The Coconut Mama

WE'VE MOVED!!!

2011-10-03T08:07:00.000-07:00

Dear Readers, WE ARE PLEASED TO INFORM YOU THAT WE HAVE MOVED TO http://thecoconutmama.com/! Please head over to our new website to find all your favorite recipes and tutorials from The Coconut Mama. Thank you for all your support!

Sweet Potato Crackers (Grain Free)

2011-09-27T16:17:00.000-07:00

I've been looking for a grain free/nut free cracker recipe for my two year old to snack on. I didn't find any recipes online. So, I decided to experiment a little to see if I could come up with something myself. I must warn you, this recipe is not perfect. These crackers are only crispy for an hour or two after baking, but they work! My two year old loved them and ate them up. I love a recipe

Winner of Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil!

2011-09-26T06:09:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Lacy at Tangled Oak Roots Farm! Lacy, please email me at tiffy.coconutmama@gmail.com with your mailing address so I can forward it to Tropical Traditions. Thanks to everyone who participated!

Coconut Flour Cake

2011-09-23T03:16:00.000-07:00

Today I'm sharing a recipe for Coconut Flour Cake. This cake is gluten free, grain free, nut free, dairy free optional, and is paleo/primal friendly. You can us this recipe to make a layer cake, sheet cake, or even cup cakes! Hope you enjoy! Coconut Flour Cake Ingredients 5 large egg whites, at room temperature 3/4 cup of coconut cream (this is the thick cream on top of canned coconut milk) 1

How To Make Coconut Ghee

2011-09-20T09:09:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I wrote about some of the benefits of Coconut Oil and ways to get more in our diets. Today I wanted to show you how you can mix this wonderful oil with another great fat, Ghee. Grass-fed ghee contains all the nutrients as butter (Omeg-3 fats, Conjugated Linoleic Acid, fat soluble vitamins A, D & K2 ), but without the casein and lactose. Mixing these two fats together allows you to

10 Ways To Add Coconut Oil Into Your Diet & Daily Life

2011-09-19T12:07:00.000-07:00

You've read how amazing coconut oil is... You know it speeds up the metabolism, boosts the immune system, reduces inflammation, kills fungi, yeast and bacteria, improves calcium and magnesium absorption and supports the development of strong bones and teeth, improves digestion and bowel function, supports thyroid function, helps to prevent wrinkles and sagging skin, and can improve

Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil Review & Giveaway!

2011-09-18T18:00:00.000-07:00

This Giveaway Is Now Closed! Do you enjoy cooking with coconut oil? I obviously love all things coconut, especially coconut oil! I threw canola oil out of our kitchen over three years ago and replaced it with coconut oil. Since then our family has enjoy the many health benefits of coconut oil! Today I'm happy to tell you that you will have an opportunity to win a FREE 32 ounce Jar of Tropical

Health & Wellness Friday

2011-09-16T06:53:00.000-07:00

Welcome to our first Health & Wellness Friday! Each Friday I will share some of my favorite articles and recipes I came across during the week. Please join in and leave a comment with some of your favorite articles and recipes that inspired you this week! Healthy Ways Newsletter by Dr. Bruce Fife This editions topics include: Senior Bodybuilding Champion Credits Coconut Oil, Coconut Oil:

Paleo Chicken "Noodle" Soup

2011-09-15T07:00:00.000-07:00

I've been making a batch of soup every week for the last month or so. I love how easy soups are to make. They're packed full of nutrients, especially if you use homemade bone broth. This week I've been enjoying Paleo Chicken "Noodle" Soup. Made with homemade chicken bone broth, vegetables, pasture raised chicken and egg drop "noodles". This recipe is grain free, gluten free and dairy free.

Coconut Cream Pie (Grain Free & Gluten Free)

2011-09-11T19:07:00.000-07:00

Coconut Cream Pie (Grain Free-Gluten Free) Ingredients1. 1 recipe for coconut flour pie crust, baked and cooled 2. 3 egg yolks 3. 1 1/2 cups young coconut meat, raw 4. 1/4-1/2 cup raw honey or coconut nectar 5. pinch of sea salt6. 1 1/2 tablespoon gelatin 7. 1/3 cup filtered water 8. 1/2 cup whipped cream or coconut cream 9. 1 cup cream, whipped (topping)10.1/4 cup toasted coconut for topping

Grain Free Nourishing Chicken Nuggets

2011-09-07T08:41:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite recipes to make for my two year old are my Nourishing Chicken Nuggets. Kid's love chicken nuggets! I love them too! I love that I can make a big batch of these once a month and freeze them for an easy, nourishing, quick meal or meal on the go. Though my daughter loves this recipe, my husband and I (who were both raised eating the McD's nuggets) find these chicken nuggets

Grain Free Bread Crumbs Recipe

2011-09-07T07:47:00.000-07:00

Grain Free Bread Crumbs Makes 2 Cups 1 Cup Parmesan Cheese, Grated 1 Cup Nut Meal (I used macadamia nuts - low in PUFA's) 2 Tablespoons Coconut Flour 1 Teaspoon Seasoning Grind your choice of nuts in food processor or blender until they are bread crumb size. Mix nut meal with grated parmesan cheese, coconut flour and seasoning of choice, I used Herbamare spicy blend. Store in air tight

Chicken Vegtable Alfredo Soup

2011-09-05T21:28:00.000-07:00

I know it's summer and super hot outside but for some reason I keep craving soups. Perhaps, I am just ready for Fall! I love soup for so many reasons. Its warming, comforting, nourishing and tasty! Today I decided to share one of my family's favorite soup recipes, Chicken Vegetable Alfredo Soup. My two year old isn't much of a veggie fan yet, so I absolutely love that she eats this soup up! I

Grain Free Bread

2011-08-30T15:15:00.000-07:00

Before I share my new bread recipe with you I would like to let you in on a little secret. I'm pregnant! Yep, baby #3 should be arriving late this winter. Pregnancy is one of many reasons I haven't been blogging much lately. I found myself spending too much time on my computer and not enough time with my daughter and family. So I've cute way back on blogging! I will try to blog a little more than

Bacon Cheddar Deviled Egg's

2011-05-26T14:13:00.000-07:00

Bacon and eggs were on the menu for our breakfast this morning, but instead of frying up some eggs I decided to make deviled eggs (I like to mix things up a little). Using the ingredients I had on hand (bacon, eggs, homemade coconut oil mayo and cheese), I put these babies together and fell in love with them! After sharing a picture of them on facebook, I thought it wouldn't be fair to not share

Homemade Marshmallows

2011-05-16T09:53:00.000-07:00

Summer is just around the corner and with it comes lots of time spent outdoors. Camping, camp fires and s'mores are some of the thing our family enjoys greatly. As my family prepares to go out for our first camping trip this year, I thought it would be fun to make homemade marshmallows. These marshmallows are not refined food free, as they are made with organic refined cane sugar, but they are

Vanilla Mac Nut Granola (Grain Free)

2011-04-20T09:32:00.000-07:00

Anyone who's been on a grain free diet knows that breakfast can be pretty boring. Eggs are wonderful and all, but I don't like to eat them everyday. So this granola is a nice mix-up for me. I'm also cutting back on my PUFA's so I'm not eating most nuts, seeds or bacon/pork atm (Matt Stone put together a great list of foods high, moderate and low in PUFA's here). I'm also enjoying homemade Orange

Video:How To Make Coconut Milk

2011-04-08T09:16:00.000-07:00

This post is linked to Fresh Bites Friday Hosted by Real Food Whole Health and Fight Back Friday Hosted by Food Renegade

Grain Free Wrap/Tortilla

2011-03-10T13:10:00.000-08:00

Update: I tried this recipe with old (brown) coconuts and it failed! Only use coconut meat from young coconuts. I've had a blast trying to make raw-grain free wraps the last few days. Thank you Leslie, over at Health By Coconut on Facebook (click here to become a fan) for the inspiration! Leslie posted on her facebook page about her raw coconut wraps she purchased recently. After looking for them

Yumm Sauce!!!

2011-03-01T16:23:00.000-08:00

Cafe Yumm! is a wonderful cafe here in Eugene Oregon. They serve delicious rice and bean bowls with their famous yumm sauce, which is then topped with olives, avocado, salsa, cilantro, cheese, and sour cream. They are amazing! If you ever have a chance to eat at Cafe Yumm!, you will thoroughly enjoy it! We like to make our own Yumm Bowls at home. They're an easy dinner and are really great if

Add Liver To Your Diet: Make Liver Capsules

2011-02-02T23:56:00.000-08:00

Photo Credit Liver is one of the most nutrient dense foods you can eat. It's a rich source of vitamin A, B vitamins, folic acid, copper, iron, zinc, chromium and CoQ10. Many people believe liver shouldn't be consumed because they think it is full of toxins. The truth is, liver does not store toxins. One of it's jobs is to neutralize toxins. Any poisonous toxins are stored in the fatty tissue

How To Make Clarified Butter (Ghee)

2011-01-31T15:08:00.000-08:00

Clarified butter (Ghee) is butter oil that can be used for cooking (particularly good for high temperature cooking). Ghee is also called seafood butter (it is often served with lobster and other seafood at restaurants). Clarified butter is free of casein and milk protein, which is a plus for those who are unable to tolerate milk protein. Not only is ghee easy to make, its very nourishing,

Coconut Flour Pie Crust

2011-01-25T16:33:00.000-08:00

This is a relatively easy pie crust recipe. I had dinner guests this weekend, one of which is currently gluten free. As you know, I do a lot of gluten free/grain free cooking in my home, so this wasn't a difficult task. When it came to dessert, I wanted to make something that would taste scrumptious enough that even my "picky" guests would enjoy. I made a triple layer caramel cheesecake with a

Nourishing My Toddler

2011-01-17T07:59:00.000-08:00

Before my daughter was born I read and researched everything on feeding babies I could get my hands on. Many people have different understandings on what a healthy diet is for children (this is how we feed our baby), but the one thing they all say is to avoid processed foods. Easy, right? Umm, not so much. You see, she wants them....she knows there good. She see's her daddy eating cheetos and

Tiramisu Pancakes

2011-01-11T11:34:00.000-08:00

Take a look at this picture....is your mouth watering yet? It should be. These tiramisu pancakes were delicious! I used CHEESESLAVE'S recipe for coconut flour pancakes (except I used raw cream in place of whole milk) and layered them with freshly made RAW mascarpone cheese. Because I was feeding this to my 16 month old daughter, I left out the coffee. I know they would taste fantastic with it

Raw White Chocolate Candy (Sugar Free)

2011-01-10T10:32:00.000-08:00

A few weeks ago I was shopping at a local market in Eugene and came across Earth Circle Organics Raw Organic Bali Cacao Butter. I had been wanting to find myself some cacao butter so I could make my own white chocolate, so I picked some up. I tried to find a white chocolate recipe online, but had not luck. So I experimented and ended up making myself a white chocolate coconut fudge. It is

Quiche Lorraine with a Gluten Free Quinoa Crust

2011-01-02T23:29:00.000-08:00

I have to be honest, this is a recipe for quinoa lovers. I know many people who don't care for the strong flavor of quinoa, if you are one of those people, this recipe is not for you. As I've mentioned many times before, quinoa is a VERY nutritious food. It's also not a grain, but a seed. This recipe is perfect for any paleo, primal, grain-free, gluten free, quinoa lovin' peps out there. Oh

The happenings in my kitchen...

2010-12-09T12:57:00.000-08:00

Hello world!!! I'm not dead....I just haven't felt like blogging lately. I thought I'd share some of the happenings in my kitchen here of late... Cheese making! Yes, my hubby is still making raw cheeses. Here is a pic of our "cheese cave" with raw cheddar and raw pepper jack cheese. We will be opening these babies up in the spring. I can't wait to try them! We've also been trying to

Lacto-Fermented Apple Sauce

2010-11-30T15:46:00.000-08:00

This is my daughters new favorite snack! I've been trying to give her more fermented and cultured foods over the last few months. This apple sauce recipe along with full fat yogurt seem to be her favorites. Lacto-Fermented Apple Sauce Makes 2 quarts6 - 8 medium size apples 2 tablespoons whey or water kefir 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon real sea salt (optional) raw honey or other natural

Sourdough Pumpkin Bread - Cinnamon Rolls - Swirl Bread

2010-11-17T12:10:00.000-08:00

I was shopping at the store last week and found several cans of organic pumpkin for 50% off. Looks like someone dropped the box and all the cans had dints in them (win for me!). I came home and noticed my sourdough started on table and thought it would be fun to make a sourdough pumpkin bread! After I made WAY too much dough I thought I should experiment and see if swirl bread and cinnamon rolls

Homemade Quinoa Pasta

2010-11-09T08:57:00.000-08:00

Today I'm excited to share a recipe for homemade pasta using sprouted quinoa flour. Quinoa is a seed like grain that is very nourishing. Its very high in protein, contains essential B vitamins and is a wonderful gluten free/grain free option for those on restricted diets. Like other grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes, quinoa needs to be properly prepared before consuming [source]. Peruvians

21 Day Sugar Detox: Day 15

2010-10-19T07:05:00.000-07:00

Today is day 15 on the 21 day sugar detox and I am seeing some major changes. I'm the type of girl that can't have anything sweet in the house. If there is, I eat it. Whenever I go to the grocery store I always pick myself up a Green & Black White Chocolate Bar (its the best tasting white chocolate ever!). I can never say no to Green & Black. I was shopping the other day and I passed by the

How To Sprout Brown Rice & How To Make Sprouted Brown Rice Flour

2010-10-12T16:13:00.000-07:00

How To Sprout Brown Rice - How To Make Sprouted Brown Rice Flour(Sorry, no cool video for this one)Dehydrate sprouted rice at 105 - 115 degrees for 24 hours or until grains are completely dry. Store grains in freezer until ready to use. Use freshly ground flour for your baked goods! Its more nutritious and gives your baked goods better flavor. A grain mill or a vitamix will grind your grains

Cheese Cracker Recipe

2010-10-12T14:09:00.000-07:00

Cheese crackers are stinking delicious! Homemade cheese crackers are even better. Making cheese crackers from scratch is super easy and way healthier than buying them from the store. You also avoid all the nasty ingredients like white flour and vegetable oil (the cheez-it brand uses hydrogenated soybean oil). Nasty! I played around with this recipe and used a few different sprouted flours. They

21 Day Sugar Detox: Day 9

2010-10-12T06:49:00.000-07:00

Today is day 9 on The 21 Day Sugar Detox and I am feeling FANTASTIC! I'm having fewer and fewer sugar cravings. This has been a really great experience for me thus far. I really had no idea how much my body wanted sugar. I'm not opposed to eating a dessert here and there, but I think we all eat too many! I've also been thinking a lot about fruit. Do I think fruit is bad? No. Eating fruit, whole (

21 Day Sugar Detox: Day 5

2010-10-08T11:16:00.000-07:00

Today is day 5 on my sugar detox! How have I done? Okay. I was invited to a friends house for dinner last night and ended up eating some salad that had dried cranberries on it. So, I ate a semi-sweet salad. Other than that I'm doing great. I've been experimenting with my carb-protein-fat portions and have found I really need to have carbs at every meal. If I don't, my blood sugar drops and I feel

21 Day Sugar Detox: Day 1

2010-10-05T09:12:00.000-07:00

One day down, 20 more to go! My first day on the 21 day sugar detox wasn't too bad. I did have a huge sugar craving in the evening, so I made myself some hot tea with coconut milk. Other than that, things were good. Last week I stocked up on approved foods like coconut milk, avocados, green tip bananas, spaghetti squash, healthy fats like coconut oil and butter, and plenty of grass fed beef,

Sweet & Spicy Kielbasa

2010-10-01T07:11:00.000-07:00

This recipe is simple and very easy to make. It is also my husbands favorite dish. I'm always happy to feed my picky eater (hubby) something he really enjoys! This recipe was adapted from my mother in laws recipe. I have made a few changes (switched out the brown sugar for a natural sugar, and added more mustard and onion). This taste wonderful served with brown rice, sweet potato fries or quinoa

Nourishing Chicken Nuggets

2010-09-30T10:46:00.000-07:00

Nourishing Chicken Nuggets Ingredients - 2 Cups Chicken (I used chicken cooked in the crock pot) 1-3 Chicken livers, sauteed 1/2 Onion 1/2 Cup Raw Cheddar Cheese 1 Tablespoon Mayonnaise 1 Egg 2 Teaspoons Garlic Powder 1 1/2 Cups Bread Crumbs ( I used Sprouted Grain Bread Crumbs) Salt & Pepper In a food processor, process onion until its finely chopped. Add chicken and chicken livers. Pulse a

21 Day Sugar Detox: Guest Post From Diane Of Balanced Bites

2010-09-29T06:48:00.000-07:00

Today we have a guest post from Diane of Balanced Bites! Diane is a San Fransisco based nutritionist who works with clients across the country and around the world. She is passionate to teach how REAL FOOD can help you lose weight, improve your health, and heal you from the inside out. Diane has put together a 21 day sugar detox program that I will be starting October 1st October 4th. Would you

The Answer Is......

2010-09-27T08:57:00.000-07:00

Baby Formula! A lot of you guessed this. Below are pictures of the ingredient labels of four different formula brands. You will notice that all of them list corn syrup in the first few ingredients. Scary, huh? This is an organic baby formula filled with organic junk...Almost all the baby formulas had soy protein or soy oil listed in the first five ingredients Notice that this formula has

Can you name this "healthy" non-food?

2010-09-25T17:17:00.000-07:00

Nonfat milk, corn syrup solids, lactose, soy oil, high oleic safflower oil, whey protein concentrate, medium chain triglycerides, coconut oil, less than 2% of: C Cohnll oil, M.Alpina oil, ptoassium citrate, calcium taurine, ferrous sulfate, choline bitartarate, choline chloride, ascorbyl palmitate, L-Carnitine, Potassium, Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Zinc Sulfate, Mixed Tocopherols,

Why do you eat the way you do?

2010-09-24T08:02:00.000-07:00

I have often been asked why I eat the way I do. For the most part, most of my friends and family know that I try to eat healthy. So I can understand why it can be confusing when they see a gallon size bucket of coconut oil in my kitchen, or the raw butter in my refrigerator. These foods are considered unhealthy to many people. So why do I eat them if I'm trying to be healthy? When this

Soaked Kamut Biscuits

2010-09-22T10:13:00.000-07:00

Kamut is considered an ancient grain. It is a variety of high-protein wheat that has never been hybridized. Kamut's kernels are two to three times the size of most wheat. Not only does this grain have a deliciously buttery-nutty flavor, but it also has a higher nutritional value than its modern day counterparts. It also contains a high mineral concentration especially in selenium, zinc, and

The Winner Is....

2010-09-20T07:02:00.000-07:00

Sharon #4!!! Congratulations Sharon. We will be emailing you with your free copy of the September issue of Divine Living. Lydia is offering a great deal for my readers today. If you order Septembers issue of Divine Living, you get Augusts for free! Contact Lydia here if you would like to take advantage of this great offer. Make sure to tell her that The Coconut Mama sent you so you can get

Sprouted Gluten Free Bread

2010-09-17T07:36:00.000-07:00

It is widely known that sprouted grain bread and traditional sourdough bread are the healthiest breads we can eat. Sprouted wheat bread is very nutritious and very easy to digest. Unfortunately, if your sensitive to gluten or have celiac, you may not be able to handle sprouted wheat bread (though there are testimony's of some who can tolerate it after healing their gut, including myself). If your

Round Abouts

2010-09-15T11:00:00.000-07:00

Thank you all for helping me come up with a name for these delicious cream filled cakes! Mikki from facebook came up with the name Round Abouts! Thanks Mikki! I'm assuming you would like the recipe? Here it is... Round AboutsYields 6 Servings Cake Ingredients -1 cup black beans 3 tablespoons cocoa powder 1 egg 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil or butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 cup raw

Guest Post & Giveaway!!!

2010-09-13T07:23:00.000-07:00

Today we have a guest post from Lydia, the author of Divine Health! Lydia is sharing her testimony of how real food healed her body of sinus infections, migraines, and helped her lose weight. Lydia is also giving away a free copy of her September edition of Divine Living! This ebook is filled with nourhishing recipes that are gluten free, primarily grain free and lower in carbohydrates. Lydia,

Need your help!

2010-09-10T09:36:00.000-07:00

Can you help me name this dessert? I'm having a hard time coming up for a name for these mini cream filled cakes. They are gluten free, grain free, and can be dairy free. The taste amazing frozen! Almost like a klondike sandwich, but healthier! Cake Ingredients: black beans or kidney beans eggs cocoa powder coconut oil raw honey vanilla Filling: fresh mascarpone made with raw milk (whipped

Recipe Link Love: Health Food Lover's Chili & Lime Prawns with Jalapeño and Mango Tomato Salsa

2010-09-09T09:09:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Recipe Link Love Week! I'm spending this entire week trying recipes from my fellow real food bloggers. These are recipes that I have been dieing to make, but haven't had the time to do so. I hope you all enjoy reading about these amazing bloggers and their recipes! Today I'm sharing a recipe from one of my favorite food blogs, Health Food Lover! Michelle has a variety of

Recipe Link Love: Matt Stone's White Truffle Fries

2010-09-07T20:52:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Recipe Link Love Week! I'm spending this entire week trying recipes from my fellow real food bloggers. These are recipes that I have been dieing to make, but haven't had the time to do so. I hope you all enjoy reading about these amazing bloggers and their recipes! Today I'm sharing Matt Stone's recipe for White Truffle Fries. You may know Matt from 180 degree health, but what

Recipe Link Love: RiddleLove's Raw Coconut Creme Pie

2010-09-07T08:03:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Recipe Link Love Week! I'm spending this entire week trying recipes from my fellow real food bloggers. These are recipes that I have been dieing to make, but haven't had the time to do so. I hope you all enjoy reading about these amazing bloggers and their recipes! A few weeks ago I came across a blog called RiddleLove. Katie, the author of Riddlelove, shared a recipe for a raw

Recipe Link Love: The Healthy Home Economist - Healthy Cold Cereal

2010-09-06T01:29:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Recipe Link Love Week! I'm spending this entire week trying recipes from my fellow real food bloggers. These are recipes that I have been dieing to make, but haven't had the time to do so. I hope you all enjoy reading about these amazing bloggers and their recipes! The first recipe I tried was healthy cold cereal by Sarah, The Healthy Home Economist. I was very intrigued by this

Black Bean Burgers

2010-09-02T22:25:00.000-07:00

Black Bean Burgers2 Cups Black Beans, Rinsed & Dried (You can also use refried black beans or fermented bean dip) 1/2 Onion, chopped 3 Garlic Cloves 1 Egg 3-4 Tbs Ground Flax 1 Tbs Cumin 1 Tbs Chili Powder 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper 1 Cup Brown Rice, Cooked 1 Cup Bread Crumbs, Gluten Free Or Sprouted Work Well 2 1/2 tsp Sea Salt, Or To Taste 1/2 Cup Corn, Cooked (Optional) 1/2 Cup Diced Bell Pepper (

Blog Updates - Next Weeks Blog Theme

2010-09-01T09:43:00.000-07:00

This past week has been very busy for our family. Hubby has been busy at work (which we're so thankful for) and we celebrated our daughters first birthday!She loved her cake! Want to know what we ate for dinner?Birthday Dinner-Mexican Pot Roast-Rice-Beans-Guacamole-Sour Cream -Salsa

FLOURLESS COCONUT CUPCAKES

2010-08-25T10:41:00.000-07:00

I've been working on this recipe for several weeks now. Converting recipes that call for white flour, white sugar, and vegetable oil, to healthier recipes using properly prepared whole grains, nuts, seeds, legumes, with traditional sweeteners, and healthy oils can be challenging, but it's truly worth the work! I decided to use garbanzo beans for this recipe because they made this cake very

CREAMY COCONUT OATMEAL

2010-08-20T10:24:00.000-07:00

Creamy Coconut Oatmeal1 cup rolled oats1 cup warm water2 tablespoons whey, yogurt, kefir, lemon juice, or vinegar1/2 teaspoon sea salt2-4 tablespoons palm sugar or raw honey1 cup whole coconut milkshredded coconut, toasted (optional)Mix warm water and whey (or other choices) with rolled oats. Cover bowl with towel and soak 8 hour - 24 hours.Drain soaked oats. Bring coconut milk and salt to boil.

SPROUTED AMARANTH TORTILLAS

2010-08-19T10:02:00.000-07:00

I had a few cups of amaranth sprouts in my cupboard so I thought I'd experiment with them a bit. I found this recipe on Bob's Red Mill site and thought I would give it a try. If you like the flavor of amaranth, this recipe is for you. If not, mix it with other flours! These tortillas have a VERY strong flavor. They are also very soft and spongy. I didn't like the texture of these tortillas for

Butter, Buttermilk, Buttermilk Pancakes, & Skim Milk Kefir

2010-08-18T08:50:00.000-07:00

Raw butter is my favorite! I was able to make some this weekend. I love how yellow this butter is compared to commercial butter. Afterward, I was left with a quart of buttermilk and two and a half quarts of skim milk. I didn't want to waste any of it, but there was no way I would drink skim milk...yuck! So I pulled out Nourishing Traditions and found Sally Fallon's recipe for pancakes. She

Feta Cheese

2010-08-16T14:22:00.001-07:00

I begged my husband to buy me a cheese making kit a few weeks ago. He was hesitant at first, but after thinking about it he decided it would be a cool hobby for me. So our kit came in the mail and my husband became more interested than I thought he ever would be. He completely took over my cheese making venture! He has made several cheeses now. I really love that he is so into making cheese!

Menu Plan Monday

2010-08-16T09:36:00.000-07:00

Here is a look at my menu for August 23rd - September 5th. I like to make my menu a week in advance so I know what I need to pick up from the market and order online. I will be posting many of these recipes soon! Meal Plan Menu: August 23 - September 5 Breakfast (Breakfast served with Beet Kvass, Coconut Water Kefir, or

SPROUTED TRIPLE CHOCOLATE CAKE - GLUTEN FREE

2010-08-13T09:14:00.000-07:00

Here's a new recipe that I've been working on. Sprouted Triple Chocolate Cake! This is a very yummy chocolate cake for those with gluten sensitivities. You can top this cake with frosting of choice, or leave it as is. I used coconut cream! This recipe can easily be altered to be dairy free. I used coconut milk and coconut oil in place of raw milk and butter. It turns out great either way!

ORANGE JULIUS

2010-08-10T08:01:00.001-07:00

Don't want to cook breakfast? Want a fast, healthy, breakfast shake, to start your day? Don't bother buying any of those highly processed whey powders. Make your shake with simple, REAL FOOD, ingredients you have in your home! They're easy to make and they taste delicious!The original Orange Julius had a secret ingredient that added incredible amounts of nutrients to the drink. Unfortunately,

GF PIZZA WITH FRESH MOZZARELLA CHEESE

2010-07-22T08:12:00.000-07:00

Lately, I have had many failed recipes. I've been trying to make a gluten free pizza crust made with sprouted quinoa flour. A few have been okay, but nothing I would want to make again. So yesterday, I decided to try a recipe that used almond meal. I was surprised how much I liked this pizza crust. It was also very easy to make. I also found a recipe for a quick, raw milk,

HOMEMADE COCONUT BUTTER

2010-07-14T16:01:00.000-07:00

It is no secret that I love coconuts. My all time favorite coconut product is coconut butter. I use it on a daily basis. Coconut baby loves her coconut butter too! We pay anywhere from $10-$15 for a 16 oz jar of this stuff. Not cheap! So I decided it was time to start making our own.Homemade Coconut ButterMakes 1 cup2 cups organic shredded coconutProcess shredded coconut in food processor or

QUINOA PANCAKES

2010-07-09T07:51:00.000-07:00

I was hoping to post another recipe using sprouted quinoa flour today. Unfortunately, it is too hot to be baking! I have a jar of beautiful quinoa sprouts in my refrigerator, waiting to be dehydrated, and ground into flour. Until then, I thought it would be fun to experiment and try some flourless recipes. I based this recipe off a basic pancake recipe. I used quionoa sprouts in place

GLUTEN FREE SPROUTED TORTILLAS

2010-07-07T13:27:00.000-07:00

I've spent the last few days trying out new recipes using my homemade sprouted quinoa flour. It has been a lot of fun! My first recipe to conquer was homemade tortillas. My first attempt failed. The tortillas fell apart. After doing some research I tried again. I decided to use a mix of sprouted quinoa flour, sprouted brown rice flour, and arrowroot powder. This combination works well, especially

SPROUTED QUINOA FLOUR

2010-07-02T10:57:00.000-07:00

"Quinoa is a staple food of the Incas and the Indians in Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia. During his pioneering investigations in the 1930's, Weston A. Price noted that the Indians of the Andes mountains valued gruel made of quinoa for nursing mothers. Quinoa contains 16 to 20 percent protein and is high in cystine, lysine, and methionine - amino acids that tend to be low in other grains. It contains

KOMBUCHA

2010-06-30T10:27:00.000-07:00

Making Kombucha"Kombucha is a great digestive tonic, it is a powerful aid to the body's natural cleansing process, it boosts the immune system, and a proven prophylactic against cancer and other degenerative diseases." - Nourishing TraditionsKombucha* 3 quarts filtered water* 1 cup organic sugar* 4 tea bags of organic black tea ( I use Oolong tea)* 1/2 cup kombucha from previous culture* 1

GOALS, GREEN JUICE, & GREEN NACHOS

2010-06-29T15:18:00.000-07:00

I've been posting way to many dessert recipes here lately. I don't think there is anything is wrong with desserts, as long as they are eaten sparingly. I don't feel to great when I eat sugars on a day to day basis. My skin breaks out and I feel sluggish. So today I decided I would start a 28 day break from sweets. I'm allowing myself to have stevia in my teeccino every morning and in my smoothies

BACON SALAD BOWLS

2010-06-23T11:43:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I was in the mood for a yummy salad. Its getting near the end of the month and my refrigerator is needing to be restocked. I had organic salad greens, nitrate free bacon, and feta cheese to work with. I decided to be creative and made salad bowls out of my bacon!I wrapped the bacon around greased 4 oz ramekin cups and fastened the ends with toothpicks.I baked them at 350* oven for 30

HEALTHY WHITE CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES

2010-06-22T09:33:00.000-07:00

White Chocolate -1/2 Cup Coconut Butter1/2 Teaspoon Coconut Oil1 Teaspoon Raw Honey or sweetener of choiceLemon Zest12 StrawberriesMelt coconut butter, coconut oil, and honey in a sauce pan on low heat. When its melted and smooth add lemon zest. Dip strawberries in coconut sauce and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Refrigerated 1 hour before serving.I have to admit, these don't look as

CHOCOLAT PEANUT BUTTER CUPS

2010-06-21T21:11:00.001-07:00

Mmmm, don't you just love peanut butter cups? Its been ages since I have enjoyed the delicious combination of peanut butter and chocolate. Today I had the pleasure of enjoying a healthier version of this not so health treat. I will not be making these often! I will only make them once or twice a year......really, I promise!Chocolate Peanut Butter CupsChocolate 3 Tbs organic cocoa powder2 Tbs

COCONUT OIL MAYONNAISE

2010-06-09T12:09:00.001-07:00

My oh my, how I love me some mayonnaise! I'm a BIG mayo person! I am however, not a fan of the ingredients in store bought mayonnaise. Especially the nasty oils, like canola and soy! I also don't like to use a lot of olive oil, because it too is pretty high in omega 6 fatty acid, which I'm trying to keep low in my diet. I decided to play around with some recipes to see if I could make a

FERMENTED BLACK BEAN DIP

2010-06-07T07:57:00.000-07:00

Do you have trouble eating beans? I know many people who do. Preparing beans properly makes a huge difference in how well they can be digested. I have a friend who can only eat beans if they are soaked prior to cooking. Soaking your beans is one great way to make beans digestible, fermenting them takes it up a notch! Fermenting will increase the nutrients, absorption of nutrients, and will

WHEY & CREAM CHEESE

2010-06-07T07:45:00.001-07:00

This is a simple method of making whey and cream cheese. This is the best cream cheese I have ever had! So soft and creamy! I use the whey to make lacto-fermented foods and beverages like sauerkraut, ginger carrots, and beet kvass.I use a fine mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth and place it over a large glass bowl. I pour yogurt over the cheesecloth. I cover the yogurt and let it sit

EAT SOME GREENS WITH YOUR BREAKFAST!

2010-06-03T08:31:00.000-07:00

One of my daily goals, is to make each meal I eat as nutritious as possible. I try to have a nice dose of health fat, green vegetables, and protein at every meal. I've been doing great with my lunch's and dinner's, but breakfast is hard for me. Green veggies just aren't too appealing to me in the morning.So this mornings mission was to make a breakfast with greens in it. This is what I came up

MEXICAN POT ROAST

2010-06-02T08:07:00.000-07:00

This dish taste great served with tortillas, sour cream, salsa, and guacamole. You can also use the meat to fill tacos and burritos! I enjoy it served over salad as well.Mexican Pot Roast-Use organic ingredients please!1 chuck roast (from grass fed cow)1 small onion2 tomatoes1/2 cup diced chili's2 tablespoons of taco seasoning (MSG Free)1/2 tablespoon real salt2 cups of beef or chicken bone

DECEPTIVELY DELICIOUS CHOCOLATE PUDDING

2010-05-30T09:11:00.000-07:00

Don't you just hate it when you eat good all day, just to ruin all your efforts when you give into your sugar craving? I do! And I always fell pretty crummy afterward. Well, this recipe has helped me so much when I need some delicious chocolate. And, I don't ever feel guilty after eating it!Deceptively Delicious Chocolate Pudding1 Avocado1 Banana3 Tablespoons of cocoa powder2-3 Tablespoons of

COCONUT BABY'S FAVORITE FOOD: BRAIN FOOD

2010-05-29T16:42:00.001-07:00

My Coconut baby loves her brain food! I made a double batch thinking I would have some for the next day. She enjoyed it so much! Before I knew it, it was all gone. She was quite sad it was all gone. She took the spoon from my hand and tried to feed herself more from the empty bowl. Next time, I will make a lot more for her! I call this "Brain Food" because its rich in saturated fats, which are

Meat Loaf

2010-05-27T09:43:00.000-07:00

Meat Loaf2 lbs. grass fed beef 1 small onion, chopped finely2 eggs1-1 1/2 Cups of sprouted grain bread crumbs or gluten free bread crumbs 2 T. Worcestershire sauce (organic, gluten free)seasoning salt, garlic powder and pepper1-2 Cups of cream of mushroom soupCombine all ingredients except Cream of Mushroom soup. Form into a loaf as you place it into a 13x9 pan. Cover completely with

Giveaway: Win a FREE E-Course on how to cook real food

2010-05-25T15:58:00.000-07:00

Cheeseslave is having a giveaway for a free e-course on how to cook real food! I would so love to take this course. Check out her blog to find out how you can enter to win!

A look inside my refrigerator...

2010-05-25T12:35:00.000-07:00

Top ShelfOrganic saladOrganic peachesOrganic pearsOrganic milkOrganic sour creamRaw organic fermented sauerkrautOrganic heavy creamFresh pastured eggsMiddle ShelfOrganic SaladOrganic ZucchiniMushroomsCOKE =(Bottom ShelfRaw milkCoconutsOrganic zucchiniOrganic spinachOrganic broccoli slaw (trader joes brand)Filtered waterI don't keep a perfectly stocked refrigerator, but I've come a long way. My

Grain Free Brownies

2010-05-24T16:03:00.001-07:00

I've been looking for a good recipe to use for my daughters first birthday. I wanted something gluten free and low in sugar. These are grain free, low in sugar, and they taste fantastic! I found this recipe at Naturally Knocked Up.Grain Free Brownies2 cups black beans (or 1 can of no salt added)3 lightly beaten eggs1/3 cup melted coconut oil (or melted butter)1/4 cup cocoa powder1/8 teaspoon

Banana Chips

2010-05-11T07:38:00.000-07:00

This is a great snack to have around when you have a sweet tooth or just want something healthy to snack on. If you use the coconut butter your chips wont be very crispy. My husband preferred them without the coconut butter because he likes them crunchy. IngredientsBananasFresh lemon JuiceRaw Honey (optional)Coconut butter (optional)Slice bananas and pour lemon juice over them. This helps

Homemade Sprouted Flour

2010-05-07T08:13:00.000-07:00

It feels so wonderful to make healthy, nourishing meals for my family. Sometimes I know I can do things better, like use fresh tomatoes instead of canned tomatoes for sauces. No matter what, I try to do my best. I love using sprouted grain bread over whole wheat bread. Its delicious and nutritious!Purchasing sprouted grain flour is expensive. For me, its not affordable. So I decided I would make

Homemade Cleaning Products

2010-05-07T07:57:00.000-07:00

When I first began to transition into green living, I was completely overwhelmed. I had no idea that the cleaning products I was using were horrible for my health. We live on a tight budget, so weren't able to buy a bunch of products. A lot of the green cleaning products are very expensive. Our only option was to make our own cleaning products. To be honest, its not very hard. Almost all the

For the love of coconuts!

2010-05-05T14:32:00.000-07:00

I received this book with my order of coconut cream, from Tropical Traditions. I use coconut as a moisturizer and for cooking, but i had no idea you could use it for some many other things. You can use it as a deodorant, as a toothpaste, and even as a sunscreen! I haven't finished reading this book, but so far its very informative.Would you brush your teeth with coconut oil? How about using it as