Category Archives: Food

This simple, scrumptious chimichurri sauce made mostly of parsley, garlic, and olive oil tastes amazingly fresh and pairs with red meat, fish, and chicken oh-so-beautifully!
Scrumptious Chimichurri Sauce

This simple, scrumptious chimichurri sauce made mostly of parsley, garlic, and olive oil tastes amazingly[...]

28
Aug
Making gorgeous, delicious bone broth that gels when it cools and soothes when you sip is easier than you think. In this post, we delve into the differences between stock and broth, the benefits of bone broth, AND show you how to make bone broth three different ways: on the stovetop, the slow cooker, and the Instant Pot.
How to Make Bone Broth

Making gorgeous, delicious bone broth that gels when it cools and soothes when you sip[...]

15
Apr
Sugar is delicious, but it's at the root of many of our most disastrous health issues. Use these healthy sugar alternatives to take control of how much sugar you (and your family) eat!
21 Healthy Alternatives to Sugar

Sugar is delicious, but it's at the root of many of our most disastrous health[...]

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04
Jan
Whether you're feeding just your family or feeding a crowd on Christmas morning, make it cheery, hearty, and nourishing with these favorite Christmas breakfast recipes.
25 Christmas Morning Breakfast Recipes

These cherished Christmas breakfast recipes make Christmas morning cheery, hearty, and nourishing, whether you're feeding[...]

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21
Dec
Ethical, organic, all-natural candy for all your chocolate holidays!
Where to Find Ethically Sourced Chocolate Candy for Halloween

Chocolate Season is just around the corner - you know, that season that runs from[...]

24
Oct
Making this restaurant-style salsa is super-simple and absolutely delicious. And even better, you can enjoy it right away or can it for long-term storage, since it's safe for canning!
Perfect Restaurant-Style Salsa

Making this restaurant-style salsa is super-simple and absolutely delicious. And even better, you can enjoy[...]

20
Sep
When it's hot and you're lacking inspiration at mealtimes, these simple meal ideas will get you going again until the weather turns cool again.
101+ Simple Meal Ideas for Late Summer

When it's hot and you're lacking inspiration at mealtimes, these simple meal ideas will get[...]

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29
Jul
Corn dogs have gotten a bad rap - trans fats, poor quality meats, you name it. But they don't have to be that way! They're delicious and meet all your nutritional and ethical criteria when you make them at home. (My sister prefers making them with veggie dogs, but my favorite is free range sustainable beef. What's yours?)
Homemade Corn Dogs

Corn dogs are typically junk food (even though they taste SO good!). So make them[...]

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17
Jun
Kids love to help in the kitchen - but so often we're stuck with knife options that are either two blunt (and thus slip off the food) or too sharp (and can easily cause harm). Thus, here's a list of a few GREAT options for knives KIDS can use - and actually cut their food!
Safe, Kid-Friendly Knives That Actually Cut

Kids love to help in the kitchen, but if you have dull, flimsy, or improper[...]

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03
Jun
It's a sinking feeling at the end of the day to realize you don't know what you're going to serve your tired, hungry family. So hang this printable on your refrigerator and you'll always have SOMETHING to inspire you to whip together a quick, healthy meal.
31 Cheap, Last Minute Real Food Dinner Ideas

It's a sinking feeling to arrive home after a long day and realize you haven't[...]

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08
May
This basic and SUPER-simple stir fry sauce can be used for anything from chow mein to egg roll dipping sauce - it's very versatile! And even better, you just mix everything up in a jar and you're good to go for months.
Basic All-Purpose Chinese Stir-Fry Sauce

This basic and SUPER-simple stir fry sauce can be used for anything from chow mein[...]

20
Apr
It's easier to make EASY-PEEL hard-boiled eggs than I thought. Plus, with this method, you can make several dozen hard-boiled eggs all at once!
The Surprise Secret to Perfect, Easy-Peel Hard Boiled Eggs

While boiling is a great way to cook eggs, it doesn't always result in eggs[...]

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15
Apr
Making perfect lemon curd isn't difficult - and we show you how.
How to Make Perfect Lemon Curd

It's spring – and thus it's the season for light, refreshing flavors. Homemade lemon curd[...]

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21
Mar
Make your own healthy DIY popcorn oil for delicious popcorn!
Homemade Movie-Style Popcorn Oil

Make healthy DIY popcorn oil for your next movie night! This movie-style popcorn oil will[...]

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03
Mar
Bold, smoky, classic meatloaf - it's comfort food that nourishes both body and soul!
Classic Meatloaf Recipe

  Meatloaf is a classic – nay, ubiquitous – comfort dish and requires little intro,[...]

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28
Jan
Fruit salad cups that kids can make themselves! What a great way to get them involved at snacktime, breakfast time, or dessert time!
Super-Fun Fruit Salad Cups Kids Can Make Themselves

These fruit salad cups are a great recipe for kids to make themselves and provide[...]

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16
Jan
Use our simple method to make thick, sweet, luscious homemade applesauce and apple butter. You won't regret it!
Homemade Applesauce & Homemade Apple Butter (and why organic apples matter)

Homemade applesauce and homemade apple butter are superbly and blessedly simple to make - and[...]

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20
Oct
Homemade Caramel Corn - with all-natural ingredients and WITHOUT any of the junk :)
Homemade Caramel Corn

Naturally-sweetened homemade caramel corn provides the sweet treat you love without any of the junk[...]

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15
Oct
Homemade garam masala is the spice crown jewel of East Indian cuisine and absolutely makes curries SING. This spice blend uses easy-to-find ingredients & mixes up in less than 5 minutes.
Homemade Garam Masala

Homemade garam masala is the spice crown jewel of East Indian cuisine and absolutely makes[...]

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06
Oct
Healthy homemade lunchables make lunch packing SIMPLE, whether you or your child is doing the packing! There's also a TON of printable info in this post to help your kids be able to pack their own healthy lunch, including a handy-dandy printable. (I hang mine on the inside of the lunch supplies cupboard.) :)
How to Teach Your Child to Pack Their Own Healthy Lunch + Healthy Homemade Lunchables

Making healthy homemade lunchables is super-simple and keeps lunch packing from being a chore. With[...]

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17
Aug
Summertime is a time of bounty - so here's a thoroughly packed guide to how to preserve pretty much ANYTHING - from apples, bamboo shoots, and cherry blossoms to salmon, yams, and zucchini!
The Ultimate Preservation Guide: How to Preserve {Pretty Much} Anything

This time of year, the inevitable question is: what can I do with all the[...]

30
Jul
S'mores made from all real food ingredients - finally, a treat you can feel good about!
Real Food S’mores

It's camping season and the season to linger long into the evening with friends around[...]

12
Jul
This classic coleslaw is the real food version of the traditional American recipe, and goes beautifully with any barbecue, fried chicken, or pulled pork. :)
Perfect Coleslaw

This perfect coleslaw is the real food version of the classic American recipe, and goes[...]

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29
Jun
Need a salad that can go with you and that don't require chilling? Keep this list in your back pocket!
25 No-Chill, Picnic-Perfect Summer Salads

Summer is the time for simple meals, especially those that can easily go where you[...]

22
Jun