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Creamy rice casserole has a soft spot in my heart because I remember it as one of my favorite comfort foods when I was growing up. In giving up on eating most packaged and canned products, I knew that I would have to also give up the beloved canned cream of mushroom soup that was…
Milk Kefir is a traditional fermented milk drink made by using kefir “grains” (a symbiotic colony of yeast/bacteria) to culture the milk. It is thought to originate in the Caucasus Mountains, where it was made using cow, goat, or sheep milk and stored in skin bags. It can be likened inconsistency to thin yogurt. Indeed,…
This week, I’m sharing a family favorite in my house. We have always loved macaroni and cheese but usually relied on the boxed version before we switched to eating a real food diet. When we finally made the switch, one of the first things I was on the lookout for was a quick and easy…
I grew up in the era of low sodium diets. From a very young age, I can remember salt being blamed for a plethora of illnesses and conditions, including hypertension, stroke, and kidney disease. Even today, the Institute of Medicine is pushing government to place higher standards for sodium content in packaged foods. The American…
I love chewy granola and cereal bars, but the commercial brands are loaded with sugar and not-so-wholesome ingredients. I’ve tried many different recipes for homemade granola bars, but nothing has met my standards until this. I adapted this recipe from a Betty Crocker cookbook that my mother gave me for Christmas. The original recipe used…
While dairy free, I had been making waffles with almond milk or other milk substitutes; Almond milk makes especially good waffles. However, one day I was very low on milk substitutes and wanting to make a large batch of waffles (a favorite in our house). Meanwhile, I had an abundance of strawberry kombucha so I…
If you’ve been at all informed of the trend toward GMO corn in our nation, you may be wondering if you can still enjoy popcorn as a snack without worrying if it comes from genetically modified organisms. After all, about 90% of all corn in the US is grown from genetically modified seed. However, only…
What are Fruit and Nut Energy Bites? If you have a food processor, these fruit and nut energy bites are really easy to make. My kids are not big fans of dried fruit, but they will usually eat these if I make them. If you’ve ever heard of “larabars”, these are a similar concept. It’s…
by Jenn Edden Losing weight and keeping it off can be so tricky. So many diets contradict each other that it’s no wonder you’re confused about which one to stick to and for how long. There is no diet that is right for everyone therefore by following Jenn’s 3 keys to permanent weight loss you…
Summer is finally here, and it’s almost time for family barbecues and red, white, and blue. But as summer BBQ celebrations are being planned, processed foods are readily available to fill our get-together needs. Hot dogs, packaged breads, condiments, and cold salads fill the store shelves. They are quick to grab and full of artificial…