27 Ways to Make Your Groceries Last as Long as Possible

Today’s article is brought to you by Dr. Mercola. Food waste is such a huge problem in today’s world, at least here in the U.S. I know that I have wasted my fair share of food, even when I thought I was being frugal and effective of using what is in the fridge. There always...

May 30, 2014

Basics, Budget, & Processed Food Replacements, Beverages & Smoothies, Coconut Oil Health Articles & Recipes, Dairy-Free, Desserts, Sweet Treats, & Baked Goods, Gluten-Free and/or Grain-Free, Health, Wellness, & Nutrition, Real Food Recipes, Sweet & Savory Snacks

Cutting Through the Coconutty Confusion: A Beginner’s Ingredient Guide

This post has been a long time coming. I get asked questions every single day regarding coconut products and I wanted to write this quick post (well, it started off as a quick post and then grew and grew!) about the differences between the most commonly used coconut products. Some terms for coconut products are...

May 27, 2014

Food

Lisa’s Counter Culture Book Review

One of my all time favorite books is the one by my friend Lisa of Lisa’s Counter Culture. This book has helped me a TON on my fermenting journey. I reviewed her book back in December 2012 and I am so excited that Lisa just recently released a newly updated version with even more info and...

May 23, 2014

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

9 Foods You Should Never Eat

{This article is shared today with permission from Dr. Mercola. The information shared will be helpful to many people, especially if they are just starting out on their real food journey. I hope you enjoy! ~Jessica} By Dr. Mercola Many foods have been heavily promoted as being healthy when they are nothing more than pernicious...

May 8, 2014

Condiments, Sauces, & Spice Blends, Fish & Seafood, Real Food Recipes

Lemon Artichoke Mayonnaise Recipe :: gluten free, dairy free, Paleo / Primal

I am a sucker for homemade mayonnaise and this lemon artichoke mayonnaise recipe is a special indulgence. It is one of my favorite foods. I like it on just about everything, even straight off the spoon. This recipe was inspired by a recipe that my Dad makes — halibut steaks with an artichoke mayo, topped...

April 30, 2014