Real Food Recipes

Kool Kohlrabi

Kohlrabi can be an intimidating vegetable if you haven’t been around it much. It looks like an organic, green space alien, with a taste like fresh, crunchy broccoli stems, with a hint of radish. The name kohlrabi comes from the German kohl, meaning cabbage, and rabi, meaning turnip—and that kind of says it all about this delicious vegetable.

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Homemade Coconut Milk

Coconut milk is often a regular staple for people with food allergies, as well as an outstanding dairy replacement and healthy fat source for those who are adhere to a raw, GAPS or Paleo diet. Fortunately it is very easy and cheap to make at home.

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Stopping the Cough, Naturally

The recipe for getting better in our house is homemade, pasture-raised chicken soup, Netflix, and one or two of these favorite homemade cough remedies.

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Breaking the Ice Without Scorching the Earth

As snow falls this week, know that not all de-icers are alike, and some are downright harmful to your pets, your children and your local streams and rivers.

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Homemade Laundry Detergent

These days, everyone is looking for ways to save some money. Fortunately for your wallet and the planet, the easiest way to save money in the laundry room is to make your own laundry detergent. If you are chemically sensitive or on the GAPS diet like we are, making your own laundry detergent will not [...]

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Raw Sweet Potato Pie

This year I am lightening up the dessert course (and improving its nutrition!) by making raw sweet potato pie. This pie has two toppings to choose from: traditional walnut and a bright citrus glaze. Sweet and spicy like the Thanksgiving classic, but so much lighter and healthier after a decadent family meal—I think you will really enjoy this special holiday pie!

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