[You’re going to love these paleo pumpkin bars, the latest treat from my friend Naomi – using her secret magical ingredient… homemade coconut butter. ~Emily xoxo] Pumpkin is everywhere in the fall, I get it. But it’s for a reason – pumpkin is just so darn delicious. I’m pretty much a fan of all things
Read More
Breakfast Pizza (Plus Breakfast & Lunch Now In Real Plans!)
At our house, breakfast is our big family meal of the day, but breakfast pizza is a new thing. Up until recently, we kept the first meal of the day pretty standard – eggs scrambled with some cheese or chopped greens, bacon or sausage, tea for me and a glass of raw milk or kombucha for
Read More
Apple Muffins With Coconut Butter Frosting (Paleo, Nut Free)
[Emily’s note: Just because you eat paleo or gluten free, avoid nuts, or are following a GAPS diet, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy treats like these scrumptious apple muffins. Special diet or not, you’re going to LOVE Naomi’s creation…] What can muffins be made of if they don’t have grains or nuts? Coconut butter! And now that you
Read More
How to Make Coconut Butter
[Emily’s note: Just like Naomi, when I first discovered coconut butter, I devoured it by the spoonful. Coconut butter (not to be confused with coconut oil) is as satisfying as eating cake frosting (minus the tummy ache) while packing the nutritious punch of a superfood. I had no idea it was this simple to make…] Coconut manna,
Read More
Gluten Free Cassava Pizza Crust – Paleo & AIP Friendly
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
Read More
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.
Read More
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
Read More
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
Read More
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
Read More
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
Read More
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
Read More
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.
Read More