As a kid, when Santa came to my house I'm pretty sure he dropped off ALL the children's toys and games under our tree and then went home - NOT so minimalist Christmas. I never minded, of course. A massive dump truck worth of wrapped presents brought so much joy on Christmas morning. But after tearing open the gifts, I would always feel a little empty, like all of the thrill and anticipation had left me with a lot of loot … [Read more...] about 3 Simple Steps To A Minimalist Christmas
Party Wave Wednesday – 12/12/12
Welcome to Party Wave Wednesday! Out on the water, etiquette dictates that the surfers that are in the best position for the wave take the ride (unless you’re a barney or a snake). Every now and again everyone hops on at the same time – This is called a party wave. In this weekly post all of the raddest bloggers come together to share their big wave stories a.k.a. their best posts on fertility, natural health, and nutrition … [Read more...] about Party Wave Wednesday – 12/12/12
White Chocolate Bark With Pistachios & Cranberries
When I learned from my friend, Kendahl, at Our Nourishing Roots that I could make my own chocolate, a whole new universe of possibility opened up. I mean, who knew it could be so simple - cocoa butter, an unrefined sweetener, and cocoa powder for classic chocolate, or vanilla for the white chocolate? The cocoa butter provides a wonderful profile of healthy fats and the raw honey is both mineral and enzyme rich. Really, folks, … [Read more...] about White Chocolate Bark With Pistachios & Cranberries
Breast Thermography vs. Mammogram – Earlier Screenings May Save Your Life
It seems like "thermography vs. mammogram" is all the buzz amongst women age 30 and up, and for good reason - cancer is now the #1 fatal disease, and one in eight women will develop invasive breast cancer. The medical community strongly recommends mammograms as an "early detection" tool, but in alternative circles it is believed that mammograms can actually contribute to breast cancer and may only be questionably effective in … [Read more...] about Breast Thermography vs. Mammogram – Earlier Screenings May Save Your Life
Party Wave Wednesday – 12/05/12
Welcome to Party Wave Wednesday! Out on the water, etiquette dictates that the surfers that are in the best position for the wave take the ride (unless you’re a barney or a snake). Every now and again everyone hops on at the same time – This is called a party wave. In this weekly post all of the raddest bloggers come together to share their big wave stories a.k.a. their best posts on fertility, natural health, and nutrition … [Read more...] about Party Wave Wednesday – 12/05/12
Creamed Spinach And Artichoke Hearts
Are you getting bored with making dinner? Sometimes I just need something new and exciting to spice up the weekly meals. Enter: creamed spinach and artichoke hearts. Seriously, you will never look at spinach the same again. Whenever I try creamed spinach, I tend to have higher expectations than I should. There always seems to be something missing, and this recipe has found it. Real cream, butter, Parmesan cheese, sea salt, … [Read more...] about Creamed Spinach And Artichoke Hearts
Hot Punch: A Mulled Pomegranate Drink For The Holidays
I remember the smell of mulling spices wafting through our house at Christmas time. I would stand in the kitchen, just breathing in the warmth and festivity. So when I called my mom to get her recipes for hot punch, I was a bit surprised to learn that the 'classic' recipes in her box were either made with instant lemonade or a giant scoop of sugar. I always enjoy a real food challenge, so I set off to concoct the perfect … [Read more...] about Hot Punch: A Mulled Pomegranate Drink For The Holidays
How To Make Salted Caramels With Real Food Ingredients
As I kid I loved Swedish fish and Starburst, but now I like to pretend that my tastes are more refined. I prefer more complex and sultry desserts - liked anything with salted caramel. The problem with most recipes for sweets treats is that they typically contain highly-processed junk. I've been on a mission to learn how to make salted caramels and other sweets with Real food ingredients so my family can enjoy a treat … [Read more...] about How To Make Salted Caramels With Real Food Ingredients
Pumpkin Ice Cream Recipe
I just LOVE the holidays. There are so many festive, nutrient dense foods to share - like this pumpkin ice cream! I know it is customary to forget all about pumpkins immediately after the empty pumpkin pie tin leaves the Thanksgiving table, but pumpkin ice cream is a wonderful holiday party showstopper far beyond the turkey dinner in late November. Pumpkins and other gourds can keep for weeks in a cool storage space. I … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Ice Cream Recipe
Party Wave Wednesday – 11/28/12
Welcome to Party Wave Wednesday! Out on the water, etiquette dictates that the surfers that are in the best position for the wave take the ride (unless you’re a barney or a snake). Every now and again everyone hops on at the same time – This is called a party wave. In this weekly post all of the raddest bloggers come together to share their big wave stories a.k.a. their best posts on fertility, natural health, and nutrition … [Read more...] about Party Wave Wednesday – 11/28/12
Homemade Bath Salts With Lemongrass
The holidays are coming! The holidays are coming! Yikes and yaaay! While this recipe for luxurious homemade bath salts will guide you to create lovely homemade, health-promoting gifts, it will also soothe you when you need it most…the holidays. I am an avid devotee of unrefined sea salt, and you may choose to use a lovely unrefined, mineral rich sea salt for your salt source in this recipe. However, if you’d like to save … [Read more...] about Homemade Bath Salts With Lemongrass
Party Wave Wednesday 11/21/12
Welcome to Party Wave Wednesday! Out on the water, etiquette dictates that the surfers that are in the best position for the wave take the ride (unless you're a barney or a snake). Every now and again everyone hops on at the same time - This is called a party wave. In this weekly post all of the raddest bloggers come together to share their big wave stories a.k.a. their best posts on fertility, natural health, and nutrition … [Read more...] about Party Wave Wednesday 11/21/12