This homemade body scrub is just what you need to get rid of dull, dry skin and moisturize. Perfect for dried-out winter skin, sandals season, and everything in between, you can enjoy a mini spa day with this simple, 4-ingredient DIY scrub. Spring is officially here! In my neck of the woods, the cold is gone, the daffodils are up, and the trees are starting to bud. Over the next few weeks, everything will ... Continue Reading
Potato Buttermilk Bread
This buttermilk potato bread recipe is a great way to use leftover mashed potatoes. It’s flavorful, moist, and fluffy on the inside with a golden-brown crust – perfect for sandwiches or toast! I used to buy our bread at the store. But one day I ran out of bread, and I thought that it couldn’t possibly be that difficult to make. So, I attempted my first batch of homemade bread using an easy bread recipe like ... Continue Reading
Homemade Italian Dressing
This homemade Italian dressing recipe is zesty, fresh, and authentic – better than Olive Garden or Wishbone any day! Perfect for your favorite salad, pasta salad, or even as a marinade. Have you ever looked at Wishbone Italian dressing or other store-bought bottled Italian salad dressings and wondered what in the world all those ingredients were? Or licked your plate because the Olive Garden salad dressing ... Continue Reading
Almond Crusted Chicken
Almond crusted chicken is full of fantastic flavor! Use whatever cut of chicken you have for this yummy dinner that’s ready fast. This naturally gluten-free breaded chicken recipe is high in protein and fits with paleo, Whole30, low-carb, and keto diets - your family will love it! I laughed when my husband said the other night that this crispy almond crusted chicken was his favorite of all the Whole30 meals ... Continue Reading
5 Things to Buy at Grove Collaborative (and What to Skip)
Is Grove Collaborative worth it? I’m sharing my honest review, including 6 reasons I like Grove Co, my top products to buy (and what I’d skip!), and whether you should join VIP, plus a few tips for getting the most out of every order. When we first switched to eating real food, reading labels was absolutely crucial. There are so many different products on the market, and we have several ingredients we try to ... Continue Reading
Sourdough 101: The Benefits of Sourdough
What is sourdough bread and why should you make it? Here’s everything you need to know about sourdough: making sourdough starter, the benefits of sourdough bread, the best sourdough tips and tricks, and of course, yummy sourdough bread recipes! If you’ve ever asked yourself “What is sourdough bread?” or “Is sourdough bread healthy?” or “What are the benefits of sourdough bread?” or even “Do I really need to ... Continue Reading
Italian Pasta Salad
This is the best Italian pasta salad! It’s quick to make with a classic, zesty flavor and an easy pasta salad dressing (with a vegetarian and gluten-free option!). Serve as a yummy dinner side or take to your next potluck. As a kid, my mom would make pasta salad recipes from a box. She’d add a little bit of this and a little bit of that and in just a few minutes, dinner was done. I really like that ... Continue Reading
The 15 Best Egg Substitutes for Baking
If you’re running low on eggs, try one of these 15 egg substitutes and save a trip to the store. Read on for the list, including plenty of vegan egg substitutes, plus recipe recommendations and tips to help you decide which egg substitute is best for your particular baked good. One of the key points I teach in Grocery Budget Bootcamp for saving money on groceries is to use the food you already have. Any time ... Continue Reading
Lime Crema
This easy lime crema recipe comes together in less than 5 minutes. With just 4 simple ingredients, you’ll have a zesty, tangy, creamy sauce to take your taco night to the next level! Everyone in my family LOVES tacos. Whether it’s Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos, Easy Spicy Salmon Tacos, or Black Bean and Corn Salsa Tacos, we simply cannot get enough! What I’ve noticed though, is that most taco shops make their ... Continue Reading
Easy Soft Pretzel Recipe
Try this easy soft pretzel recipe for delicious, chewy pretzels that taste and smell like they’re straight out of the gourmet pretzel shop! You can even make these pretzels gluten-free! One of the questions I get most often is “What do you guys eat for snacks?” Unfortunately, my answer is quite plain and not very exciting: fruit. Since starting our real food journey several years ago, snacking has ... Continue Reading