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Quinoa Salad

January 13, 2017 by Andrea Fabry 4 Comments

Quinoa Salad

Quinoa is a grain-like seed, one of the few vegetarian foods that contains a complete protein (all of the essential amino acids). It lends itself well to a quinoa salad! When sprouted or fermented, quinoa is often tolerated well by those who follow a grain-free or gluten-free protocol. (I buy Thrive Market’s organic sprouted quinoa.)… 

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Filed Under: Foodie, Main Dishes, Side Dishes Tagged With: cookbook, GAPS, paleo, quinoa, quinoa salad, Real food

Gluten-free, Grain-free Sourdough Bread

December 6, 2016 by Andrea Fabry 37 Comments

Gluten-free, Grain-free Sourdough Bread

Who doesn’t love the smell and taste of fresh bread straight from the oven? Enjoy this gluten-free, grain-free sourdough bread! This recipe uses a combination of quinoa and chickpea (garbanzo) flour. Kombucha is used to ferment the quinoa flour and create a sourdough starter. (See this recipe for brewing your own kombucha.) Once the quinoa… 

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Filed Under: Breads, Fermented Foods, Foodie, Main Dishes, Natural Living, Recipes, Side Dishes, Snacks Tagged With: bread, chickpea, flour, GAPS, gluten-free, gluten-free bread, grain-free, kombucha, paleo, quinoa, quinoa flour, real, Real food, sourdough, starter

Cultured Cranberry-Orange Chutney

November 22, 2016 by Andrea Fabry 6 Comments

Cultured Cranberry-Orange Chutney

This simple cultured cranberry-orange chutney is an excellent way to add a fermented boost to your holiday or family gathering! Cultured Cranberry-Orange Chutney Ingredients: 3 c. frozen or fresh cranberries 1-2 fresh oranges, peeled and de-seeded 1-2 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. salt 2-4 tbsp. whole cane or other unrefined sugar (honey is also an option… 

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Coconut Flour Biscuits

August 13, 2016 by Andrea Fabry 51 Comments

Coconut Flour Biscuits

These grain-free, gluten-free coconut flour biscuits go nicely with any meal. This recipe makes 4 large or 6 small biscuits. Feel free to double or even triple the recipe! Coconut Flour Biscuits Ingredients 1/3 cup coconut flour (higher altitudes may require more) 4 tablespoons melted butter or ghee (coconut oil may be substituted) 4 organic… 

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Filed Under: Foodie, Main Dishes, Recipes, Side Dishes, Snacks Tagged With: biscuits, coconut, coconut flour, GAPS, gluten-free, grain-free, paleo, Real food, snickerdoodle

Simple Paleo Cookies

August 9, 2016 by Andrea Fabry 1 Comment

Simple Paleo Cookies

These simple Paleo cookies offer a delicious alternative to highly processed cookies. With this combination of grain-free flours, your family will be asking for more! You’ll need blanched almond flour to achieve the chewy texture. My favorite blanched almond flour is found at Anthony’s Goods. Recipe for Simple Paleo Cookies Ingredients 1 cup blanched almond… 

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Filed Under: Desserts, Foodie, Recipes Tagged With: blanched, blanched almond flour, coconut, coconut flour, cookie, GAPS, GAPS friendly, grain-free, paleo, processed, Real food, sweetener, sweeteners

Paleo Almond Flour Biscuits

July 12, 2016 by Andrea Fabry 3 Comments

Paleo Almond Flour Biscuits

Blanched almond flour is the key to the success of these Paleo almond flour biscuits. Light and fluffy, these grain-free biscuits are sure to be a hit at your house! Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups blanched almond flour (ground almonds with skins removed) 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 3 tablespoons melted butter or ghee 1 tablespoon raw… 

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MEET ANDREA

I am a certified Building Biology Advocate, a former journalist, mother of nine, and avid CrossFitter who likes to think outside the box. After our family's health crisis in 2008, I learned to ask questions about what's in our food, our water, and our air. I hope to empower you as you seek to live safely in a complex world. Thankfully, small steps lead to big changes. Let's travel this road together, one step at a time.

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2. Time is often the best medicine.
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5. It's better to know than not know.
6. Relinquishment is a balm for the soul.
7. Symptoms will instruct if we listen.
8. Sometimes you're the expert.
9. Allow hindsight to move you forward.
10. The next step is enough.

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