I like to blanch potatoes in the morning and then sauté or roast them later (to learn more about all of these techniques check out The Homemade Mommy Handbook). This means less work I have to do right before dinner is served. Here is a simpler version of my sautéed potatoes ... Continue Reading
Real Recipes
Sleepytime Milk ‘Tea’
Warm milk is a great cure for insomnia, right? Apparently many of us think so. No one really knows why warm milk helps us sleep better; maybe it is psychological. In any event, I have been drinking warm milk before bed for a few months now and it certainly helps me go to ... Continue Reading
Vegetable Migas
If you live in Texas, then you know what Migas are. If you don't, let me explain: Migas are what's for breakfast! This isn't your ordinary omelet. Migas are basically eggs scrambled with onions, peppers, tomatoes, cheese and corn tortillas. Here is my take on Migas using what is ... Continue Reading
No-Churn Mango Lassi Frozen Yogurt
Who loves the natural tanginess of real frozen yogurt? If you do not have an ice cream machine, this no-churn Frozen Yogurt is for you! It is made with real yogurt cheese and has the rich and creamy consistency of churned ice cream without the machine. You can use this ... Continue Reading
Homemade Healthy Kombucha Fruit Snacks
Today I decided to make my daughter some healthy fruit snacks and am truly excited with what I pulled together. My inspiration was this healthy fruit snacks recipe by Thank Your Body. I love the use of grass-fed gelatin and all of its healing properties. My goal was to use ... Continue Reading
How to Make Cultured Butter
Making cultured butter from raw milk is actually quite simple. Did you know that milk isn’t the same throughout the year? Milk nutrient quantity is highest in the spring when the cows are able to eat rapidly growing lush green grass after a long winter of eating mostly hay. I ... Continue Reading
