How To Afford Organic
Organic products often cost more than “traditional” ones.* So how can a family do right for the environment and their bodies without going broke? Well, here’s how we Blankenships do it.
Food Revolution Thoughts
Joshua and I watched Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution the other night, and it is really impacting me. Paying attention to proper nutrition and changing my food habits has made such a huge difference in my health (I have been infection free for a year!). But I certainly wasn’t passionate about this until I became sick. So I want to ask: what does “living a healthy life” mean to you? And more specifically, what do you want to know about [your] health, food, nutrition, etc.?
Heirloom Seeds
When you plant heirloom seeds in your garden this year, you’re protecting America’s biodiversity and culinary heritage. Seventh Generation’s blog shares what heirloom varieties mean to us and where to find them.
Homemade Caesar Dressing!
Want to avoid soy and other ridiculous additives in grocery store condiments? YOU CAN. Make your own. The world is full of delicious recipes you want to try. So go for it!
CAESAR DRESSING
6 garlic cloves, mashed/minced
1 Tbsp. dijon mustard
1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
2 Tbsp. mayonnaise*
1/2 cup olive oil
Salt & pepper
Lemon juice
Minced anchovy, optional
Combine garlic, dijon, vinegar, and 2 pinches of salt in a blender. Add mayonnaise and blend. Slowly add olive oil. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and lemon.
*I haven’t tried to make my own mayonnaise yet, but that’s definitely happening soon.
Dr. Mercola on the Rise of Gluten-Intolerance
If you’ve noticed more people complaining of food allergies in recent years, it’s not just because of mass hypochondriasis. Naturopathic guru Dr. Mercola blames the Standard American Diet. As a person with a significant gluten-intolerance, I can definitely attest to the woes of thoughtlessly eating grain rich foods. It doesn’t just cause digestive trouble, it DESTROYS my immune system.
Post Shredded Wheat Sustainability
If I didn’t have a gluten-intolerance, I would be eating nothing but Shredded Wheat.
Natural Remedies for Allergies & Infections
Behold the healing powers of nature. I can tell you from personal experience that these remedies REALLY help.
Heirloom Beans
Do you know Rancho Gordo? You need to know Rancho Gordo. Bean aficionado Steve Sando is bringing the romance back to beans, and he’s doing it with style. ¡Cuanto le gusta!
