This fall, my family and I started drinking the standard recipe of Elderberry Syrup on a daily basis to boost our immune system. I wrote about it last month in my DIY Elderberry Syrup Recipe post. (**Please refer to that post for additional information.) Since then, we have customized the recipe 3 ways. All variations…
When my children prepared a Cajun meal as a school project, we modified our tried-and-true Mexican bean recipe to create this Cajun bean recipe. A strict Paleo diet does not include beans. However, if the beans are soaked before cooking, they are much more digestible. [1] Dr. William Davis recommends eating beans in moderation because…
Common sense tells us that our most restful sleep occurs when it is dark. But is your bedroom dark enough to promote deep sleep? Many of us have more light pollution exposure than we realize. Numerous articles have been written discussing the benefits of sleeping in absolute darkness. The more your sleep is disrupted…
Delicious Red Chili = Comfort Food! What I love best about fall is the cool weather and the delightful soups and stews that become frequent entrees at our table. Since my family now has a consistent source for grass-fed beef, I am adjusting the seasonings in our tried-and-true recipes so the stronger beef flavor does…
Peppermint oil has been used for centuries all around the world. A short list of peppermint oil benefits includes: freshens breath [1,2,3] improves focus [1,5,6] boosts energy [1] I love the refreshing taste of one or two drops of peppermint oil in a glass of water. But my favorite peppermint beverage was inspired by…
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…
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…
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…
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!