My friend Molly from OrganicSpark.com recently released her new book, Back to Butter. It is a treat to flip through the pages rich with beautiful images and mouth-watering recipes. When I got to the dessert section, this one really caught my eye: almond boy. A play on words, almond boy is reminiscent of the sticky sweet candy bar dipped in chocolate that I never really liked as a kid. With a traditional foods makeover, this … [Read more...] about Almond Boy: Bid Your Sugar Cravings Buh-Bye
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Mastering Your Thanksgiving Feast
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, which means it's time to plot and plan what you will serve, bring, or simply enjoy. This holiday has had an interesting (if not common) path throughout my life. As a kid, I have fond memories of big family celebrations at Aunt Betty's house. Two turkeys roasting to perfection in the extra basement oven and everyone passing out on sofas after the feast with football playing in the … [Read more...] about Mastering Your Thanksgiving Feast
The Truth About Low Carb High Fat Diets For Weight Loss
I've long been a fan of butter and bacon as a part of a healthy diet. For many folks, a low carb high fat diet can be a lifesaving choice. In this post Jennifer shares how her husband lost weight and improved his health without passing on the bacon. ~Emily The low carb high fat (LCHF) diet is a change from what has been promoted for many years in the medical system. After years of promoting a low fat diet, it has become … [Read more...] about The Truth About Low Carb High Fat Diets For Weight Loss
Homemade Sunscreen – Water Resistant & Super Easy to Make
I've spent the last eight years in search of the perfect sunscreen. The problem is, that even my favorite, all-natural brands contain ingredients that I don't love, so I've finally given in and decided to make some myself. This homemade sunscreen is water resistant, made of all healthy ingredients, goes on like a dream, and really works. And best of all, it only took a few minutes to whip together. Easy-peasy goodness. Why … [Read more...] about Homemade Sunscreen – Water Resistant & Super Easy to Make
Salmon and Asparagus Bake
You know when you try a new recipe that you think is going to be just "meh" and then are blown away by how delicious and perfect it is? This salmon and asparagus bake is one of those dishes. I had a similar experience with my chicken Florentine over acorn squash too. A few weeks ago, I was having one of those moments where I was staring at the contents of my fridge looking for inspiration. With our weekly farm box, there's … [Read more...] about Salmon and Asparagus Bake
Gluten Free Deep Dish Pizza
My little family has a Friday night tradition - movie night complete with buttered popcorn, root beer, homemade ice cream, and some sort of fun, snacky dinner. Sometimes it's homemade nachos, but our newest favorite is this gluten free deep dish pizza. Personally, I've found that I can digest wheat just fine as long as it's a traditional, sprouted, or even white (gasp!). But my hubby feels better when he eats gluten free. … [Read more...] about Gluten Free Deep Dish Pizza
Chocolate Whoopie Pies With (Honey-Sweetened!) Raspberry Buttercream Filling
Here are two facts: 1) Holistic Squid will never be a site devoted to baked goods. 2) If you find a sweet treat here, it's because it's really, really good. I don't know how bakers do it. I nearly killed myself perfecting these chocolate whoopie pies - or more specifically, the honey-sweetened raspberry buttercream filling. I figured I would substitute powdered sugar with a homemade version using mineral-rich sucanat, … [Read more...] about Chocolate Whoopie Pies With (Honey-Sweetened!) Raspberry Buttercream Filling
Chicken Pot Pie Crumble
I have searched high and low for the perfect chicken pot pie recipe. Something comforting, flavorful, and delicious, but without a ton of extra labor - no rolling pins, please! You see, I just don't have the time for fussy food, but I still want my dinner to taste awesome. Finally, inspired by this recipe and this recipe I found on Pinterest, I have come up with my own version of perfection. Enter: chicken pot pie … [Read more...] about Chicken Pot Pie Crumble
Garden Tomato Soup Recipe
Growing up, I mostly despised tomatoes with two exceptions: tomatoes fresh from the vine still warm from the hot sun and Campbell's tomato soup. So imagine my joy as an adult when I discovered the existence of real, homemade garden tomato soup. Heaven. Our garden is kicking out a beautiful crop of summer tomatoes and we are enjoying them in salsa, chipotle salsa, and pretty much any way you can imagine a tomato. As for this … [Read more...] about Garden Tomato Soup Recipe
5 Superfoods For Strong Healthy Teeth
After the birth of my son, at the age of 31, I got my first cavity. Not bad, I thought, to make it three decades without any dental decay! I got the cavity filled, and didn't think much of it. Three and a half years passed, and my daughter was born. Low and behold, another cavity in the same tooth! This time, the dentist reported that I would probably need a root canal. YIKES!?! After thirty-some years of taking good teeth … [Read more...] about 5 Superfoods For Strong Healthy Teeth
Linguine with Clams
Linguine with clams is one of my favorite fancy dishes. Here's the secret: this meal is super easy to make, inexpensive, nutrient-dense, and so darn delicious! We don't eat a ton of pasta at our house, but when paired with a nutritional powerhouse of clams and grass-fed butter, we make an exception. If you don't eat wheat, the clams and broth will go great with rice pasta or spaghetti squash for a grain-free version that is … [Read more...] about Linguine with Clams
Why You Probably Need Cod Liver Oil
If you've been reading my blog for awhile, you'll know that I'm a big fan of cod liver oil and high vitamin butter oil. I first learned about this stuff after the birth of my second child. Pregnancy and nursing seemed to have been the straws that broke the camel's back in terms of nutritional strain on my body. After each child, my dentist discovered a cavity (both in the same tooth). Before that, I spent 30 years … [Read more...] about Why You Probably Need Cod Liver Oil