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
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Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
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
Chai Spice Mix
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
Simple Chicken Vegetable Soup
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
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