OK, first of all, can you believe we are nearly in December?! Craziness. Secondly, I'm sorry about the formatting in this post--I'm still getting familiar with WordPress, and am not sure why it's being finicky. Here are some great wintery meals to share with your family! Remember, the crock pot is your friend. Don't fight it! Monday: Turkey (or chicken) soup, Almond flour "crackers" and Frozen bananas Recipe: Turkey soup *Whole30 Compliant *You can substitute chicken in this recipe if ... continue reading...
An Eggsample of Why to Eat Pastured Eggs
We have 30 chickens. One's a rooster, and about 17 of them are actually laying eggs. The rest haven't reached full maturity yet. Because they free-roam every day, we are constantly hunting for their new "laying spot" and trying to track down eggs. I actually had to {gasp} buy eggs a few weeks ago because I couldn't find the newest nest! Costco sells "organic, cage-free" eggs. You would think they would have the same benefits as homegrown eggs, but you might be surprised! Just look ... continue reading...
Carrot Banana Muffins
I know that title sounds a little scary. But these muffins are tasty. My kiddos gobble them up and ask for more! I came across this originally from the Paleo Plan Web site, but saw that it was initially created by Elana over at Elana's Pantry. I changed it up just a teensy bit, but it's basically the original recipe. It's so good, changes aren't needed! Recipe: Carrot Banana Muffins 2 cups almond flour 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp sea salt 2 Tbs cinnamon 1 cup dates, pitted 2-3 ripe bananas 3 ... continue reading...
Homemade Fire Starters
We typically don't use our heater in the winter since we have a wood stove, and at the moment, an unlimited supply of dead oak around our property. Starting fires at 5 a.m. can be a bit of a chore, so to ease that burden a bit, we (well, really Superman, since he's the one who starts the fires...) buy those fire sticks that you light and they easily get the fire going quickly. We figured that those cost about 50 cents a piece, and we go through at least 1 a day, sometimes two if I'm a bad wife ... continue reading...
Paleo Pumpkin Pie
Thanksgiving is just around the corner...and with it comes pumpkin pie. I was never a fan as a kid, but as I grew up, I began to love the smooth, creamy taste of it. I could eat cold pumpkin pie for breakfast every day. If I did that, would I turn into a pumpkin? I went on a hunt for a delicious Paleo pumpkin pie, and experimented a few times before I finally ended up with 2 different recipes: one for the crust and one for the pie filling. The crust is from the "Make It Paleo" ... continue reading...