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Meal Plans Week of 11-9-14

Allergen-Friendly Weekly Menu || Homemade Dutch Apple PieGood morning. Are you ready to start a new week? I’m sure ready for a not quite so busy week! Though this week really doesn’t fit that bill.

There is still plenty going on. In addition to our usual activities we have chiro,my daughter’s first appointment with an OT and my husband’s orchestra concert. I also need to make a run to the health food store.

Aside from our busy schedule last week was challenging with the time change and all three kids having colds. It’s no fun to have a stuffy baby. I hope it’s over soon. I need to get back to full health as well. I’ve been pushing my body too hard. Yesterday I ended up with a migraine. Mama needs a little more rest 🙂Meal Plans || Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

I did a lot of preserving work in the kitchen over the weekend. But there is still more to go. I need to do a few more rounds of applesauce. Plus I still have some pumpkins and squash to roast and freeze. I also have some baking projects for this week like pumpkin pie, granola bars and gf bread. 

I’m super excited about tomorrow’s post. I have an in-depth post on allergies and healing. It even includes an update from my son’s one year allergy check up! Be sure to check back tomorrow for that.  Then I’ll get back to my simple soup series. I’ve got lots of other great recipes coming as well.

Last week I started my simple soup series with squash soup and chicken noodle soup. So delicious.

 Here is what’s on our menu this week. Another week of prep ahead meals and nourishing foods. What’s on your menu?

MENU Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Sunday
L – hamburgers, chips, beans
D – chicken nuggets, french fries, peas, carrot sticks
*make yogurt, make mayo

Monday
D – pumpkin pasta, squash, applesauce
*roast squash, make fruit snacks

Tuesday
D (prep ahead) – cp beef roast, potatoes, carrots
*make broth, skim cream, make sour cream

Wednesday
D (prep ahead) – apple chicken chili, crackers w/ cheese
*strain broth, make pumpkin pie

Thursday
D (prep ahead) – cp sweet and sour stir fry soup
*make granola bars

Friday
D – pancakes, bacon, roasted cauliflower and brussels sprouts
*make gf bread

Saturday
D (quick prep) – salmon cakes, french fries, broccoli
*make/can applesauce, roast pumpkin

Simple Soup Series: Chicken Noodle Soup

Simple Soup Series Chicken Noodle Soup || Homemade Dutch Apple PieWhen it comes to soup chicken noodle is a classic. It’s also one of the easiest soups to make!

 Combine rich bone broth with roasted chicken and vegetables. Then add your favorite noodles. Dinner is served.

I grew up eating noodle soup out of a packet.  Powdered chemicals. Not exactly something that young children should be consuming daily. But I did. Noodle soup, toast and egg salad.

As a mom myself I understand just how important nutrition is. Soup and eggs are two very healthy foods. But instead of soup out of a box my kids now get homemade nourishing chicken noodle soup to fuel their minds and bodies.  It also helps boost their immune systems to ward off illness in the winter.

My kids love chicken noodle soup. I love that they are getting a good dose of broth. Plus I can make a couple versions to meet everyone’s needs without spending hours in the kitchen.

For some of the family I use corn noodles and for some I use rice noodles. For some I add carrots, for some I add peas. Everyone gets a healthy meal. All I have to do is mix and heat.

Chicken noodle soup is also great for school lunches or even quick lunches at home.  For young kids don’t fill a lunch container with too much of the broth. The noodles and vegetables soak up broth while it cooks, so there is still plenty of good stuff…but without the risk of spilling everywhere.

This is a great meal when feeding a crowd. Simply double or triple the recipe and pack it with veggies and noodles. Nobody will go hungry. When I make a large batch I often use half water and half broth. As much as I love nourishing broth I don’t always have ten cups of it to use in one pot of soup. It still tastes great and has plenty of nutrition. You can also add collagen to boost nutrition if you don’t have enough broth.

Chicken noodle soup. It’s easy. It’s good. It’s good for you.

Simple Soup Series Chicken Noodle Soup || Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Simple Soup Series: Chicken Noodle Soup
Serves 5
A simple nourishing soup filled with chicken and vegetables.
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Ingredients
  1. 4 cups chicken broth
  2. 4 large carrots, cut into small chunks
  3. 1 cup peas and/or corn
  4. 1 cup cooked, cut up chicken
  5. 1 cup gluten free noodles
  6. 1 tsp. sea salt (to taste)
  7. 1 tsp. garlic powder (to taste)
  8. 1/2 tsp. dried parsley (to taste)
Instructions
  1. In a large saucepan combine all ingredients, except the noodles
  2. Simmer for 20 minutes, until the carrots are tender.
  3. Add the noodles. Cook another 10 minutes.
  4. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Notes
  1. This soup freezes well.
  2. You can replace half of the broth with water.
  3. You can add 1-2 Tbsp. grass-fed collagen for added nutrition.
  4. You can replace the noodles with white rice. Increase the cooking time by 10 minutes.
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Simple Squash Soup

Simple Soup Series: Squash Soup

 This simple squash soup is full of homemade chicken broth and comes together in minutes. Pair it with some soaked teff crackers for a complete meal! Simple Soup Series Squash Soup || Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

 Today I am kicking off my Simple Soup Series. I make soup all the time. But I always forget to post the recipes. So I’m starting by sharing some of my simplest soups.

They take very little time to prepare. They can be prepared in advance. They can be made in a soup pot or the crockpot. Best of all they are so nutritious and very allergen friendly.

Homemade Squash Soup

I have two absolute favorite soups – squash and split pea. I could eat one or the other every single day. I especially love having them for breakfast.

So today I’m sharing my simple recipe for squash soup. It’s very versatile. You can keep it pure squash. Or you can add meat and vegetables for texture.

Simple Soup Series Squash Soup || Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

 The first two things you need for good squash soup are bone broth and a cute helper to write your recipe. One is more critical than the other, but they both help.

How to Easily Roast Squash

Then you need cooked and pureed squash. I like to roast three or four squash at a time. Simply wash them, place them on a large baking sheet, add water to the bottom and bake at 400*F for about two hours. Then you can easily cut them open, remove the seeds, scoop the flesh into a bowl and puree it with an immersion blender or a regular blender.

Put your squash in storage containers. Use some fresh and freeze the rest. Then you can quickly make squash soup any time.

You can also buy pureed squash at the store. It is in the frozen section. 

Simple Soup Series Squash Soup || Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Nourishing Soup with Squash

Once you have your broth and your squash this soup comes together in minutes.  Add any seasoning you like. Add any meat or vegetables you like. Simmer for about ten minutes. Dinner is served.

Squash soup makes a great school lunch. It is a thick soup, so it won’t spill very easily. It’s also easy for young kids to eat without making a mess.  Squash soup also tastes great cold. That is always a bonus when packing lunches.

I like to add coconut oil or butter to squash soup for some added healthy fat. If you are going to serve some of the leftovers cold then it is best to only add coconut oil to individual bowls when it’s warm. Else it will solidify in the cold soup.

How to Serve Squash Soup to Kids

I usually pair soup with muffins or scones. Crackers and cheese are an easy accompaniment as well.

Squash soup can be ready in about fifteen minutes. It is very nutrient dense with vegetables and broth. And the leftovers make a great breakfast or lunch.

You can also make a double or triple batch of soup and freeze some of it. Then all you have to do for dinner is warm and serve. It’s so simple.

Do you enjoy squash soup? What do you like to add to yours?

Simple Soup Series Squash Soup || Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Simple Soup Series: Squash Soup
Serves 5
A simple squash soup that is ready in 20 minutes.
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Ingredients
  1. 4 cups chicken broth (homemade)
  2. 4 cups pureed squash
  3. 1 tsp. sea salt (to taste)
  4. 1/2 tsp. garlic powder (to taste)
  5. 2 Tbsp. coconut oil (optional)
  6. 1 cup cooked, cut up chicken or cooked sausage (optional)
  7. 1 cup cooked white beans (optional)
  8. 1 Tbsp. collagen (optional)
Instructions
  1. In a large saucepan combine the broth, squash, salt, garlic powder, coconut oil (if adding, see note), collagen (if adding), meat and beans.
  2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. When the soup reaches the desired thickness adjust the seasoning to taste.
Notes
  1. If the soup is thinner than you'd like continue to simmer until it thickens.
  2. If you will be eating leftovers cold do not add coconut oil to the soup. It will harden. You can add coconut oil to individual bowls when the warm soup is served.
  3. You can replace the beans with peas, corn or tomatoes.
  4. You can also make this soup in the crockpot. Add all of the ingredients to the crockpot and cook on low for 3-4 hours.
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Meal Plans Week Of 11-2-14

Allergen-Friendly Weekly Menu 9 || Homemade Dutch Apple PieWelcome to November! It’s a chilly one. And it should be an “interesting” day with the time change. Any chance my kids will sleep in? I think I already hear them at 5 am!!

We had a wonderful baptism celebration last weekend. We also had a lot of fun trick-or-treating. Thankfully we had Saturday to unwind and get some things done around the house.Meal Plans Week of 11-2-14 || Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

We’re back at it now. Somehow every possible errand/doctor appointment ended up being this week.  We have milk pick up, Kindermusik, dance, two speech therapy visits, psychologist, allergist, mom’s group and grocery shopping. I also have a chiro appointment scheduled, but I need to move it. There just isn’t time.

I’m very excited for my son’s allergy test. It’s been a year since his diagnosis. Will he still be allergic to dairy?!? I’ll be doing an update post soon to fill you in on the results.

Needless to say I won’t be doing much else this week besides running around. I hope everyone is healthy this week so we can keep up.Meal Plans Week of 11-2-14 || Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

I’ve been working on roasting, pureeing and freezing all of our squash and pumpkin. I have about one more round of each to do. And now it’s time to get started on canning applesauce.  It’s a daunting task every year. But it’s so nice to have a shelf full of applesauce when I’m done. We’ll see if I have the time and energy to get started today…and if my little one gives me time. I’d like to make granola bars and possibly experiment with donuts as well.

Last week I shared a round up of how to use extra milk. Looks like I’ll be picking from that list again as we have a whole gallon to use up today. This week I’m starting my simple soup series! Be sure to check it out.

Here is what’s on our menu. Most days I’ll be using the crockpot since we won’t be home until dinner time. What’s on your menu this week? 

MENU Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Sunday
L – cp ham steak, sweet potato fries, broccoli
D – leftover pizza, squash, apple and pear slices
*make/can applesauce, make pear crisp, soak oats

Monday
D (prep ahead) – cp meatloaf, baked potatoes, carrots
*make/can applesauce, make ice cream, make baked oatmeal

Tuesday
D (prep ahead) – roast chicken, sweet potatoes, peas
*make granola bars, make broth

Wednesday
D (prep ahead) – split pea soup w/ ham, bread w/ jam
*make gf bread, strain broth

Thursday
D (prep ahead) – chicken apple chili, crackers w/ cheese
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Friday
D – egg muffins, gf df donuts, broccoli, fruit salad
*make donuts

Saturday
D – pan seared salmon, beans, french fries OR out to eat
*make/can applesauce

How To Use Up Extra {RAW} Milk

How To Use Up Extra Raw Milk || Homemade Dutch Apple PieWe LOVE our raw milk. We’ve been getting it since I was pregnant with my son (he’s now 3 1/2). Once you taste the real stuff there is no going back.

Even my kids can tell the difference in taste. When my daughter was younger and she tasted conventional milk she would call it “cheese milk” because it tasted strange.

For most of the year we get three gallons of milk a week. We’ve had times where we barely make it through the week with three gallons (like when I’m pregnant and drinking milk like crazy).  How To Use Up Extra Raw Milk || Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Then there are times like now where only two members of the family are drinking milk since my son is allergic and I have to avoid it for the baby. We are barely using two gallons a week now, if that.

That leaves me with a lot of extra milk sometimes. I don’t want any of it to go to waste. So I use it to make other things. My go-to’s are pudding, ice cream and yogurt.

Raw milk is a healthy addition to your diet. If you are fortunate enough to have access to it you don’t want any of it to go to waste. So if you find yourself with a surplus of milk, here are over thirty ways to transform it enjoy it.

Take note that most of these recipes can be made with milk that is pasteurized as well. But the health benefits won’t be quite the same.How To Use Up Extra Raw Milk || Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Yogurt, Sour Cream and Kefir

How To Make Yogurt In Your Oven from Oh The Things We’ll Make
Homemade Yogurt from Yearning and Learning
Homemade Yogurt from Our Small Hours
Cooked Yogurt from Homemade Dutch Apple Pie
Raw  Yogurt from Homemade Dutch Apple Pie
Milk Kefir and Kefir Cream from Delicious Obsessions
How To Make Kefir from Oh The Things We’ll Make
Dairy Kefir from Homemade Dutch Apple Pie
Sour Cream from Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Pudding

Homemade Chocolate Pudding from Our Small Hours
Homemade Vanilla Pudding from Our Small  Hours
Homemade Vanilla Pudding from Real Food RN
Gluten Free Chocolate Pudding from Simply  Healthy Home
Homemade Fudgesicles from Recipes To Nourish

 How To Use Up Extra Raw Milk || Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Ice Cream

Vanilla Bean Ice Cream from Live Simply
Easy Chocolate Chocolate Chip Ice Cream from Raia’s Recipes
Persian Love Ice Cream from And Here We Are
Affogato from And Here We Are
Kefir Ice Cream from Delicious Obsessions
The Best Chocolate Ice Cream from Homemade Dutch Apple Pie
Classic Vanilla Ice Cream from Homemade Dutch Apple Pie
Salted Dark Chocolate Ice Cream from Homemade Dutch Apple Pie
Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream from Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Drinks

Spiced Hot Chocolate With Vanilla Whipped Cream from The Organic Kitchen
Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie from Raia’s Recipes
Honey Sweetened Hot Chocolate from Recipes To Nourish
Mexican Hot Chocolate from Recipes To Nourish

Soup

Creamy Fish Chowder from Raia’s Recipes
Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup from Raising Generation Nourished

Cheese

Yogurt Cream Cheese Dip from Real Food RN
Cottage Cheese at Home from Urban Overalls
Homemade Paneer Cheese from Economies of Kale
Homemade Cheese from Raia’s Recipes
Homemade Cream Cheese from Homemade Dutch Apple Pie
Farmer’s Cheese from Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Breakfast

Easiest Fluffiest Buttermilk Pancakes from Raia’s Recipes
Breakfast Lapsha from Raia’s Recipes

 

 Raw milk can be used in so many ways. I love drinking it plain. But there are so many delicious ways to enjoy it. Do you ever have extra milk? How do you use it?

Meal Plans Week Of 10-26-14

Allergen-Friendly Weekly Menu || Homemade Dutch Apple PieGod Is Gracious. Our sweet Johanna is going to be baptized today! What a special thing to celebrate.

Unfortunately little one has a touch of the croup big brother and big sister had…and Mommy is sick too. I’m praying it stays mild for Johanna. I’m already feeling better than I was yesterday. So hopefully it goes quickly for her too.baby 3

This week will be much busier than I would like. We have little one’s 2 month check up, Kindermusik, speech therapy, dance, parent teacher conferences, Daddy’s work trick-or-treating and regular trick-or-treating. Plus our party today.

I also have a ton of things I want to be doing in the kitchen! We just got a big load of apples, so it’s time to start making and canning applesauce. I also have more squash to roast. I want to make my weekly batch of broth. And I have a lot of baking projects I’ve been anxious to get to.

We’ll see how much, if any, of those things gets done. It depends how much energy I have and if this sickness is short lived.

If you haven’t entered the Earthpaste giveaway yet, today is your last chance!

Enjoy your Sunday and Happy Halloween. Here’s what’s on our menu. What’s on yours?

MENU Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Sunday
B – yogurt, granola. toast, pastries, bananas, grapes
L – chicken noodle soup, split pea soup, lettuce salad w/ toppings, misc. breads, cookies, bars
D – leftovers
*make fruit snacks

Monday
D – sloppy joes, peas, chips
*make granola, make gf bread, roast/freeze squash

Tuesday
D (prep ahead) – cp roast chicken legs, sweet potatoes, broccoli

Wednesday
D (prep ahead) – cp corn chowder, muffins
*strain broth, bake muffins

Thursday
D (prep ahead) – squash and sausage soup, crackers w/ cheese
*make chocolate sauce, make coconut milk ice cream

Friday
D (quick clean up) – pancake and sausage muffins, beans, fruit salad
*make graham crackers

Saturday
D – pizza
*make/can applesauce, make pizza sauce, make pizza dough

French Toast Muffins {gluten free, dairy free, nut free}

French Toast Muffins {Gluten Free Dairy Free Nut Free} || Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

 I love breakfast! It’s my favorite meal of the day.  Savory or sweet. I like almost all breakfast foods. I’m ready to eat the moment I get out of bed.

That being said I don’t have a lot of time to make breakfast in the morning. So I stick to simple.

Yogurt, granola, muffins – they are all staples in our house. And I thoroughly enjoy them.

But one of my absolute favorite breakfasts is french toast. Growing up my mom made french toast almost every Saturday morning. It never got old.

Eggy and buttery goodness is how I think of french toast. Top it with maple syrup. Divine.

 I do make french toast once in a while now when we have breakfast for dinner. But not very often. Especially now with so many allergies. I don’t even have bread that my son can eat. So french toast usually isn’t even an option.

French Toast Muffins {Gluten Free Dairy Free Nut Free} || Homemade Dutch Apple Pie 3

So I created a new version of french toast – in muffin form!

French toast muffins capture the flavor of french toast without needing bread. Plus they don’t involve standing at the stove, and they are easier for kids to eat.

 These muffins also make a very easy weekday morning breakfast. Make a big batch. Freeze them. They can go straight from the freezer into the oven for a few minutes. Dip the muffins into syrup or honey and breakfast is ready.

If you’re in a rush you can grab a muffin for the car. There is syrup in the muffin so it still tastes great without anything on top.

Do you need something different for school lunches? A french toast muffin pairs well with a cup of soup for a nourishing lunch.

No matter when or how you serve them french toast muffins are great. Now you can have french toast even if you can’t have bread.

French Toast Muffins {Gluten Free Dairy Free Nut Free} || Homemade Dutch Apple Pie 2

French Toast Muffins {Gluten Free, Dairy Free}
Yields 18
French toast in the form of a muffin.
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Ingredients
  1. 1 cup white gluten free flour (white rice, tapioca)
  2. 1 cup whole grain gluten free flour (brown rice, amaranth, teff, sorghum)
  3. 1/3 cup organic cane sugar or coconut sugar
  4. 1 tsp. baking powder
  5. 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  6. 1/2 tsp. sea salt
  7. 4 eggs
  8. 1/2 cup melted coconut oil, palm shortening, lard or butter
  9. 1/2 cup honey and/or maple syrup
  10. 1 tsp. vanilla
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350*F.
  2. Line a muffin pan with muffin cups or grease well.
  3. In a large bowl combine the dry ingredients.
  4. Add the eggs, syrup and vanilla. Mix.
  5. Add the melted fat. Mix until well combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling 3/4 full.
  7. Bake for 25 minutes.
  8. Serve warm with honey or syrup.
  9. Store leftovers in a sealed container at room temperature.
Notes
  1. These muffins freeze well. When ready to serve simply thaw and warm in the oven for a few minutes.
  2. If you like french toast that is eggier, add one or two extra eggs to the batter.
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Creamy Broccoli Noodle Soup {Gluten Free, Dairy Free}

Creamy Broccoli Noodle Soup {Gluten Free Dairy Free} || Homemade Dutch Apple PieDuring the winter I serve soup for dinner a lot. It’s about the easiest way to make sure my family is consuming a good amount of nourishing bone broth. In fact, every Wednesday is soup night so I make sure we’re getting a healthy dose at least once a week. Then leftovers go in lunches for more nourishment.

But it wasn’t until recently that I realized I rarely post soup recipes! So I need to start posting more of the soups we eat. Today I’m starting with this creamy broccoli noodle soup…that is gluten and dairy free!

The broccoli gets pureed into the soup, so even picky vegetable eaters will enjoy it. And it has a rich, creamy taste without using dairy. The whole family will love it.

If you’re not a fan of broccoli you can swap it for another vegetable like spinach, zucchini, squash or carrots. The soup is also great without the noodles if you want it grain free.

I like to serve a warm bowl of salty soup with a sweet baked good like chocolate zucchini scones, pumpkin muffins or cornbread. Add salad or some raw veggies and you’ve got a great meal.

You can add cooked chicken to the soup to make it meatier and give it texture. But there is plenty of protein in the soup from the broth without added meat.

Broccoli noodle soup is sure to be a family favorite and it’s great for those with allergies. It is also very easy to make and can feed a whole family at a very low cost.

Do you eat much soup in the winter? What is your favorite kind?

Are you looking for more soup recipes? Stay tuned. I’ve got a soup series coming up soon!!
 Creamy Broccoli Noodle Soup {Gluten Free Dairy Free} || Homemade Dutch Apple Pie 2

Creamy Broccoli Noodle Soup {gluten free, dairy free}
Serves 4
A creamy, nourishing soup filled with broccoli and noodles.
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Ingredients
  1. 2 cups chicken broth
  2. 1 cup milk or milk substitute
  3. 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
  4. 1 cup gluten free noodles (corn, rice, etc.)
  5. seasoning to taste - sea salt, garlic powder, celery salt, parsley
  6. optional - 1 cup cooked chicken or sausage
Instructions
  1. In a large saucepan combine the chicken broth, milk, broccoli and seasoning.
  2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until the broccoli is cooked, about 10 minutes.
  3. Roughly puree the soup with an immersion blender or in a blender.
  4. Bring the soup back to a boil. Add the noodles, reduce heat and simmer until the noodles are cooked, about 10 minutes.
  5. Add meat if desired and simmer until warmed.
  6. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Notes
  1. I used oat milk. Any milk substitute will work, but coconut milk might give a strong flavor. A milder milk like oat, rice or almond is best.
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Meal Plans Week Of 10-19-14

Allergen-Friendly Weekly Menu 10-19-14 || Homemade Dutch Apple PieGood morning. Are you ready for another week to begin? We’ve got another busy week ahead with doctor appointments and errands and preparing for house guests and a baptism party! Plus we’re still trying to get the germs our of the house and get my little guy back to full health.

Over the weekend we did some major cleaning around the house. We are trying to get things back in order for when everyone comes this weekend. I still have a little more cleaning to go this week.

I also have plenty of cooking and baking to do. So I’ll be busy in the kitchen. I need to make some kind of gf/df dessert. My son requested cookies, so maybe I’ll make a batch of my perfect gluten free dairy free chocolate chip cookies.

My son starts working with a speech therapist this week. Unlike my daughter who goes for allergies and eating issues, he is actually going to work on speech.Meal Plans Week of 10-19-14 || Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

My little one has been doing very well this week – even sleeping quite well! I haven’t been eating any problem foods lately and it shows. I’m still not sure if beef is a problem. I avoided it all last week. So this week I will experiment with it. I’m also still not sure about chocolate. I had a tiny bit yesterday in some chocolate chip muffins and she seemed to do ok. So that will be something to experiment with in the future.

I’m still doing my best to keep my body healthy, starting every day with a big mug of broth and coconut oil. I walk on the treadmill every day to keep my body moving gently. And I try to take naps some days to give my body a little extra rest. My body temperature has been dropping a bit. I expect that with an infant. But I want to stay on top of it.

Last week I posted a giveaway for Earthpaste. Be sure to enter if you haven’t yet!

 Here is our menu for the week. Many of our meals are prep work for our baptism party on Sunday. I’m making soup, salad and bread. So this week I’m making lots of broth! What’s on your menu this week?

MENU Homemade Dutch Apple Pie
Sunday
L – grilled hot dogs, french fries, broccoli
D – “favorite casserole”, strawberry smoothies
*bake dessert for party

Monday
D – pumpkin pasta, corn, applesauce
*bake/freeze pumpkin

Tuesday
D (prep ahead) – cp beef roast, sweet potatoes, carrots
*make broth, make df pudding

Wednesday
D (prep ahead) – beef stew
*strain/freeze broth, make gf bread

Thursday
D – cp roast chicken, squash, seasoned rice
*roast squash, make broth, clean

Friday
D – tacos, beans, applesauce
*strain/freeze broth, clean, make df crackers

Saturday
B – yogurt, granola, banana bread, fruit
L – chili, crackers w/ cheese and sausage
D – pretzel crusted chicken, broccoli, roasted potatoes
*clean, prep party food