Mark Twain quote: the right word
“The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.” — Mark Twain
A few quick tips for beef bone broth
Just a few quick tips to enhance the flavor of beef bone broth. Roast the meaty bones in the oven at 350 degrees until well browned. [1] Then proceed to make the broth. You may want to simmer beef bone broth as long as 72 hours. The broth can be strained if desired, but…
How to make delicious meat stock and bone broth
We have raised our own pastured poultry for approximately 15 years. When we first started, I was a nursing mom with six children under the age of 11. I needed simple, quick solutions for meal prep. So stocking my canning room with canned chicken and chicken broth was a god-send. Although it was a lot…
DIY Elderberry Syrup Recipe
Common sense tells us that nature provides the nourishment our bodies need to maintain a healthy immune system and to help us heal when we get sick – if we know where to look. Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) is a member of the honeysuckle family. Extracts of the berries are used primarily as antiviral agents for…
Egg Drop Soup recipe
We love to eat soup this time of year and one of our family favorites is egg drop soup. It is a simple, quick easy meal. I have provided two versions of our favorite egg drop soup recipe: the first makes enough soup for a crowd, scroll down for the smaller version. Enjoy!
Heroes: George Bryant
I have been following George’s recipes on Pinterest for several months, but I didn’t know anything about the creative genius behind the Paleo food blog, “Civilized Caveman Cooking Creations.” I recently heard his story when he was interviewed by Dr. Josh Axe on the Natural Cures Movement online summit, so I went to his blog…
Day 7 Highlights from the Natural Cures Movement online summit
The experts interviewed on Day 7 are Cynthia Pasquella, Dr. Alisa Vitti, Dr. Rom O’Bryan, and Dr. Amy Myers. These sessions will be available for free starting at 10 a.m. ET today. Cynthia Pasquella talked about her top 7 superfood recommendations. If you are wondering how to incorporate some things like chia seeds, spirulina, or…
Highlights from Day 6 of the Natural Cures Movement online summit
Day 6 consists of five outstanding interviews with Judy Seeger, Serene and Pearl (Trim Healthy Mama), Jenny McGruther, Dr. Charles Majors, and Dr. Peter Osborne. These sessions will be available for free starting at 10 a.m. ET today. Serene and Pearl of Trim Healthy Mama approach the topic of food with common sense and humor.…
Highlights from Day 5 of the Natural Cures Movement
The speakers for Day 5 of the Natural Cures Movement online summit are Kristen Michaelis, Deanna Minich, Dr. Sara Gottfried, and Dr. Jill Carnahan. Kristen Michaelis discussed the key nutrients required for a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. Many women know that they need to eat well while pregnant, but I think that Kristen’s…
Highlights from Day 4 of the Natural Cures Movement
The experts interviewed on Day 4 of the Natural Cures Movement are Erin Elizabeth, Dr. Steven Masley, George Bryant and Dr. Josh Axe. The main topic for Dr. Josh Axe’s interview was leaky gut: what is it, what causes it, what are the symptoms, what to do to help the body heal. Dr Axe is…