Growing up in the Pennsylvania, there were certain things that made fall fall - sweater weather, bon fires, hot cocoa, technicolor leaves, hay rides, and everything apple and pumpkin. While autumn cues aren't quite the same here in Southern California, there's no reason not to indulge in a treats like homemade caramel apples while walking around in flip-flops and dreaming of fall foliage. Homemade caramel apples are … [Read more...] about Homemade Caramel Apples from Scratch
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10 Good Reasons To Go Paleo
While my weekly meal plans service has successfully helped hundreds of folks get real food on the table, I've had an overwhelming request for paleo and grain-free meal plans. So, even though I don't exclusively blog about grain-free eating, I'm super excited to share the new paleo recipes on Real Plans and talk about some good reasons to go paleo. For those of you who live in a cave and have no idea what I'm talking about … [Read more...] about 10 Good Reasons To Go Paleo
Old Fashioned Homemade Root Beer
You've been requesting more soda recipes and I've been listening! You know what makes you the coolest mom on the block? Ice cold root beer floats made with real ice cream and real old fashioned root beer. I recently whipped up the food and drink for a healthy kids party and we did not skimp on fun! The kids had a great time and the parents did not have to wrangle sticky fingered, sugar drunk monsters as they departed the … [Read more...] about Old Fashioned Homemade Root Beer
Why and How to Avoid a Root Canal
After the birth of my first child, I got my first cavity in my back left molar. Having escaped over 30 years of dental decay, I got it filled and didn't think much about it. After my second baby though, that same tooth developed another cavity - and my dentist threatened a root canal. Suddenly, I was listening. Hadn't I heard somewhere that root canals could cause larger, systemic health problems? My mission: to learn … [Read more...] about Why and How to Avoid a Root Canal
What Would Emily Do? (5/7 Edition)
Protecting Unvaccinated Kids – Sanitizing Toys – Alternative Meds for Hip Pain – Non-caffeine Energy Boost – Baby Constipation – Healing Eczema While Breastfeeding This week's edition of "What Would Emily Do” is going to be an itty-bit shorter than usual because I decided to take a break with that crazy looking small human pictured above. Such is the juggling act of this working mom and blogger - sometimes you just gotta … [Read more...] about What Would Emily Do? (5/7 Edition)
Skip the Skim Milk (A Processed, Toxic Food)
A couple of weeks ago I broke the big news that cereal is junk food. All of it. Even your high fiber oat flakes. Next up to bat: skim milk (or for that matter 1% or 2% too). There are so many topics to discuss when it comes to milk: organic vs. conventional, pasteurized vs. raw, grass-fed vs. grain-fed cows, homogenization, and whether to drink milk at all. Today we're mostly focusing on the myths and facts of skim and low … [Read more...] about Skip the Skim Milk (A Processed, Toxic Food)
12 Ways to Get Picky Eaters to Love Probiotic Foods
If we seem a bit obsessed about probiotics and healthy gut flora around here, it's probably true. In this post, Naomi shares her top tips for getting picky eaters to love probiotic foods. ~Emily New studies seem to pop up constantly demonstrating yet another way in which probiotics are vital to our health, from gut health to mental issues to the immune system. While supplements contain targeted types of bacteria, they can … [Read more...] about 12 Ways to Get Picky Eaters to Love Probiotic Foods
Why Common Stomach Flu Remedies Can Make Things Worse – and What to do Instead
As a kid, every time I was sick in bed with the stomach flu, I remember sipping ice-cold ginger ale or juice through a straw or slurping on brightly colored popsicles. Unfortunately (and despite my mother's best intentions - thanks, Mom!) these common stomach flu remedies can actually make things worse. Stomach flu remedies - what to avoid For starters, it's important to avoid icy drinks and raw foods when your digestive … [Read more...] about Why Common Stomach Flu Remedies Can Make Things Worse – and What to do Instead
Slow Cooked Caramel Apples
Fall is in the air, and these slow cooked caramel apples are just the thing to waft buttery cinnamon goodness through your house and get you in the mood for autumn. While I am a self-confessed summertime gal, this season holds a special place in my heart. Back in Pennsylvania as a kid, the air smelled cool and crisp, a welcome and refreshing change from the hot and humid months. The leaves were retina burning shades of … [Read more...] about Slow Cooked Caramel Apples
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies With Maple Cream Cheese Filling
Today I'm sharing these fun pumpkin whoopie pies with maple cream cheese frosting - a grown-up version of my favorite childhood baked good. As you may know, my baking skills are less than expert, so luckily this recipe is super easy and pretty fail-proof. The whoopie pie (also know as a 'gob') is a Pennsylvania Dutch classic, typically made with two chocolate, cakey cookies sandwiching sweet creamy vanilla frosting. … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Whoopie Pies With Maple Cream Cheese Filling
What I Ate Today: Jessica S.
Holistic Squid weighs in with a nutrient-dense spin on Jessica S.'s diet. Jessica owns a water physical therapy business and lives in the mountains of Los Angeles with her boyfriend and dog. Here's what Jessica ate today: Breakfast: Coffee with raw cream and unsweetened cacao and maple syrup. Half of a sandwich of hardboiled egg, tomato, basil and mayo on sourdough toast. Lunch: Other half of egg sandwich and a … [Read more...] about What I Ate Today: Jessica S.
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