The following is a contributor post from Kristi of Veggie Converter. My daughter and I have conflicting allergies. I'm gluten and sugar intolerant, while she's dairy and nightshade intolerant. For those of you in the same boat, finding foods free of the eight most common food ... Continue Reading
Appetizers and Snacks
Roasted Turmeric Pumpkin Seeds
I needed some pumpkin puree to make pumpkin pies so I made some myself with two sugar pie pumpkins. I saved the seeds and roasted them with turmeric and they are so delicious I had to share them with you! Roasted Turmeric Pumpkin Seeds Ingredients Seeds from 2 ... Continue Reading
Butternut Squash and Apple Fruit and Veggie Snacks
I was recently inspired to make these gelatin snacks after making an amazing butternut squash and apple puree. I wanted to save some in a way that I could eat cold and this is the result! These snacks are creamy, tart, and have just enough sweet flavor. They are super ... Continue Reading
Easy Dinners: Picnic Style Dinner Night
As I have said before, I work full time and am super busy. I strive to cook three full from-scratch meals per week. But we do not go out the other nights so what is a busy mom to do? I have come up with a night I call: Picnic Style Dinner Night. This dinner requires no real ... Continue Reading
Real Food Tip: How to Keep an Avocado from Turning Brown
My husband is South African and he has an unusual snack he eats and which my daughter now also loves. It is simply an avocado cut in half with apple cider vinegar and salt and pepper. It tastes absolutely divine! My daughter has been asking to take this to school in her lunch and ... Continue Reading
Grab and Go Snack: Smoothie Popsicles
My daughter is in preschool and I pack her a lunch each day. However, what you might not know is that I also pack her snacks. I consider snack time another opportunity to get something nourishing in her body. I often quickly make myself a kefir smoothie in the morning as my ... Continue Reading
