tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50129268616768723572024-03-12T20:20:13.350-07:00Living A Less Toxic LifeKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05972194085045594023noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012926861676872357.post-39178967297080029992011-11-18T13:08:00.000-08:002011-11-18T13:08:31.385-08:00Some Recipe Link Love (SCD legal)We loved this <a href="http://comfybelly.com/2011/05/pizza-tart/#.TsbGtFaSeYo">pizza tart</a> today! And these were some of the best banana based muffins I've ever had - <a href="http://comfybelly.com/2009/09/banana-blueberry-muffins/#.TsbHFlaSeYo">Banana Blueberry Muffins</a>.<br />
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All my boys (big and little) like these<a href="https://www.facebook.com/notes/the-nourishing-home/raw-cookie-dough-bites-gf/281173618563838"> raw cookie dough bites - snickerdoodle</a>.<br />
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We've also discovered that lasagne is still delicious using thinly sliced zucchini in place of the noodles. Yum!Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05972194085045594023noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012926861676872357.post-43095950437462215822011-10-13T18:42:00.000-07:002011-10-13T18:42:04.507-07:00SCD Recipe Round-Up and ReviewsI've been trying some new recipes and, so far, have had really good luck!<br />
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The <a href="http://tammysrecipes.com/homemade_beef_pepperoni">homemade beef pepperoni</a> that tastes like summer sausage turned out great. I substituted Celtic sea salt for the "Tender Quick." We've been eating this with raw cheese, cultured pickles, and fresh fruit nearly everyday for lunch.<br />
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I also made <a href="http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info/beginners_guide/yoghurt/yoghurt.htm">SCD yoghurt</a> with organic whole milk and Dannon plain yogurt as the starter. You can also get a <a href="http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info/beginners_guide/yoghurt/yog_starters.htm">yogurt starter</a> from Azure Standard. I've been making mine using the oven light as the heat source. A digital thermometer with an alarm has come in very handy for this. We have been enjoying this yogurt with just some frozen fruit mixed in, no sweetener at all! And the SCD website claims that <a href="http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info/beginners_guide/yoghurt/yog_importance.htm">a cup of this yoghurt (properly made) contains over 700 billion c.f.u.</a> (compare that to the 5 billion probiotic I take each morning!).<br />
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I've also made this <a href="http://eatingscd.com/2011/02/03/lemon-poppy-seed-bread/">Lemon Poppy Seed Bread</a>. Mine wasn't nearly as pretty, but it sure tasted good! Next time I'm going to try it with half the amount of honey, it was very sweet and moist.<br />
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Wednesday we had <a href="http://comfybelly.com/2011/07/cinnamon-bun-muffins/">Comfy Belly's Cinnamon Bun Muffins</a>. Winner! I made these exactly how she had written, getting 9 muffins out of a recipe.<br />
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Tonight we had <a href="http://comfybelly.com/2010/01/chili-chicken-stir-fry/">Comfy Belly's Chili Chicken Stir-Fry</a>. Yummo! I served it with 1/2 head of cauliflower fried "rice" (chop the cauliflower into rice sized pieces, then stir-fry with onion in half olive oil/half sesame seed oil). No leftovers tonight! And I even had a kid request it for lunch tomorrow!<br />
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We've also been eating <a href="http://lesstoxiclife.blogspot.com/2011/05/hashbrowns-turkey-sausage-and-scrambled.html">homemade breakfast sausage using ground turkey</a> mixed with scrambled eggs. Top with some raw cheese and salsa to make it extra exciting!<br />
Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05972194085045594023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012926861676872357.post-81164336643900329192011-10-05T10:11:00.000-07:002011-10-05T10:11:37.329-07:00Gearing Up for the SCDWith six members in our house, we have our fair share of "health problems." Chronic sinus infections, chronic fatigue, seasonal allergies, food allergies/sensitivities, and emotional/physical issues from a massive stroke in our adopted daughter. After reading <a href="http://www.cheeseslave.com/">Cheeseslave</a> and all the benefits she has received from the <a href="http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info/">SCD</a>/<a href="http://www.gapsdiet.com/">GAPS diet</a>, I'm finally going to jump in. Well, maybe not "jump in"... I'm not ready to down to the <a href="http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info/beginners_guide/the_intro_diet2.htm">intro diet</a> yet. We're going to <a href="http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info/legal/legal_illegal_a-c.htm">start eating legal foods (the best we can) and phasing out illegal foods </a>as soon as possible. In my kitchen right now I have four SCD compliant foods fermenting/slow cooking: <a href="http://windymeadowsfamilyfarm.com/Recipes/Poulty/tabid/59/Default.aspx">chicken bone broth</a>, <a href="http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info/beginners_guide/yoghurt/yoghurt.htm">SCD yogurt</a>, <a href="http://tammysrecipes.com/homemade_beef_pepperoni">homemade pepperoni</a> (that tastes like summer sausage I hear - I substituted <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=celtic+sea+salt&submit=">sea salt</a> - to replace the all-natural lunch meat that contains sugar), and <a href="http://lesstoxiclife.blogspot.com/2011/05/water-kefir-soda-success.html">water kefir soda</a>. I have <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/7315/">coconut flour</a> in my stash and <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=almond+meal&submit=">almond meal</a> on my Azure Standard order. I saw a recipe yesterday for <a href="http://eatingscd.com/2011/02/03/lemon-poppy-seed-bread/">Lemon Poppy Seed Bread</a> that looks delicious! <br />
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Anybody have tips, tricks, advice, favorite recipes for me???Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05972194085045594023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012926861676872357.post-32819858473689620782011-10-04T19:03:00.000-07:002011-10-04T19:03:44.527-07:00Weekly Menu PlanBreakfasts:<br />
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sourdough toast with cultured butter and raw honey; oatmeal with cultured butter and raisins or blueberries; sourdough bread with peanut butter and raw honey or homemade jam; gf english muffins with sunbutter and raw honey, bacon and fried eggs<br />
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Lunches:<br />
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creamy mac and cheese; sandwiches (sourdough bread, all natural lunch meat, raw cheese, cultured pickles, tomato, lettuce, mustard, soy-free mayo; or peanut butter/sunbutter and raw honey/homemade jam) or all natural hot dogs, carrots and cultured ranch dip, fruit, chips<br />
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Dinners:<br />
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vegetable beef soup made with leftover roast; pepper steak, brown rice, green peas; taco salad (taco meat, black beans, raw cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, homemade salsa, tortilla chips); gf fried pork chops and gravy, garlic green beans, creamy mac and cheeseKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05972194085045594023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012926861676872357.post-9998488405170213332011-09-22T18:21:00.000-07:002011-09-22T18:21:13.339-07:00Weekly Menu PlanI know it's Thursday, but here's the plan for this week anyway! I'm leaving off the links, because I just don't feel like doing that right now.... It's either this or nothing!<br />
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<b>Sunday:</b><br />
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out-of-town<br />
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<b>Monday:</b><br />
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out-of-town<br />
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<b>Tuesday:</b><br />
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<b>Breakfast:</b> toast, fried eggs, pears<br />
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<b>Lunch:</b> sandwiches, chips, fruit, carrots and ranch<br />
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<b>Dinner: </b> leftovers<br />
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<b>Wednesday:</b><br />
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<b>Breakfast:</b> smoothies<br />
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<b>Lunch:</b> hot dogs, raw cheese, cultured pickles, chips, fruit, carrots and ranch<br />
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<b>Dinner:</b> gluten-free pancakes, scrambled eggs<br />
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<b>Thursday:</b><br />
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<b>Breakfast: </b> toast<br />
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<b>Lunch:</b> Dominoes pizza (shhh... don't tell!)<br />
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<b>Dinner:</b> t-bones, oven potatoes, steamed broccoli<br />
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<b>Friday:</b><br />
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<b>Breakfast:</b> toast, oatmeal, eggs<br />
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<b>Lunch:</b> leftover spaghetti<br />
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<b>Dinner:</b> roast, potatoes, carrots, garlic green beans, coconut flour drop biscuits<br />
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<b>Saturday:</b><br />
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<b>Breakfast: </b> soaked baked oatmeal, bacon, scrambled eggs<br />
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<b>Lunch: </b> chicken salad, crackers, carrots and ranch dip, raw cheese, fruit, coconut flour brownies<br />
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<b>Dinner:</b> leftoversKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05972194085045594023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012926861676872357.post-72067448837150939572011-09-21T10:46:00.000-07:002011-09-21T10:46:23.397-07:00Product Review: Fresh PearsI received 20 pounds of Starkrimson pears this month and they are de.lic.ious! I don't see that particular variety on Azure Standard's website right now, but <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/category/QP">other pears are available and the first fall apples</a>! Don't miss out on these great prices for organic/transitional fresh fruit!Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05972194085045594023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012926861676872357.post-40904767177304689352011-09-14T14:42:00.000-07:002011-09-14T14:42:04.861-07:00Product Review: If You Care Large Baking CupsI have started using <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/9752/">these baking cups</a> for all of our muffins. Nothing (and I mean NOTHING!) sticks to these babies! I don't have to clean muffin tins and no muffiny goodness gets stuck to the wrappers! Now, these are not decorative and would not be a good choice if "presentation" is a factor, but for everyday, at home use, you can't beat them. And they're only $1.55 for 60!Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05972194085045594023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012926861676872357.post-45399456104239270132011-09-11T11:09:00.000-07:002011-09-19T19:08:09.652-07:00Weekly Menu PlanI've been thinking about adding a weekly menu plan to this blog in order to share some ideas of what we're eating during the week. Obviously, the one recipe or link I may share each week doesn't begin to cover what we actually eat around here. The blogging thing is not my strong suit, so we'll just give this a trial run... I'm going to approach this as an "what we actually ate" list instead of a "what we would eat if everything goes according to plan" list. I'll start with today, Sunday, then (hopefully) add to this post as the week wears on.<br />
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<b>Sunday</b><br />
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<b>Breakfast:</b> leftover <a href="http://lesstoxiclife.blogspot.com/2011/09/molasses-sweetened-soaked-baked-oatmeal.html">baked oatmeal</a> or leftover <a href="http://www.food.com/recipe/banana-banana-bread-25885">banana muffins</a> (I used <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=hard+white&submit=">hard white whole wheat flour</a> and <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=sucanat&submit=">sucanat</a>)<br />
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<b>Lunch: </b>grilled <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=thigh&submit=">chicken thighs</a> with <a href="http://lesstoxiclife.blogspot.com/2011/04/barbecue-baked-potatoes.html">homemade BBQ sauce</a>; steamed <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/category/QP">broccoli</a> with <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=cultured+butter&submit=">cultured butter</a>, <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=celtic+sea+salt&submit=">Celtic sea salt</a>, and <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/2276/">pepper</a>; baked <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/category/QP">potatoes</a> with <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=cultured+butter&submit=">cultured butter</a>, <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/7026/">cultured sour cream</a>, <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=raw+cheese&submit=">raw cheese</a>, <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=celtic+sea+salt&submit=">Celtic sea salt</a>, and <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/2276/">pepper</a>; <a href="http://lesstoxiclife.blogspot.com/2011/07/coconut-flour-muffins-and-brownies.html">coconut flour brownies</a><br />
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<b>Snacks</b>: <a href="http://lesstoxiclife.blogspot.com/2011/05/water-kefir-soda-success.html">water kefir</a>, <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/category/QP?page=1">fruit </a><br />
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<b>Dinner:</b> leftovers<br />
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<b>Monday</b><br />
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<b>Breakfast: </b>leftover <a href="http://lesstoxiclife.blogspot.com/2011/09/molasses-sweetened-soaked-baked-oatmeal.html">baked oatmeal</a> or leftover <a href="http://www.food.com/recipe/banana-banana-bread-25885">banana muffins</a> (I used <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=hard+white&submit=">hard white whole wheat flour</a> and <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=sucanat&submit=">sucanat</a>); <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=rolled+oats&submit=">oatmeal</a> with <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=cultured+butter&submit=">cultured butter</a>; <a href="http://lesstoxiclife.blogspot.com/2011/03/honey-whole-wheat-sourdough-bread.html">sourdough bread</a> with <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/5380/">peanut butter</a> and <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=fruit+spread&submit=">jelly</a><br />
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<b>Lunch: </b>sandwiches (<a href="http://lesstoxiclife.blogspot.com/2011/03/honey-whole-wheat-sourdough-bread.html">sourdough bread</a>, all natural lunch meat, <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=raw+cheese&submit=">raw cheese</a>, <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/4140/">cultured pickles</a>); <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/category/QP">baby carrots</a> and <a href="http://lesstoxiclife.blogspot.com/2011/03/homemade-ranch-dip-mix.html">cultured ranch dip</a>; <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=apple+chips&submit=">apple chips</a> or <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=kettle+foods&submit=">potato chips</a>; <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/category/QP">fruit</a><br />
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<b>Dinner:</b> <a href="http://largefamilylogistics.blogspot.com/2008/09/five-easy-crockpot-lunches.html">crockpot spaghetti</a> (rating: thumbs down from everyone, bummer...), <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/7152/">peas</a> with <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=cultured+butter&submit=">cultured butter</a>, <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=celtic+sea+salt&submit=">Celtic sea salt</a>, and <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/2276/">pepper</a><br />
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<b>Snacks: </b>homemade vanilla ice cream from a friend, <a href="http://lesstoxiclife.blogspot.com/2011/05/water-kefir-soda-success.html">water kefir</a><br />
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<b>Tuesday:</b><br />
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<b>Breakfast:</b> <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=cultured+butter&submit="> </a><a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=rolled+oats&submit=">oatmeal</a> with <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=cultured+butter&submit=">cultured butter</a>; <a href="http://lesstoxiclife.blogspot.com/2011/03/honey-whole-wheat-sourdough-bread.html">sourdough bread</a> with <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/5380/">peanut butter</a> and <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=fruit+spread&submit=">jelly,</a> <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=rolled+oats&submit=">oatmeal</a> with <a href="https://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/8055/">sunbutter</a> and <a href="https://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/6998/">raisins</a>, leftover <a href="http://lesstoxiclife.blogspot.com/2011/09/molasses-sweetened-soaked-baked-oatmeal.html">baked oatmeal</a><br />
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<b>Lunch:</b> <a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/healthy-homemade-pigs-in-a-blanket">pigs in a blanket</a> (reviews for these: weird but OK), <a href="https://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=kettle+foods&submit=">potato chips</a><br />
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<b>Dinner:</b> smothered chicken with gravy and mashed potatoes (courtesy of my mom!) and steamed <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/category/QP">broccoli</a> with <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=cultured+butter&submit=">cultured butter</a>, <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=celtic+sea+salt&submit=">Celtic sea salt</a>, and <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/2276/">pepper</a><br />
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<b>Snacks: </b><a href="https://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/639/">strawberry ice cream</a>, <a href="http://lesstoxiclife.blogspot.com/2011/05/water-kefir-soda-success.html">water kefir</a><br />
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<b>Wednesday:</b><br />
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<b>Breakfast:</b> <a href="http://lesstoxiclife.blogspot.com/2011/03/honey-whole-wheat-sourdough-bread.html">sourdough bread</a> with <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/5380/">peanut butter</a> and/or <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=fruit+spread&submit=">jelly</a>, <a href="https://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/7219/">gluten-free english muffins</a> with <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=cultured+butter&submit=">cultured butter</a> and <a href="https://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=raw+honey&submit=">raw honey</a>, fried <a href="https://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=eggs&submit=">egg</a> and <a href="https://www.azurestandard.com/shop/category/QP">fresh pears</a><br />
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<b>Lunch: </b>sandwiches (<a href="http://lesstoxiclife.blogspot.com/2011/03/honey-whole-wheat-sourdough-bread.html">sourdough bread</a>, all natural lunch meat, <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=raw+cheese&submit=">raw cheese</a>, <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/4140/">cultured pickles</a>); <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/category/QP">baby carrots</a> and <a href="http://lesstoxiclife.blogspot.com/2011/03/homemade-ranch-dip-mix.html">cultured ranch dip</a>; <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=apple+chips&submit=">apple chips</a> or <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=kettle+foods&submit=">potato chips</a>; <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/category/QP">fruit</a><br />
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<b>Dinner: </b><a href="http://www.food.com/recipe/banana-banana-bread-25885">banana muffins</a> (I used <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=hard+white&submit=">hard white whole wheat flour</a> and <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=sucanat&submit=">sucanat</a>) (we seem to have had a lot of ripe bananas lately!); scrambled <a href="https://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=eggs&submit=">egg</a>s with <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=raw+cheese&submit=">raw cheese</a> and <a href="https://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=emerald+valley&submit=">salsa</a><br />
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<b>Thursday:</b><br />
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<b>Breakfast: </b><a href="http://lesstoxiclife.blogspot.com/2011/03/honey-whole-wheat-sourdough-bread.html">sourdough bread</a> with <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/5380/">peanut butter</a> and/or <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=fruit+spread&submit=">jelly</a>, <a href="https://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/7219/">gluten-free english muffins</a> with <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=cultured+butter&submit=">cultured butter</a> and <a href="https://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=raw+honey&submit=">raw honey</a> or <a href="https://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/8055/">sunbutter</a>, fried <a href="https://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=eggs&submit=">egg</a> and <a href="https://www.azurestandard.com/shop/category/QP">fresh pears</a><br />
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<b>Lunch: </b><a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/high-five-recipe-creamy-mac-and-cheese">creamy mac and cheese</a> (I used <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=tinkyada&submit=">rice pasta</a>)<br />
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<b>Dinner:</b> <a href="http://lesstoxiclife.blogspot.com/2011/04/chili.html">chili</a> with <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=raw+cheese&submit=">raw cheese</a> and <a href="https://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=tortilla+chips&submit=">tortilla chips</a><br />
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<b>Friday:</b><br />
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<b>Breakfast: </b>leftover <a href="http://www.food.com/recipe/banana-banana-bread-25885">banana muffins</a> (I used <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=hard+white&submit=">hard white whole wheat flour</a> and <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=sucanat&submit=">sucanat</a>); <a href="http://lesstoxiclife.blogspot.com/2011/03/honey-whole-wheat-sourdough-bread.html">sourdough bread</a> with <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/5380/">peanut butter</a> and/or <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=fruit+spread&submit=">jelly</a>, <a href="https://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/7219/">gluten-free english muffins</a> with <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=cultured+butter&submit=">cultured butter</a> and <a href="https://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=raw+honey&submit=">raw honey</a> or <a href="https://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/8055/">sunbutter</a>, fried <a href="https://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=eggs&submit=">egg</a> and <a href="https://www.azurestandard.com/shop/category/QP">fresh pears</a><br />
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<b>Lunch:</b> sandwiches (<a href="http://lesstoxiclife.blogspot.com/2011/03/honey-whole-wheat-sourdough-bread.html">sourdough bread</a>, all natural lunch meat, <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=raw+cheese&submit=">raw cheese</a>, <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/4140/">cultured pickles</a>); <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/category/QP">baby carrots</a> and <a href="http://lesstoxiclife.blogspot.com/2011/03/homemade-ranch-dip-mix.html">cultured ranch dip</a>; <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=apple+chips&submit=">apple chips</a> or <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=kettle+foods&submit=">potato chips</a>; <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/category/QP">fruit</a><br />
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<b>Dinner:</b> hamburger steak and gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans<br />
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<b>Saturday:</b><br />
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<b>Breakfast:</b> <a href="http://lesstoxiclife.blogspot.com/2011/03/honey-whole-wheat-sourdough-bread.html">sourdough bread</a> with <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/5380/">peanut butter</a> and/or <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=fruit+spread&submit=">jelly</a>, <a href="https://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/7219/">gluten-free english muffins</a> with <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=cultured+butter&submit=">cultured butter</a> and <a href="https://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=raw+honey&submit=">raw honey</a> or <a href="https://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/8055/">sunbutter</a>, fried <a href="https://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=eggs&submit=">egg</a> and <a href="https://www.azurestandard.com/shop/category/QP">fresh pears</a><br />
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<b>Lunch:</b> sandwiches (<a href="http://lesstoxiclife.blogspot.com/2011/03/honey-whole-wheat-sourdough-bread.html">sourdough bread</a>, all natural lunch meat, <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=raw+cheese&submit=">raw cheese</a>, <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/4140/">cultured pickles</a>); <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/category/QP">baby carrots</a> and <a href="http://lesstoxiclife.blogspot.com/2011/03/homemade-ranch-dip-mix.html">cultured ranch dip</a>; <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=apple+chips&submit=">apple chips</a> or <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=kettle+foods&submit=">potato chips</a>; <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/category/QP">fruit</a><br />
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<b>Dinner:</b> <a href="http://largefamilylogistics.blogspot.com/2008/09/five-easy-crockpot-lunches.html">lentil stew</a> (super easy, good and filling - everybody liked this, but we're beans and rice kinda people!)Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05972194085045594023noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012926861676872357.post-36441144169783863342011-09-09T08:09:00.000-07:002011-09-09T08:09:25.651-07:00Molasses-Sweetened Soaked Baked OatmealWe love this <a href="http://www.nourishingdays.com/2010/08/molasses-sweetened-soaked-baked-oatmeal/">baked oatmeal recipe from Nourishing Days</a>! It is moist and cake-like, not too sweet, super easy to make and feeds all of us 3 meals. Gluten-free and flour-free, naturally sweetened. Now that fall (?) is coming this will be a great, warm breakfast to have on hand.Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05972194085045594023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012926861676872357.post-59265820763855368942011-08-31T16:05:00.000-07:002011-08-31T16:05:45.512-07:00Cultured Lunch IdeasI got a newsletter from <a href="http://www.culturesforhealth.com/school-lunch-ideas-cultured-fermented-foods?utm_source=Cultures+for+Health+List&utm_campaign=3dbd13a993-Newsletter_08_30_2011&utm_medium=email">Cultures for Health</a> yesterday and it had an article with lots of great ideas for including <a href="http://www.culturesforhealth.com/school-lunch-ideas-cultured-fermented-foods?utm_source=Cultures+for+Health+List&utm_campaign=3dbd13a993-Newsletter_08_30_2011&utm_medium=email">cultured/fermented foods into your lunch</a>. There are several things mentioned that I want to look into. Just thought I would share!Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05972194085045594023noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012926861676872357.post-16777377735482363832011-08-29T17:17:00.000-07:002011-08-29T17:17:11.824-07:00Creamy Mac and CheeseJust wanted to pop in and say that the recipe <a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/high-five-recipe-creamy-mac-and-cheese">Laura has for Creamy Mac and Cheese</a> is sooooo good! It is one of the easiest recipes I've ever used. Maybe even easier than buying the box! I prefer the taste of <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=tinkyada&submit=">rice pasta</a> rather than that of the <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/5719/">whole wheat pasta</a>. Also, one recipe provides 3-4 servings when using it as a main dish for my kiddos lunch. Let me know if you like it!Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05972194085045594023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012926861676872357.post-5342902151299932802011-08-22T12:36:00.000-07:002011-08-22T12:36:53.243-07:00GranitaAbout a month ago, Pioneer Woman posted a recipe for <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2011/07/watermelon-granita/">Watermelon Granita</a>. It looked like a wonderful treat for the 100+ degree days we've been having ALL SUMMER LONG... I had about 1/2 of a gallon of apple juice taking up space in my fridge, so I decided to make granita with it instead. All I did was pour it into a glass dish, stick it in the freezer, and scrape it with a fork every so often. Easy. Simple. Refreshing. I loved it, and the kids thought I had made them a marvelous treat! (Plus, it wasn't near as messy as serving pop-sickles!) Go forth and make granita!Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05972194085045594023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012926861676872357.post-69539117914672732202011-08-20T11:20:00.000-07:002011-08-20T11:20:45.513-07:00Fresh Green Beans<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0X-d6GibbCY/Tk0WkxtivEI/AAAAAAAAANI/deJ_j7MrfFY/s1600/IMG_1191_1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0X-d6GibbCY/Tk0WkxtivEI/AAAAAAAAANI/deJ_j7MrfFY/s400/IMG_1191_1.JPG" width="400" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-efbdsT_kJtg/Tk0Wkw-qP1I/AAAAAAAAANQ/XCJ5jQWWcl0/s1600/IMG_1193_1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-efbdsT_kJtg/Tk0Wkw-qP1I/AAAAAAAAANQ/XCJ5jQWWcl0/s400/IMG_1193_1.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
This summer we had green beans in our garden and were able to enjoy several pots cooked up just like my grandmother. Delish! I took notes and measurements during one batch to share with you here.<br />
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3/4 lb <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/category/QP">green beans</a>, ends removed<br />
3/4 lb <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/category/QP">new potatoes</a>, quartered<br />
4 cups water<br />
1/4 <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/category/QP">onion</a>, sliced<br />
2 tsp <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=celtic+sea+salt&submit=">Celtic sea salt</a><br />
1/4 tsp <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/2276/">pepper</a><br />
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Put all ingredients in a soup pot, bring to a boil. Boil for 20 minutes. Enjoy!Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05972194085045594023noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012926861676872357.post-49225459711909778612011-08-18T06:40:00.000-07:002011-08-18T06:40:14.473-07:00Simple Egg Salad<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-v0Y56S5qjuQ/Tk0T9G3LhjI/AAAAAAAAANA/yWqNR3amjS0/s1600/IMG_1215.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-v0Y56S5qjuQ/Tk0T9G3LhjI/AAAAAAAAANA/yWqNR3amjS0/s400/IMG_1215.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
This simple egg salad is a cool, nourishing treat during these HOT summer months! I served mine on <a href="http://lesstoxiclife.blogspot.com/2011/03/honey-whole-wheat-sourdough-bread.html">sourdough bread</a> with <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=que+pasa&submit=">tortilla chips</a> and <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=emerald+valley&submit=">salsa</a> on the side. Oh, don't forget some fresh <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/category/QP">strawberries</a> (or <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/category/QP">cherries</a>!)...<br />
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6 <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=eggs&submit=">hard boiled eggs</a><br />
6 tbsp <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=mayo&submit=">mayo</a><br />
3/4 cup chopped, <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/4140/">cultured pickles</a><br />
1 tsp <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=mustard&submit=">mustard</a><br />
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You could always <a href="http://lesstoxiclife.blogspot.com/2011/06/cultured-garlic-dill-pickles.html">make your own cultured pickles</a> if you have any cucumbers in the garden... <br />
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Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05972194085045594023noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012926861676872357.post-83374254236083354552011-08-12T11:49:00.000-07:002011-08-12T11:49:14.365-07:00Water Kefir Soda, An UpdateI'm still loving my water kefir soda! <br />
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For awhile I started to get overwhelmed with feeding it and bottling it everyday (even though it only takes about 10 minutes), so prior to VBS and a week of being out-of-town I fed it and stuck it in the fridge. The directions that came with my water kefir grains say that you can use 3-4 tbsp of grains to culture 1-3 quarts of sugar water. I washed out an old gallon glass pickle jar and decided to try making bigger batches, less often. <br />
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It's working! When I got my kefir grains out of the fridge I drained of the liquid and put it in fresh sugar water in my gallon jar. I used 3/4 cup sucanat and 9-12 cups of water (I just pour water in to a line I drew on the jar). After letting it sit two days (with a quart jar I only let it sit one day, but it seems to be taking longer to work through this much liquid) I bottled it up with a little grape juice and let it sit 18 more hours on the counter. Delish! I'm getting 4-5 full bottles every other day and when I run out of bottles (I have a dozen) I'll just stick the grains back in the fridge until I need to start again. <br />
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Just thought this might be helpful for any of you trying to manage your water kefir. Let me know if this is unclear.Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05972194085045594023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012926861676872357.post-73842896789092737982011-08-11T17:49:00.000-07:002011-08-11T17:49:38.591-07:00San Marcos SteakMy sister, Amy, sent me this recipe years ago. I had forgotten all about it until this week. It is so incredibly fast and easy to throw together and tasty too. The original recipe calls for Lipton Onion Soup Mix, but that's full of stuff your body doesn't need, so I've tweaked the recipe using herbs and spices from my pantry.<br />
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2 lbs <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/2557/">chuck steak</a> (I used tenderized <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=round+steak&submit=">round steak</a>)<br />
2 tbsp <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/5657/">coconut oil </a><br />
8 tsp dried <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/2268/">onion flakes</a><br />
1 tsp <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/2335/">onion powder</a><br />
4 tsp beef base (I like to use <a href="http://www.vitacost.com/Better-Than-Bouillon-Organic-Beef-Base">Organic Better than Boullion</a> b/c it doesn't have MSG or hfcs)<br />
1/4 tsp celery salt<br />
1 tsp <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/2271/">dried oregano</a><br />
1 (14 oz) can <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=diced+tomatoes&submit=">Italian diced tomatoes</a><br />
2 tbsp <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/4112/">apple cider vinegar</a> or <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=balsamic+vinegar&submit=">Balsamic vinegar</a><br />
<a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/2276/">pepper</a><br />
<a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/2161/">garlic powder</a><br />
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Heat the oil in a dutch oven over medium heat. Add the steaks. Sprinkle with seasonings. Pour tomatoes over the top. Sprinkle remaining ingredients over the tomatoes. Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.<br />
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Easy, peasy.<br />
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Serve with <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/4716/">brown rice</a> or <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/category/QP">mashed potatoes</a>!Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05972194085045594023noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012926861676872357.post-33276906319532302932011-08-09T10:27:00.000-07:002011-08-09T10:27:32.319-07:00Non-Toxic Cleaners and How I Get Them for Free!I joined Melaleuca, The Wellness Company over a year ago during a $1 membership promotion. A few months later I referred 8 others during a $1 promotion. So far I have spent about $20 for 13 months worth of dish-washing detergent, laundry soap, bar soap, mascara, lip gloss, pro-biotics, vitamins, cleaners, disinfectants, hairspray, deodorant, aftershave... And the list goes on! I love all of their products. None of their cleaners require a safety cap and they really work! No bleach or formaldehyde either (you'd be surprised what main-stream cleaners have in them...). You can check out a slideshow about the company <a href="http://www.melaleuca.com/MyMelaleuca/DeliveringWellness.aspx">here</a> (passcode is Melaleuca). Joining is easy and they're having $1 memberships again through August 16th! I'd be happy to help you get set up!<br />
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Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05972194085045594023noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012926861676872357.post-5333908047673807012011-07-26T11:10:00.000-07:002011-07-26T11:10:49.100-07:00Chicken and Shrimp Soup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ooIQ3Xh6_14/Ti73ZBLWqkI/AAAAAAAAAM4/REMKk4cabq4/s1600/IMG_1696.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ooIQ3Xh6_14/Ti73ZBLWqkI/AAAAAAAAAM4/REMKk4cabq4/s400/IMG_1696.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
Oh, wow, this soup is so good! If you like things HOT, cajun, and gumbo-y, this will become your go-to recipe. When I subscribed to <a href="http://www.marksdailyapple.com/">Mark's Daily Apple</a> I received a recipe e-book which includes this recipe. I'll include my notes as we go. (Disclaimer: Mark's Daily Apple believes in evolution and I totally do not!)<br />
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Heat oil in a large soup pot:<br />
1/4 cup <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/8304/">olive oil</a><br />
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Add veggies and cook 5 minutes: <br />
1 <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/category/QP">onion</a>, chopped<br />
1 <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/category/QP">yellow bell pepper</a>, chopped<br />
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped (I left this out)<br />
2 stalks of <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/category/QP">celery</a>, diced<br />
2 <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/category/QP">carrots</a>, diced<br />
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Add garlic and cook 2 minutes: <br />
2 tbsp minced <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/category/QP">garlic</a><br />
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Add following and saute a few minutes: <br />
2 cups diced tomatoes (I diced up fresh tomatoes)<br />
2 cups <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/category/QP">cauliflower</a> "rice" (1/2 head of cauliflower chopped in the food processor until rice-like in size and shape)<br />
1/2 tsp. <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/2127/">cayenne</a> (Very hot! I liked it, but the rest of the gang was begging for mercy...)<br />
1/2 tsp. <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/2276/">black pepper</a><br />
1/2 tsp. <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=paprika&submit=">paprika</a><br />
1 tsp. <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/2161/">garlic powder</a><br />
1 tsp. <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=celtic+sea+salt&submit=">Celtic sea salt</a><br />
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Add chicken and cook 5 minutes: <br />
2 cups chopped <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/2573/">chicken</a> (I chopped up raw, boneless, skinless thighs)<br />
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Turn heat down to low, add stock and simmer 20-30 minutes: <br />
8 cups <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/4745/">chicken stock</a> (I think you could use as little as 4 cups, depends on how soupy you want it)<br />
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Add remaining ingredients and simmer 5-10 minutes: <br />
1 lb. shrimp<br />
1/4 cup scallions (I didn't have any)<br />
1/2 cup fresh cilantro<br />
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Enjoy!!!Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05972194085045594023noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012926861676872357.post-59901614478922772182011-07-22T13:04:00.000-07:002011-07-26T10:18:31.544-07:00Coconut Flour Muffins and BrowniesOK, I tried <a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/gluten-free-dairy-free-muffins">this muffin recipe from over at the Heavenly Homemaker's blog</a>; and they were a big hit! No pictures, sorry. It was a busy meal and we ate them all in one sitting. I used butter instead of coconut oil and did not add any mix-ins. I've got <a href="http://www.cheeseslave.com/2011/06/07/gluten-free-grain-free-dairy-free-sugar-free-brownies/">Cheeseslave's coconut flour brownies</a> in the oven right. now. Oh, yes! I used sucanat instead of date sugar. The batter has all been licked up, so I'm sure the finished product will be delish! More to come...<br />
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UPDATE: Yum!<br />
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</div><div>I already ordered 1 lb of coconut flour (grain free, gluten free, low carb!) this month to try out some other recipes I have come across (muffins, cookies). When I saw this recipe for bread -and how easy it is!- I began wondering how much more it would cost to just make this for the whole family rather than go to all the trouble of making my <a href="http://lesstoxiclife.blogspot.com/2011/03/honey-whole-wheat-sourdough-bread.html">whole wheat sourdough bread</a> (I feed the starter, mix the batter, knead, let rise, then bake - a 24 hour process).</div><div><br />
</div><div>Here's the breakdown (based on what I ordered this month):</div><div><br />
</div><div>-<a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/701/">10 lbs of organic hard white whole wheat flour costs $6.85</a> </div><div>that's 35 cups of flour</div><div>it takes 2.5 cups to make 1 loaf of bread</div><div>that's $.48/loaf</div><div><br />
</div><div>-<a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/7315/">1 lb of organic coconut flour costs $5.05</a> </div><div>that's 7.75 cups of flour</div><div>it takes .75 cups of flour to make 1 loaf of bread (coconut flour absorbs lots of liquid, so you don't have to use as much)</div><div>that's $.48/loaf</div><div><br />
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</div><div>You can buy either of these in larger amounts, which would obviously lower the price per loaf.</div><br />
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I have not actually made this loaf of bread yet, it is on my to-do list. Do any of y'all have experience with coconut flour?Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05972194085045594023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012926861676872357.post-69518554913073090602011-07-14T12:51:00.000-07:002011-07-14T12:51:34.999-07:00Apple Pie Muffins<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ouE74OvICkQ/Th9DyWHmnvI/AAAAAAAAAMo/4Dq2zLtkf7s/s1600/IMG_1218.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ouE74OvICkQ/Th9DyWHmnvI/AAAAAAAAAMo/4Dq2zLtkf7s/s400/IMG_1218.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
I realize that this photo is in no way focused. However, I did not realize it at the time the photo was taken. And, unfortunately, all my apple pie muffin models have been devoured. Please rest assured that these taste (much) better than they look! The original recipe is from <a href="http://www.food.com/recipe/the-best-apple-pie-muffins-ever-110506">food.com</a> (I changed it quite a bit).<br />
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Topping:<br />
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1 cup <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=sucanat&submit=">sucanat</a><br />
1/3 cup <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=hard+white&submit=">hard white whole wheat flour</a><br />
1/3 cup <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=rolled+oats&submit=">rolled oats</a><br />
1/4 cup softened <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/7044/">butter</a><br />
1 tsp <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/2337/">cinnamon</a><br />
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Muffins:<br />
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1 1/2 cups <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=sucanat&submit=">sucanat</a><br />
1/2 cup melted <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/7044/">butter</a> (or coconut oil)<br />
1 <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=eggs&submit=">egg</a><br />
1 1/2 tsp <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/3867/">vanilla</a><br />
2 1/2 cups<a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=hard+white&submit="> hard white whole wheat flour</a><br />
2 1/2 tsp <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/3889/">baking powder</a><br />
1/2 tsp <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=baking+soda&submit=">baking soda</a><br />
1/4 tsp <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=celtic+sea+salt&submit=">Celtic sea salt</a><br />
1/2 tsp <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/2337/">cinnamon</a><br />
1/4 tsp <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/2386/">nutmeg</a><br />
1 cup <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/4386/">buttermilk</a><br />
2 cups<a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/3413/"> tart apple</a>, peeled and diced<br />
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Mix topping ingredients (cutting in the butter) until crumbly; set aside.<br />
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In a large bowl whisk together sugar, butter (coconut oil), egg and vanilla until smooth. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir oil mixture into flour mixture alternately with buttermilk. Fold in apples, mixing just until combined. Spoon into greased muffin cups filling 3/4 full. Sprinkle topping over evenly. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and tops spring back.<br />
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Makes 24 muffins.Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05972194085045594023noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012926861676872357.post-34918748612793283832011-07-08T14:02:00.000-07:002011-07-08T14:02:34.142-07:00Glass Jars<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NSsUqHMWMT4/ThduHI7-nFI/AAAAAAAAAMY/n8t9S5dpjlw/s1600/IMG_1604.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NSsUqHMWMT4/ThduHI7-nFI/AAAAAAAAAMY/n8t9S5dpjlw/s400/IMG_1604.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
After reading a <a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/how-to-store-leftovers-in-jars">post on storing food in glass jars over at Heavenly Homemakers</a>, I realized that I have a lot of mysterious liquids in unmarked jars in my refrigerator! I'm pretty good at storing liquids in jars, but I still use plastic for my leftovers. Laura mentioned using the <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/2725/">wide-mouth 1/2 pint jars</a> for leftover odds and ends. She also mentioned that <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=jars&submit=">Azure Standard carried canning supplies</a>, what a pleasant surprise! They even have some <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/2603/">wide-mouth 2 quart jars</a> which could come in real handy. Just wanted to let y'all know!Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05972194085045594023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012926861676872357.post-45657505312034248442011-07-07T15:11:00.000-07:002011-07-07T15:11:18.957-07:00Product Review: Nancy's Cultured Sour Cream<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uw6cT7BM3WQ/ThYe8i2KXtI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/laH0rlwzgHY/s1600/IMG_1650_1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uw6cT7BM3WQ/ThYe8i2KXtI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/laH0rlwzgHY/s400/IMG_1650_1.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
If you haven't tried this <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/7026/">sour cream</a> yet, what are you waiting for??? It is the thickest sour cream I have ever seen! Delicious and cultured to boot. I make homemade ranch dip with this for a probiotic condiment to go with our raw veggies, or smear it on a sandwich instead of mayo, or combine it with some <a href="http://lesstoxiclife.blogspot.com/2011/06/fresh-salsa-cultured.html">cultured salsa</a> for a creamy, spicy chip dip. Yummy!<br />
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<b>INGREDIENTS: Organic Milk and Cream, Organic Nonfat Dry Milk Powder, L. Acidophilus, B. Bifidum Cultures and 4 strains of Lactic Cultures. </b>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05972194085045594023noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012926861676872357.post-52298027730362125932011-07-05T08:45:00.000-07:002011-07-05T08:45:34.113-07:00Big, Thick, Hearty Thighs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LXceLQksHuw/ThMu5gUpxlI/AAAAAAAAAMI/Hsb7RMgA-Zo/s1600/IMG_1500_1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LXceLQksHuw/ThMu5gUpxlI/AAAAAAAAAMI/Hsb7RMgA-Zo/s400/IMG_1500_1.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
This is a quick, easy, one-pot dish from Rachael Ray's "<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Rachael-Ray-365-Repeats---Deliciously/dp/1400082544/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1309880701&sr=1-1">365: No Repeats cookbook</a>." Yummo!<br />
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2 tbsp <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/8304/">olive oil</a><br />
8 <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/2573/">boneless, skinless chicken thighs</a><br />
<a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=celtic+sea+salt&submit=">sea salt</a><br />
<a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/2276/">pepper</a><br />
1 <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/category/QP">yellow onion</a>, thinly sliced<br />
5 <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/category/QP">garlic cloves</a>, chopped<br />
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped<br />
4 cups <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=chicken+broth&submit=">chicken broth</a><br />
3 <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/category/QP">red potatoes</a>, cut in half and thinly sliced<br />
1 cup frozen <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/7152/">peas</a><br />
zest and juice of 1 <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/category/QP">lemon</a><br />
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped<br />
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Preheat a large skillet or wide soup pot over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Season the chicken thighs liberally with sea salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the skillet and brown on both sides for 3 minutes. Scoot the browned thighs to the edges of the pan, making some space in the center of the skillet. Add the onions, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes.<br />
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Add the chicken stock, turn the heat up to high, and bring the mixture up to a simmer. Add the potatoes and stir everything together. Cover the pan with a lid and simmer for 10 minutes.<br />
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Remove the lid and continue to cook for another 5 minutes. Add the peas, lemon juice, lemon zest, and parsley, and cook for 1 more minute to just heat the peas through.Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05972194085045594023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012926861676872357.post-52934900155411997982011-06-29T07:19:00.000-07:002011-06-29T07:19:28.850-07:00Product Review: Food for Life Tortillas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-L1RKZULxOIE/Tgsx3bwP0hI/AAAAAAAAAMA/xMSpp6_phgI/s1600/IMG_1270_1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-L1RKZULxOIE/Tgsx3bwP0hI/AAAAAAAAAMA/xMSpp6_phgI/s400/IMG_1270_1.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
I ordered the <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/search?q=food+for+life&submit=">Food for Life</a> brand <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/7143/">sprouted grain tortillas</a> and <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/7101/">brown rice tortillas</a> with plans to make breakfast burritos. These tortillas do not roll up. We ended up with a broken mess, however they have a good taste. I decided to give them another try with quesadillas, they are just too fragile to work with...<br />
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I want to like these, anyone have tips/success with making these work???Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05972194085045594023noreply@blogger.com3