Energy drinks. Remember when there were no such things? In the last 10 years, the energy drink industry has gotten completely out of control. If you ever look in the coolers at a gas station or grocery store, you will see more brands than you can count, all touting their own special blends of “healthy”… Continue Reading
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Winner of Tropical Traditions’ Non-Toxic Powdered Dishwasher Detergent Review and Giveaway ($32 value)
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand …. we have a winner for our giveaway of one full-size container of Tropical Traditions’ non-toxic dishwasher detergent. Congratulations Beth M., Entry #357, who entered Wed Feb 15 2012 00:00:00 GMT-0700 (Mountain Standard Time). Beth, I will be emailing you shortly to announce your win! Thank you to everyone who entered the giveaway. Even if you are… Continue Reading
52 Weeks of Bad A** Bacteria – Week 7 – European Style Cultured Butter
Butter. Does it get any better than butter? I think not. And I’m pretty sure other people agree with me, based on the comments I received on a recent Facebook post where I stated that “sourdough bread is simply a vessel to carry big globs of grass-fed butter to my mouth.” So, now that we have… Continue Reading
Infographic Sundays – The How Healthy is Your Ice Cream Edition
OK. The only word I’m going to say here is: Castoreum. G.R.O.S.S.!!!!!!!!! Make your own ice cream, ‘k? To view a larger version, just click on the image, or click here. via
Fun Video Fridays – The GNOWFGLINS Divvying Up the Morning Milk
I love the GNOWFGLINS blog and I enjoy reading about the adventures on their little patch of land and all of their critters, including their Jersey cow, Gracie. I can only dream about how delicious the milk is! I know this video is a little old, but I still enjoyed watching it! I also really want… Continue Reading
By the Whey Side – Why I’ve Stopped Using Whey in My Vegetable Ferments
I have decided to stop using whey in my vegetable ferments. WHAT??? But, but, Sally Fallon says to use whey! And, that’s how I’ve always done it! How can I stop now? I’ve come to this decision after reading two things – Sandor Katz’s Wild Fermentation and Kelsy’s post on The Liberated Kitchen. On my very first… Continue Reading
Tropical Traditions’ Non-Toxic Powdered Dishwasher Detergent Review and Giveaway ($32 value)
<<This giveaway is now closed. The winner was announced here.>> Since I am trying to reduce my chemical exposure this year, I decided to look at my dishwasher detergent. Last month, if you remember, I tested and reviewed Tropical Traditions non-toxic laundry detergent and oxygen bleach. Once you start looking at all of the nasty ingredients in detergents,… Continue Reading
Traditional Tuesdays: Nutritious and Delicious – 02/14/12
Traditional Tuesday’s Nutritious and Delicious Blog Carnival is for anything involving traditional foods. Recipes, techniques, tips, discussions on the hows and whys we do what we do, kitchen organization, appliances used, fitting traditional foods into your life and schedule, anything under the banner of traditional foods is wonderful. Posts, Facebook pages or websites on the… Continue Reading
52 Weeks of Bad A** Bacteria – Week 6 – Lacto-Fermented Blood Orange Marmalade
Welcome to week 6 of my journey through 52 weeks of bad a** bacteria. How are you doing so far on your probiotic foods journey? Have you started eating more fermented and cultured foods? Have you noticed a difference in your health? I’ve been having so much fun experimenting with different recipes and I feel… Continue Reading
Infographic Sundays – The Choosing “Real Food” Edition
Remember when the USDA release the My Plate guidelines? Well, someone got creative and made a real food version! Love it! To view the larger image, just click on the picture, or click here. via
