This is my go-to appetizer for Christmas parties, baby showers, or even dinner parties. It’s not difficult, but it is time-consuming. For me, the quality of the ingredients and the taste are worth it. Plus, it can be made ahead of time and freezes/defrosts well. affiliate disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. See my full affiliate disclosure for…
During the warmer months, I always want fruit and cream based desserts. Old-fashioned egg custard gives me the ability to make beautiful, fruit-focused desserts balanced with plenty of fat and protein. This recipe is beautiful, simple, nutritious, and our kids are thrilled every time I make it. This summer, I found some beautiful ripe and…
This super-simple recipe is a favorite in our home and something that we make regularly and serve for snack or dessert. The small amount of coconut sugar is balanced by the coconut fat, and the chia seeds absorb the coconut milk overnight, unlocking the nutrients in the seeds and lending a wonderful, creamy texture to…
Organ matter, or offal, is one the most nutrient-dense categories of food that we can eat, and food archaeologists now believe that developing the tools needed to access the blood, fat, bones, and organs of animals was responsible for our brains growing to their current size. However, if you didn’t grow up eating offal, it…
It’s hard to beat pickles for a delicious, healthy, and kid-friendly snack. Sour, tangy, and bursting with beneficial probiotics, these pickles are an easy and yummy way to incorporate more fermented foods into your family’s diet. Serve alongside pork carnitas, slice and add to salads, or eat by themselves for a nutritious midday snack! Soaking…
This tallow balm is the single most effective all-purpose skin-care substance I’ve ever used. My story of how I cured my lifelong, severe eczema is long and complicated, but discovering tallow balm and developing this recipe were both instrumental steps in my journey to take back my skin. Made from 5 ingredients, this balm is…
I have a long history of being emotionally involved with my lip balm, from carrying Blistex with me everywhere in middle school to having near panic attacks without my Burt’s Bees tube in college. I’ve had severe eczema since childhood, and the skin above my lips seemed to constantly be breaking out and the delicate…
Made from three superfoods, this chocolate mousse recipe is simple, decadent, and satiating. High-antioxidant, high-healthy fat, and high-fiber, this mousse satisfies sugar and fat cravings alike while simultaneously supporting your health. All you need is three ingredients and a food processor/blender to make absolute chocolate magic! affiliate disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. See my full affiliate…
Slow-cooking fruits and vegetables and combining them with healthy fats can be very soothing and healing to the gut lining and microbiota. Our children have immature digestive systems that can benefit greatly from fermented and slow-cooked foods because their nutrients have been made more accessible by the fermentation and/or cooking process. Kids love applesauce because…
The health benefits of fermented dairy, such as yogurt, are well-documented. Yogurt is such an easy and kid-friendly option for snack, but most commercial yogurts have way too much sugar and can be expensive. The prospect of homemade yogurt was really intimidating to me until I tried it and discovered how easy it was. There…