When you work outside the home, there is nothing more valuable than the time you have with your kids when you get done with your work. However, if you are trying to cook more real food, you end up spending that time cooking. This can be great if you kids love to help (like mine ... Continue Reading
Real Recipes
Crockpot Chipotle Chicken
Looking for a crockpot recipe with bold flavors? Try this crockpot chipotle chicken recipe! I have tried to make many crockpot recipes and frankly, not many have the bold flavor I crave. This isn't your ordinary crockpot chicken, but I know you will love it as much as we ... Continue Reading
Carrot Ginger Soup
If you love carrots and ginger you are going to love this carrot ginger soup recipe! I spent Thanksgiving with my grandmother this year. She makes the most amazing turkeys. Two very large turkeys. As soon as we were done carving them I threw one of the carcasses in the pot ... Continue Reading
Homemade Fig Newtons
Today I have a guest post for you from Julia Visser of Juels' Fuel. Her blog is an inspiration! I hope you enjoy this amazing recipe for grain-free homemade fig newtons from her. The Fig Newton had me at first bite. As a child, this was my favorite occasional snack with a glass ... Continue Reading
Give the Gift of Clean Water to Families in Cambodia, Donate to Charity Water
Can you even imagine what your life would be like if you didn’t have access to clean water to drink, to cook with, or bathe your children in? This is a clear and present daily concern for many people around the world. Something as simple as clean water is a luxury to many and we ... Continue Reading
20 Kid-Friendly Fermented Foods
Fermented foods are important for everyone to eat, so how do we make kid-friendly fermented foods that your kids will truly learn to love? Can Sour Fermented Foods be Kid-Friendly? Our palates are designed to taste an array of flavors including salty, sweet, sour, bitter and ... Continue Reading