The VH Podcast, Episode 38: Kombucha 101 with Hannah Crum

Today, Lydia and I welcome Hannah Crum to the show for Kombucha 101! Hannah is The Kombucha Mamma, founder of the Kombucha Kamp workshop which evolved into KombuchaKamp.com when she partnered with husband, Alex LaGory. Kombucha Kamp’s mission is “changing the world, one gut at a time” which is accomplished through empowering others to safely...

September 28, 2016

Condiments, Sauces, & Spice Blends, Dairy-Free, Desserts, Sweet Treats, & Baked Goods, Gluten-Free and/or Grain-Free, Real Food Recipes, Salads, Sides, & Vegetables, Sweet & Savory Snacks

How to Roast Grapes for Sweet and Savory Dishes

{Note from Jessica: Today’s post is shared by my sweet, longtime friend, Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri, author of the Recipes to Nourish website. Emily’s blog focuses on gluten-free real food and holistic health. She’s a real foodie, passionate about nourishing home cooking and advocate of “green” living. Her passion and mission are to make healthy and natural...

September 19, 2016

Basics, Budget, & Processed Food Replacements, Health, Wellness, & Nutrition, Nutrition, HTMA, & Minerals, Real Food Recipes

5 Tips for Sourcing Affordable Grass-Fed Meats

When it comes to real food, I believe that animal products play a role in promoting good health in humans and today I want to talk about 5 tips for sourcing affordable grass-fed meats. While I do think that we can all eat more vegetables and less meat, I don’t feel that long-term health can...

August 22, 2016

Dairy-Free, Desserts, Sweet Treats, & Baked Goods, Gluten-Free and/or Grain-Free, Real Food Recipes, Sweet & Savory Snacks

Chocolate Banana Ice Cream Sandwiches (and a cookbook review) :: Gluten, Grain & Dairy-Free

When my copy of The Ultimate Paleo Cookbook came in the mail, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it! (Thanks, Arsy, for the book!) This is the most comprehensive paleo cookbook in print! Arsy Vartanian and nine other popular Paleo bloggers have come together to bring you over 900 recipes in this ultimate,...

August 18, 2016

Basics, Budget, & Processed Food Replacements, Gluten-Free and/or Grain-Free, Main Dishes, Recipe Roundups, Salads, Sides, & Vegetables, Soups & Stews

23 Ways to Enjoy Eggplant

{Note from Jessica: Today’s post is shared by my sweet friend Renee, author of Raising Generation Nourished. We became friends several years ago and I am continually impressed with her desire to help change the world, starting with our newest generation. Real food has to be core of our health and should start in the...

August 8, 2016