How to Second Ferment or Flavor Kombucha

by lydia on February 11, 2012

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Kombucha tea is not only delicious, but super simple to make at home, making it very affordable. Additionally, one can experiment with lots of flavors to make the kombucha even more delicious. Flavoring my kombucha was how I was able to get my kids hooked on it. They now drink it plain too, but it [...]

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There’s a Valentine’s Party Going On……..

by lydia on February 10, 2012

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Many wonderful real food bloggers, that form the Nourished Living Network, have collaborated to bring you all a wonderful progressive dinner approach to Valentine’s Day. There’s everything from beverages, to breakfasts, appetizers, main dishes, side and desserts all fitting to celebrate the upcoming day of LOVE!I’m a little late to the party today with day [...]

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If I Don’t Speak Up, Who Will?

by lydia on February 9, 2012

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It’s time again for yet another commercial holiday that promotes sweet treats and candy to our kids. This means parties at school and little goodie bags handed out to kids at those parties. This year I decided to embrace the opportunity to speak up about the snacks offered and wrote to the school principle to [...]

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If you have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or sleeping deeply enough that you feel rested, this post is for you! You also may want to consider that to some degree your adrenals are fatigued. Adrenal fatigue is an unfortunate, yet rampant epidemic in our current society. It is something I myself have recovered from [...]

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Is Real Food My Religion?

by lydia on February 7, 2012

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Is it yours? ‘Religion is a collection of cultural systems, belief systems and worldviews that establishes symbols that relate to humanity to spirituality and sometimes to moral values. The word religion is sometimes used interchangeably with faith or belief system.‘ I have such a passion for real food that I’d be considered more than just [...]

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Menu Inspiration: My Meal Plan

by lydia on February 6, 2012

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Welcome to my weekly meal plan, where each Monday I will post 5 dinners that my family enjoys. Often they will just be my previous week’s meal plan. We are a family of five, four hungry growing boys ages 13-4 and myself. Around here, we consume pastured/grass fed meats at every meal, lots of veggies, [...]

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Greens Glorious Greens

by lydia on February 6, 2012

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I have an affinity for deep green leafy vegetables, especially in the winter. Lately, I’ve been downing them by the bucket full. Well, maybe that’s a bit of an exaggeration, but I can seriously chow down on my greens! I find that my body craves greens and it’s no wonder why. Dark, leafy greens pack [...]

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Squash Pie with Ginger Whipped Cream

by lydia on February 4, 2012

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I know it seems  a little out of season perhaps to be posting a recipe for squash pie. Seems like a pie to save for Thanksgiving or something, does it not? However, I happened to have been given several very large hubbard squash this fall, that are now making their way into some pie! Yum! [...]

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Fitness Fridays: You Gotta Start Somewhere

by lydia on February 3, 2012

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I know how it goes. I can imagine what is going on inside your head too. ‘I know I should exercise…..someday I will.’  ‘ I know I should exercise…..maybe when the baby is older.’ ‘I know I should exercise…….but I’m just so tired.’ ‘I know exercise is good for me, but I am too busy.’ [...]

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So, what are meal times like in your home? Meal times used to be stressful around here. Now, not so much. It used to be I hadn’t planned well and was rushing. Or, the kids blood sugar was crashing and they were getting edgy. I also used to just shove food in front of them [...]

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