Category Archives: Reviews
VitaClay is not only great for rice, but for chickpeas! Great Mother’s Day gift…
Back in March I posted how much I loved my VitaClay Smart Multicooker for rice (and split pea soup).
Today, I want to show you a photo of the most delicious-looking garbanzo beans a.k.a. chickpeas I’ve ever made:
Keep your hair out of your food with beautiful Lilla Rose Flexi Clips (win one!)
Are you tired of finding hair in your food? Or having your hair get in your way just when you started kneading dough?
I have waist-length hair so I make it a habit to put my hair back in a twist with a large claw clip when I am about to make a meal in the kitchen. Finding a long strand of hair in your pizza crust just isn’t very appetizing!
Apart from working in the kitchen, I often pull my hair up in a twist or some sort of a bun in the warmer months – my very long hair just gets too warm when it’s hot and humid out. In fact most winter days I have it back as well, just to get it out of the way.
The only thing I could find to hold all my hair is a large claw clip. But I’d often find myself adjusting it once or twice a day, and if not placed right, I could feel it tugging at my scalp.
And then Paula Miller offered to send me a Lilla Rose Flexi so I could try it out. And boy am I glad she did! Read the full post here →
Organic Heirloom Cornmeal, Popcorn, and Whole Kernel corn from small-scale family farmers
I love their popcorn! Here is a press-release about their non-GMO corn products…
Tropical Traditions announced today that they were offering a new line of organic heirloom corn grown by small-scale family farmers in western Wisconsin. These organic heirloom corn products include Pride of the North cornmeal, whole kernel corn, and Lady Finger popcorn.
Organic Corn that is Truly GMO-free
Pride of the North organic heirloom corn and Lady Finger open pollinated organic popcorn is grown on small family farms with buffer zones, ensuring that the places where the corn is planted is not downwind from any other conventional corn fields that may be using genetically modified seeds. Watch the video below from one of the farms to see an example of how this certified organic corn is grown, and how they ensure proper buffer zones are in place to prevent cross contamination from other farms. The extra care they take is far beyond what is required by current USDA organic standards. Current organic standards do not require any special buffer zones for the growing of organic corn, therefore much of the supply of certified organic corn in the U.S. could possibly be contaminated by GMO cross pollination. Read the full post here →
Breast to Bib – review and giveaway!
You know, there are so many great books out there, and this is definitely one of the best.
Breast to Bib by Kate Tietje is a book I wish I had access to when I was pregnant with my children.
I was honored to be able to review Breast to Bib before it was published. You will find the following quote of mine at the top of the list under “Praise for Breast to Bib:”
Okay, I am in total love with your book. I have never been so happy with a book written about baby foods! I jumped on the “AP” bandwagon eight years ago, and have been immersed in all things AP since. I agree whole-hardheartedly with your breastfeeding advice, when to introduce what foods to toddlers, and your advice about supplements. Your recipes are easy to make and wholesome foods the whole family can enjoy!
You see, it’s not very often you find a gem like this. Read the full post here →
Simply Clean – DIY Solutions for a Naturally Clean Home – review and giveaway!
Let me tell you why I love Simply Clean – DIY Solutions for a Naturally Clean Home.
Andrea has done a wonderful job giving you recipes that are not only effective at getting the job done, but uses only natural ingredients such as vinegar, castile soap, washing soda, and essential oils.
The recipes you will find inside use simple, natural ingredients that won’t break the bank and take only minutes to make. Read the full post here →
NutraPro Butter Oil review and giveaway!
I am happy to review for you today a high quality product that is super good for you – NutraPro butter oil.
First I want to address the confusion surrounding use of the terms butter oil, ghee, and clarified butter. I admit I, myself, am confused as to what makes the difference between the three, since they seem to all look alike and be essentially the same.
According to NutraPro, who provided me with a jar of their delicious-tasting butter oil, there is a difference between butter oil and ghee/clarified butter, and “it’s in the manufacturing.”
NutraPro Butter Oil is manufactured by extracting it from grass-fed certified organic cream at low temperature and high speed to preserve nutrients, taste, and aroma, leaving a pleasant taste, not a nutty one which indicates high heat was used in manufacturing.
Read the full post here →
Often Used Recipes ebook from Cooking Traditional Foods – review, coupon code, and giveaway!
I am super excited to offer a giveaway for Often Used Recipes, an ebook from Cooking Traditional Foods.
This is a valuable resource to help you make your own packaged and bottle products. Not only will you save money, you will be adding nutritional value to your meals and avoiding preservatives, additives, high fructose corn syrup, food dyes, and more that store-bought products contain.
Inside you will find 45 of the most popular recipes offered, including… Read the full post here →
Real Food Basics: review, coupon code, and giveaway!
You’ve probably heard of Nourishing Traditions by now. It is a wonderful reference book full of all the information and recipes needed to motivate you to eat a traditional diet.
However, flipping open Nourishing Traditions can give you the overwhelming feeling you need to dump all the food out of your house immediately or you will die before dawn. It requires baby steps.
On the other hand, Katie Tetje’s book, Real Food Basics, is a breath of fresh air. You feel empowered to make changes – even today. You know you can handle it! Familiar recipes with real food ingredients make the task of swapping over to real foods totally manageable. Read the full post here →
My Favorite Kitchen Tools, Part 3: VitaClay Smart Multicooker
I think I may have just found my favorite appliance…
One that cooks perfect rice.
Perfect beans.
Perfect split pea soup.
Yes, I’m talking about VitaClay’s Smart Multicooker!
I have been having so much fun cooking all of the above (and more) in my VitaClay. Since we don’t eat as much pasta, and we do eat more rice and beans than we used to, I just had to get my hands on a VitaClay. Read the full post here →
This Natural Alternative to Toothbrushes May Surprise You…
The kind of toothbrush we all have in our bathrooms was invented in 1938. Previously, from about 1498, boar bristles attached to bamboo or bone handles were used.
But what came before that? Answer: The miswak.
I have only been aware of the miswak for a year or so, and it took me this long to finally break down and buy one. Of all the areas in my life I’ve tried to switch to more traditional roots, an alternative to my toothbrush wasn’t a high priority. In fact I liked how my teeth cleaner worked.
And then, like everything else, I researched… Read the full post here →
