Every month I write meal plans that are designed to feed the average family of four for about $350. While that number is low for many families, it's a dream budget for others. There's no doubt about it. The cost of food is steadily going up. Organic milk has gone up by one dollar per gallon in the past year and eggs have doubled in price in the past 3 months alone. It's only $4, but even this small ... Continue Reading
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How to Make Loose Herbal Tea
If you're a new real food household, your family may be missing out on the drinks they previously enjoyed. Even though we've been on this journey for several years, my kids still ask for that neon orange stuff that passes for juice. Yuck! Once you ditch the sodas and colored drinks, you may not want to sip plain old water. What's a family to do? The answer for my family has been tea. We drink gallons of ... Continue Reading
Best 11 Things to Buy at Whole Foods
There are certain stores that I personally avoid for various reasons. For example, I don't shop at Cost Plus World Market because the store is BEYOND amazing. It's truly a foodie's dream. Kitchen gadgets, specialty oils, BOGO coffee... yikes. They do carry just a few things we need now and then, so if I absolutely must go, I make a bee-line to the aisle and get out ASAP. Otherwise the grocery ... Continue Reading
Homemade Salted Caramel
When it comes to holiday latte's, there's an invisible line separating those who love pumpkin spiced from those who love salted caramel. Apparently, you can't love both. When I told my dairy-free friend Maria about my newest dairy-free pumpkin spiced creamer, she said she wasn't a big pumpkin fan... that she preferred the salted caramel mocha instead. (Although she DID gladly take the leftover cashew ... Continue Reading
Dairy Alternative: Homemade Cashew Milk
Cashews are one of America's favorite nuts. And I don't blame them. I love cashews! They are great on their own, in my favorite green smoothie, and in homemade trail mix. But I probably don't need to tell you all that. Chances are you love cashews too! Besides being an amazing nut for eating, its great for drinking! Cashew milk is super easy to make and one of the best non-dairy milks. You ... Continue Reading
