My two boys eat pretty much every two hours from the time they wake up until the time they go to bed. It’s not that they don’t eat at meals (well, most of the time). They do eat meals; my 6-year-old sometimes eats more than I do. It’s simply that they’re growing so much that they’re constantly hungry.
As a result, I’m always looking for simple, healthy snacks to keep on hand.… Continue reading
On birthdays in our house, the birthday celebrant gets to choose whatever (s)he wants to eat that day. For my son’s 6th birthday, one of his requests was brownies.
I’m pretty sure that this recipe originated with The Spunky Coconut, though I’ve modified a bit over the few years we’ve been making it. At the time we started making it, I needed to accommodate both grain-free and vegan sensibilities.… Continue reading
When I use vanilla in my home, I no longer use vanilla extract. Instead, I use ground vanilla beans. There are several reasons why I do this. The first reason, and what led me to seek out another option to begin with, is food-allergy based. The second reason, which I only discovered after trying ground vanilla beans, is their superior smell and taste.… Continue reading
Today a couple of people in my house woke up with a sore throat. When this happens, I start to pull out my natural remedies, hoping to stop a potential cold in its tracks before it can progress.
One of the best ways that I know to soothe a sore throat is with Hot Honey Ginger Lemonade. It’s a simple recipe, we almost always have all of the ingredients on hand, and each of the ingredients is helpful to boost immunity.… Continue reading
I’m always on the search for healthy snacks that my family will be excited about eating. Kale chips definitely fit that bill. We used to roast kale chips in the oven, but after some experimentation, I discovered that we like them even better if I prepare them in our dehydrator. Using a dehydrator has the added benefit of completely drying out the chips, making them super crispy and allowing them to store well, without burning any of them, a balance I always found difficult to achieve in the oven.… Continue reading
Having a child with food allergies can be tough. At home, we’re used to it. We simply avoid all foods that trigger problems. When we’re at someone else’s house, or the rare time we eat at a restaurant, things become more complicated; our restrictions are tough to ask of someone else.
One of the most difficult things for my son as he’s grown older has been the issue of treats, especially when we’re at a gathering or party and every child but he is eating a treat of some kind.… Continue reading
I love drinking a cup of hot tea, especially when it’s cold and dreary outside. And when I feel like I need some extra warming, I add a teaspoon of this spice blend to my teapot as I steep my tea. If you brew your tea by the cup instead of by the pot, simply add a smaller amount according to your taste (perhaps ¼ teaspoon?).… Continue reading
We have a super busy day today. We have lots of errands to run, and my boys want to attend story time at our local library. Yesterday I used my slow cooker to make bone broth, which was ready this morning. Today, I’m going to use that bone broth as the base for a simple, nourishing Chicken Vegetable Soup.
To make the soup, I strained the bones out of the broth, and then immediately put the broth right back into the warm slow cooker.… Continue reading
Bone broth is so nourishing for the body. It heals the gut, boosts immunity, and provides a host of bone-building minerals in an easily absorbable form. In addition to all of this, it tastes amazing. Once you’ve tried homemade bone broth, you’ll never look at boxed or canned broth in the same way.
I try to incorporate homemade bone broth into our diet at least once a week.… Continue reading