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
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How To Be A Rock Star In The Kitchen
Think preparing traditional, nutrient dense food takes too much effort? People always ask me, "How do you have the time and energy to cook all this food, raise two kids and work?" Easy! When it comes to spending time in the kitchen, I'm mostly lazy and definitely too busy to spend long hours slaving over the stove. On the average day, I cook breakfast (15 minutes), grab a quick lunch (2-15 minutes), and throw together a … [Read more...] about How To Be A Rock Star In The Kitchen
What Would Emily Do? (9/4 edition)
Birth Control Pills and Breastfeeding - Gluten Free Diet Making Her Sick? - Homeschooling a Grade Schooler - Health Issues from Living in a Basement - Eczema with Raw Milk - Toddler with Low Iron - Cure for Tinea Vericolor 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 … [Read more...] about What Would Emily Do? (9/4 edition)
What Would Emily Do? (4/30 Edition)
Natural Remedies for Pain After Birth – Organic Raw Nuts Worth the Cost? – Night Terror Solutions – Refined Coconut Oil Healthy? – Sugar Cravings and ADHD – Alternative Treatment for Uterine Fibroids 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 … [Read more...] about What Would Emily Do? (4/30 Edition)
Homemade Kombucha Scoby Jerky
Do you brew kombucha? Do you have homemade Kombucha SCOBY cultures coming out of your ears? Ever wonder what else you might do with these beautiful, powerful things? Me too! (If you have no idea what I'm talking about, learn how to make kombucha here. Otherwise, read on...) One day my friend Hannah (founder of Kombucha Kamp) and I were talking about all the great ways we use our SCOBYs, and thought what fun it would … [Read more...] about Homemade Kombucha Scoby Jerky
Mediterranean Chocolate Tahini Truffles
Having just disappeared the last of the junky trick-or-treat candy, my sweet tooth is a bit disappointed. So much temptation, but despite the promising brightly wrappers, I find conventional candy to be deeply unsatisfying. Enter these chocolate tahini truffles that I discovered in a brand new cookbook - Mediterranean Paleo Cooking. I just love a dessert that satiates my sweet tooth and chocolate cravings while infusing my … [Read more...] about Mediterranean Chocolate Tahini Truffles
Homemade Gummy Vitamins Recipe
I've explained before why I don't give my kids multivitamins, but these homemade gummy vitamins are certainly going to be an exception to that rule. ~Emily We all need vitamins to survive, but because of bad farming practices, depleted soil, and poor diet, we usually don’t get enough. There are all sorts of ways to get your daily dose in, but these homemade gummy vitamins are my favorite way to supplement a healthy diet. … [Read more...] about Homemade Gummy Vitamins Recipe
Homemade Pho with Zoodles
Have you seen my post about making zoodles? Homemade pho is a great way to enjoy zucchini 'noodles.' Zoodles are truly one of my favorite ways to get the function and joy of pasta without feeling like I've devoured several fistfuls of starch. While there's nothing wrong with carbs, sometimes the mood or the season calls for something lighter. I love zoodles topped with savory sauces like bolognese, alfredo, or pesto, and … [Read more...] about Homemade Pho with Zoodles
What I Ate Today: Cassie W.
Holistic Squid weighs in with a nutrient-dense spin on Cassie W.'s diet. Cassie, age 35, is a yoga instructor, long-distance runner, and mom of two from Yuma, Arizona. Whew! Here's what Cassie ate today: Breakfast: Hardboiled egg, orange and glass of 1% milk. Lunch: 1 avocado mixed with 2 tbsp cilantro, 2 tbsp purple onion and lime, corn tortilla chips, sliced tomato. Dinner: Salmon cakes, spinach, salad with sesame … [Read more...] about What I Ate Today: Cassie W.
Easy Homemade Ranch Dressing
I don't know about you, but I think homemade ranch dressing is one of those good ol' American comfort foods that makes everything twice as good. It's a lovely dressing for a simple mixed green salad, and, of course, ranch makes an awesome dip for veggie slices, indulgent fried foods, and even sandwiches. I worked for many years in the restaurant industry, and I've read labels on every ranch dressing I could find in … [Read more...] about Easy Homemade Ranch Dressing
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 can make your own coconut butter, you can make these perfect fall muffins with apples and … [Read more...] about Apple Muffins With Coconut Butter Frosting (Paleo, Nut Free)
Mongolian Beef (Healthy Chinese Food!)
I love Chinese food. I love eating with chopsticks. I love the soups, the sauces, and the fast and fresh style of cooking. I love the deep meaty flavors. So, my awakening to the ubiquitous use of rancid plant oils in most restaurant Chinese food was heartbreaking - to put it mildly. Fortunately, Asian cooking lends itself easily and gracefully to Real food ingredients. I can now relax knowing I have more than a few healthy … [Read more...] about Mongolian Beef (Healthy Chinese Food!)