I've got a thing for junk food makeovers, so naturally I'm a bit obsessed with pizza. Today's new love is cassava pizza, but my pizza adventures have been vast. First I found that I could make a good classic crust with a simple recipe and sprouted flour - a healthier alternative to white flour. Then I experimented with making my favorite gluten-free crust into a deep dish pizza. I had some fun with grain-free cauliflower … [Read more...] about Gluten Free Cassava Pizza Crust – Paleo & AIP Friendly
Mexican Street Corn Salad
Late summer is one of the best times of year for recipes laden with sun-ripened fruits and veggies. This Mexican street corn salad is one of my favorite ways to eat one of my favorite foods - summer corn. When I was a kid, school never started in August, and summer most certainly didn't end then either. The last weeks of August, when summer was winding down, always held the most nostalgic feelings of the season for me. The … [Read more...] about Mexican Street Corn Salad
Sourdough Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
[Emily's note: Naomi is at is again with her sourdough goodness! These sourdough lemon poppy seed muffins are next level. If you haven't seen the other posts in this series (and especially if you feel the teensiest bit intimidated by sourdough - start here. ] While we usually think of sourdough in terms of bread, sourdough fermentation can be applied to a number of different flour based goods, such as pancakes and muffins, … [Read more...] about Sourdough Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
What Would Emily Do (7/29)
High Cholesterol - Natural Cancer Treatment - Treating Parasites - Fine Motor Tics a Vitamin Deficiency? - Kombucha and Candida - Vaccinations During Pregnancy The picture above is the view from my favorite local hike. After three and a half miles of hot and hilly fire roads, the reward is this stunning view. Ahhh. Anyway, let's answer some of your questions... My inbox runneth over with questions from readers wondering – … [Read more...] about What Would Emily Do (7/29)
Zucchini Spinach Salad with Chicken
I often hesitate to post about anything other than fantastic desserts, because it seems as though most readers prefer the fantasy of sweets over dinner ideas. But this simple yet flavorful zucchini spinach salad is too good not to share. I spent the last four months working on getting healthier and slimming down for summer. Along the way, I found myself in search of satisfying recipes that didn't pack on the pounds. Along … [Read more...] about Zucchini Spinach Salad with Chicken
What Would Emily Do (7/8)
Homeopathic Vaccines - Diet for Gout - Treating Thrush - Natural Birth Control - Sensitive Skin - Receding hairlines My inbox runneth over with questions from readers wondering – What would Emily do – about Real food and holistic health topics. I’ve created this Q&A to get your questions answered and for other folks to benefit from the answers too. But before we get started today... SB277 ALERT: If are concerned … [Read more...] about What Would Emily Do (7/8)
Nourishing Fermented Sourdough Pancakes
[Emily's note: You guys! I'm so excited to share Naomi's recipe for sourdough pancakes - YUM! If you've been following along, this is the third post in our sourdough series. Click to read about the health benefits of sourdough and how to make a sourdough starter. Enjoy!] Pancakes are one of those quintessential comfort breakfast foods. Sturdy breakfasts bring to mind sitting around a table full of people, brought together … [Read more...] about Nourishing Fermented Sourdough Pancakes
Grilled Peaches And Halloumi
Summertime is my favorite time of year by far, and nothing beats fresh, ripe summer fruit that tastes of the hot sunshine and earth that grew it. This recipe for grilled peaches with halloumi cheese combines some of the best things in life - summer bounty and grillable cheese. YUM. Growing up we grilled the standard hot dogs and hamburgers and served them up with ripe summer corn, sliced garden tomatoes, and watermelon for … [Read more...] about Grilled Peaches And Halloumi
Homemade Healing Salve With Calendula
I love a natural healing salve for everything from diaper rash to sunburn to dry skin and chapped lips. Even when it comes to stubborn eczema, it can often help provide relief during the healing process. This recipe that Jamie is sharing with us today is both simple to make and works great. ~Emily I’ve never been the type to sunburn easily, but during our childhood, my brother frequently resembled a lobster during the … [Read more...] about Homemade Healing Salve With Calendula
Bite-Sized Chocolate Covered Bananas
I just adore special foods that remind me of my childhood, and on a hot summer day these bite-sized chocolate covered bananas hit the spot. Bananas take on a creamy consistency when frozen, and their icy sweetness contrasts with melt-in-your-mouth slightly bitter, slightly salty chocolate coating. YES. Even as a kid, I recognized this perfection. The recipe is so simple, it is hardly a recipe at all. Decadent dark … [Read more...] about Bite-Sized Chocolate Covered Bananas
The Oil Cleansing Method Gone Wrong
I don't have time to mess around with fussy homemade beauty products, but I sure love when I find something simple (and affordable) that works. That's why I was drawn to the oil cleansing method - basically cleaning your face with oil. I've had some pitfalls along the way, so I'm hoping you can learn from my mistakes and eventual success. As a teen I was riddled with acne. Dermatologists told me again and again that it had … [Read more...] about The Oil Cleansing Method Gone Wrong
What Would Emily Do? (6/11)
Making Water Kefir - Bumps on Skin - Stress in Young Children - Breast Milk Causing Tooth Decay - Poor Blood Flow Causing Rash - Soothing Cream for Eczema My inbox runneth over with questions from readers wondering – What would Emily do? – about Real food and holistic health topics. I’ve created this Q&A to get your questions answered and for other folks to benefit from the answers too. Who am I to know the answers to … [Read more...] about What Would Emily Do? (6/11)