When the cold or flu hits, when allergies flare or when kids can’t settle down don’t reach for a pill. Instead try some simple natural remedies. When it comes to natural remedies I am definitely a novice. I know food backwards and forwards. But herbs, oils and spices? Salves and tinctures? Come again? Keep it …
Pumpkin isn’t just for fall desserts. Try it in your breakfast! Sourdough pumpkin pie cereal is crunchy, sweet and easy to make. Eat it for breakfast covered in milk or sprinkled on yogurt. Are you getting excited for all things pumpkin? I know I am. It’s crazy to think that just a few years ago …
Now that fall is here it’s time for pumpkin everything! Use this nutrient packed vegetable to create three variations on pumpkin butter. It is so easy and delicious. Your kids will love it. Coming up with healthy snacks can be a challenge. Kids want sweet and tasty. You want quick and nutritious. Honey sweetened pumpkin …
This week’s allergen friendly meal plan and agenda is about transitioning to fall, preservation and staying healthy. Here we are closing out the month of September already. It’s starting to feel like fall, though the weather sure has been warm! There are apples, pears, pumpkins and squash everywhere. I love it. But it also means …
Wondering what to do with your homemade grape juice? Make grape jelly of course! It is a classic kid favorite that is easy to make and perfect for your pb&j! Growing up we ate one flavor of jelly. Grape. That’s it. At home. Grape. In a restaurant. Grape. On toast. Grape. On a sandwich. Grape. …
When it comes to juice fresh is always best. Learn how to make your own homemade grape juice starting with picking grapes and ending with sweet juice. Confession. I love grape juice. Love it. I don’t drink it very often these days because I know most juice is just empty calories with no nutrition. …
If you are in need of a healthy breakfast, lunch or dessert gluten free squash cookies are just the thing. Easy to make. Properly prepared grains. And vegetables! All summer long you are in control of what your kids eat and when they eat. There is an abundance of fresh fruit to serve IF they …
This week’s allergen friendly meal plan is focused on fall preservation and keeping real food on the table with a busy schedule. I think I blinked and missed last week. Life sure has gotten busier the last couple weeks. When you add a sick baby on top of it things are really chaotic. My son …
No time to make a sandwich? No problem. Grab some grain free sunbutter and jelly bars from the freezer and an allergen friendly lunch is ready in no time. We’ve been back to school for exactly one week. And I’m already sick of packing lunches. Anybody else? In all honesty I don’t mind it *too* …
This week’s allergen friendly meal plan and update is all about staying well fed when things are busy and keeping up with preservation. September is in full swing! Are you enjoying it or are you already missing the slow pace of summer? We’re slowly but surely adjusting. We’ll see how this week goes. It’s even …