3 Reasons I Limit the Time My Kids are on Smartphones

I love nurturing my kids with good food, but I know that’s only one part of creating a healthy and happy childhood for them. Nurturing their imagination, thirst for knowledge and creativity are all important too. One sticky question we have as parents in this modern world so full of screens and technology is when... Read More »

       

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6 Surprising Facts about Sweet Potatoes

We associate sweet potatoes with Thanksgiving. Our Thanksgiving sweet potato dishes are brightly orange, covered with sweet syrup, and topped with marshmallows. Some of us love that dishes, some of us hate it. But sweet potatoes deserve a lot more attention than that one dish as they are a scrumptious culinary addition to many dishes,... Read More »

       

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Roasted Sweet Potato Rounds (AIP-Friendly)

I know this is a very simple recipe, yet it’s one that I use almost every single day right now. Sweet potatoes are thinly sliced, gently salted, and then covered with a light layer of fat. Roasting them for about fifteen minutes makes them crunchy on the edge and tender in the middle. I love... Read More »

       

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Gluten-free Dough Cakes (Inspired by The Secret Garden)

You, like Dickon, will love these Dough Clouds. A gluten-free dough is gently patted into discs and enriched with butter and sweetener. 15 minutes later, these lovely “clouds” emerge from the oven ready for tea time. These Victorian-era Dough Cakes are based on the book The Secret Garden, by Francis Hodgson Burnett. Dough cakes are made... Read More »

       

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Buckwheat Pancakes (Inspired by The Long Winter)

By Katie Mae, of Nourishing Simplicity Fluffy buckwheat pancakes dripping with butter and brown sugar syrup are the perfect winter breakfast. The Little House Books by Laura Ingalls Wilder are near and dear to my heart. My mom had read the series twice through to us by the time I was eight and I read... Read More »

       

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When You Eat a Healthy Diet, but are Still Sick

I shared recently how I’ve been on the Autoimmune Protocol Diet (AIP) for the last month, and why I am continuing it. I am so blessed by all of the emails and comments from you all. I loved hearing from those of you “in the trenches” like me as we try to untangle our health... Read More »

       

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