Many of us are considering a dietary change, one with fewer processed, “boxed” foods. Others are contemplating going gluten-free. Perhaps chronic illness is a motivating factor. Or a child with behavioral issues. Or merely a general desire to eat healthier. All sorts of doubts creep in when we make a decision to change. Doubts that…
First Month on the GAPS Diet
Kaitlyn was 12 years old when we started the GAPS (Gut and Psychology Syndrome) diet in August 2010. (See more in this previous post.) It was a rough start for Kaitlyn but eventually we saw significant progress as her digestive system slowly improved. She’s 17 now and continues to see the impact diet plays when…
How to Use a Knife
When we ventured into the world of real food my youngest children were under ten years of age. (See more about our food journey here.) They were too young to use a knife, or so it seemed to me. Yet they were eager to be involved in the cooking process. Our friend Andy, a butcher…
Gluten-free Biscuits
Brandon recently spotted some blanched almond flour in the fridge and created these biscuits! Gluten-Free Biscuits with Almond Meal Brandon Fabry BiscuitsCount on at least six biscuits when you make this simple grain-free biscuit! Save Recipe Print Recipe My Recipes My Lists My Calendar Ingredients2 cups blanched almond flourpinch of sea salt1/2 teaspoon baking…
My Real Food Story – By Kids For Kids
Colin is 14 years old and an avid consumer of real food. He was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 7 and is the 8th of our 9 children. My first impressions of this world must have been a sight for sore eyes when I breathed my first breath. It was late…
