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

Nourished Living Network’s Valentine’s Day Progressive Dinner – Desserts

Nourished Living Network’s Progressive Valentine’s Day dinner ends today with desserts. Adrienne at Whole New Mom shares her Almond Joy Bars and Chocolate Coconut Macadamia Cookies. Debbie at Easy Natural Food offers her Apple and Blackberry Crumble Lea at Nourishing Treasures offers up a Pumpkin Cookies and Coconut-Orange Macaroons. The Nourishing Home provides you with… 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

Winner of the eXfuze Seven+ PROformance – A Superfood Multivitamin

  February 18, 2012 @ 8:52am Unfortunately, the first winner did not get back to me in the one week time requirement, so I had to choose a new winner. And that winner is Sarah who entered Fri Feb 10 2012 00:00:00 GMT-0700 (Mountain Standard Time). Sarah, I have sent you and email announcing your win…. Continue Reading

Nourished Living Network’s Valentine’s Day Progressive Dinner – Sides and Main Dishes

Nourished Living Network’s Progressive Valentine’s Day dinner continues today with mains and sides. Come join us and see if any of our recipes will help you plan the perfect Valentine’s Day Dinner! I have contributed three side dishes for your Valentine’s Day meal. Check out my Roasted Baby Carrots with Tarragon, Sea Salt and Butter, Sauteed Radishes… Continue Reading

Fun Video Fridays – The Joel Salatin Folks This Ain’t Normal Edition

I love Joel Salatin and his latest book, Folks This Ain’t Normal, is on my 2012 reading list. In this brief interview of Joel by a member of the Farm to Consumer Legal Defense Fund, he discusses the premise of his book and the reasoning behind his writing. Can’t wait to read it! Have you read it… Continue Reading