creamy Parmesan Coleslaw is an easy, real food version sure to be a crowd pleaser. Looking for gluten-free recipes and resources? This Everything Gluten Free page is a library of everything gluten free we’ve worked on. Before we delve into the deliciousness of this recipe, I have a confession to make: I don't like coleslaw. I've been to my fair share of potlucks and plenty of picnics and family reunions full of favorites like cornbread, BBQ chicken, apple pie, and lemonade, but ...Read More
