Health, women, adrenal fatigue, recipes, cooking from scratch
With Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread over this year, I thought I’d share some information on bread making. Here are some of my favorite sites on making bread: A good introduction to soaking flour (and why) A simple introduction to sourdough starters (and his little book is my favorite sourdough guide) An in-depth […]
This smoothie was developed by our family, based on a classic recipe for “Pep Up,” written by nutritionist Adelle Davis, in her book Let’s Get Well. It’s easy to make, tastes great, and really does help you get well. Ingredients: 2 eggs, from best-quality hens ¼ cup whole-milk yogurt ¼ cup coconut milk ½ cup […]
Over the last couple weeks, I decided to clean off all the bits and scraps stuck with magnets to the side of my fridge. I found a multitude of recipes that I constantly use, and I decided to type them all onto one sheet of paper, so my fridge would look better. >> You can […]
In this video, Sarah (the “Healthy Home Economist”) shows us how easy preparing grains is! You can do this!
Soup tastes so good in the winter time, especially here in chilly Minnesota! However, sometimes I get a little tired of the same ol’ recipes. This recipe is something a little different, but it’s delicious. My kids even love it! 1 can whole coconut milk 3 cups chicken stock ½ cup brown rice ¼ teaspoon […]
“Anne, I have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. I can’t cook much because I am so exhausted and in a lot of pain. Do you have any simple meals that are easy to assemble, that I can make?” – Rebecca Rebecca, thankfully I don’t have too many days like yours, but I’ve had […]
Last summer, I posted an article as a guest author on another website, listing easy breakfast ideas that you could make from real food. You can read it here… Some of the points I made were that: You should make foods that are familiar and comforting to you. Make a list of what typically sounds […]
A version of this recipe was made popular by doctor and author, Henry Bieler. I’ve been making it at my house for several years now, whenever I need extra energy, maybe because I’m getting sick or recovering from childbirth. The zucchini provides a very usable form of sodium that nourishes the adrenal glands. The […]
1 cup graham cracker crumbs 3 tbsp. sugar 3 tbsp. butter, melted 5 pkg. (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened 1 cup sugar 3 tbsp. flour 1 tbsp. vanilla 1 cup sour cream 4 eggs Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine crumbs, 3 tbsp. sugar, and butter. Press firmly onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. […]
2 eggs, beaten 1 cup butter 1 cup “healthy” sugar (such as sucanat, Rapadura, or other unrefined sugar) 1 cup brown sugar 2 cups sprouted wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon aluminum-free baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups oatmeal* 1/2 cup raisins Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine […]
2 1/4 cups sprouted wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups “healthy” sugar (such as sucanat, Rapadura, or other unrefined sugar) 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 large eggs 1 3/4 cups “healthy” chocolate chips Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combined sprouted flour, baking soda, and salt in […]
(No, this isn’t the actual recipe… it’s just a stock photo… looks pretty similar, though!) My husband helped invent a yummy recipe this week, based on a recipe on the back of a box of chicken. “Peanut Chicken over Cucumber Salad” 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/4 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup coconut milk 1/4 […]
One of my visitors asked if I would adapt a chicken casserole recipe that her family loves. The original recipe contained a can of condensed cream-of-chicken soup and a topping of Ritz crackers. Since both of these contain ingredients that are hazardous to our health, this new recipe features great taste but healthy, from-scratch ingredients. […]
Several people have written and asked for a good whole-wheat bread recipe. I try new recipes often, but this is the one I’ve been using lately. I like it because I can soak the flour overnight before baking, so that the phytic acid and enzyme inhibitors in the wheat are neutralized. (Click here to learn […]
image courtesy of istockphoto.com At our house, we’ve been working on ways to make a smoothie without any sugar. My husband invented this recipe, and it gives a great surprise with the cinnamon. It’s not what you’d expect, but it’s refreshing and delicious. Strawberries, one handful 2 cups mint or Yerba Mate tea 1 tsp. […]
Not only will the following links take you to great recipes, but you’ll discover a treasure of excellent websites! Note: You’ll also want to read through our Beginner’s Guide to Health for the reasons why we’ve included these recipes and not others. Dairy Oh, no! My (raw) milk or cream has gone sour! Should I […]
2 cups riced and cooked cauliflower (see below) 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 2 eggs, beaten 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons black pepper To rice cauliflower, cut fresh cauliflower florets into chunks and pulse in a food processor until you have […]
1 cup sprouted wheat flour 1/2 cup oatmeal 1/2 cup freshly ground flax seed 1/2 cup raw honey or “healthy” sugar (such as sucanat, Rapadura, or other unrefined sugar) 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 large egg 1/2 cup raw milk 1/4 cup butter The night before, stir oatmeal and milk together to soak overnight. In […]
