AIP / Autoimmune Protocol, Beverages & Smoothies, Dairy-Free, Real Food Recipes

Refreshing Coconut Water “Green” Drink (Dairy Free, Autoimmune Friendly)

Now that the weather is getting warmer, there’s nothing like a refreshing ice cold beverage to quench your thirst and this refreshing coconut water “green” drink will do just that! I whipped this drink up after I got home from yoga class and was feeling really dehydrated. Cucumbers are very refreshing and hydrating. While they are...

June 6, 2011

Gardening & Sustainable Living, Health, Wellness, & Nutrition

Working in the Garden – Doing A Lot With Limited Space

I am constantly surprised at what you can do with a small space in regards to gardening. I have been able to grow a lot in my teeny tiny yard. My garden area is 5 feet by 12 feet. It takes up about half of the backyard – the other half is a concrete pad. But, I still...

June 2, 2011

Food, Real Food Recipes

Weekly Recipe Wrap Up and Food News Edition- 5/21/11

Another week has passed. And, another week of fantastic recipes. All those creative minds out there! I am constantly amazed at what people come up with! Simple or complex, this week offered some great recipes. In addition to my recipe wrap up, this week I realized that I am constantly inundated with all sorts of fantastic food...

May 21, 2011

52 Weeks of Bad A** Bacteria Fermenting Series, Beverages & Smoothies, Fermented Food, Real Food Recipes

Water Kefir FAQs

Are you a new water kefir brewer? Are you an experienced brewer, but just want a little refresher? Then, this page is for you! I wanted to address some of the most common questions I am asked regarding water kefir. If you have a questions that’s not on this list, please feel free to leave me a comment and I...

April 16, 2011

Beverages & Smoothies, Fermented Food, Real Food Recipes

How to Make Water Kefir at Home – Fizzy Soda That’s Good For You!

UPDATE – July 2012: Since I first wrote the post below (back in April 2011) , I have changed my methods for how I brew water kefir. For an updated post about how to make water kefir at home, please visit this post: “How to Make Water Kefir“. The main change is that I no...

April 14, 2011