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Vanilla Bean Ghee

January 26, 2016 by Andrea Fabry 3 Comments

Vanilla Bean Ghee

If you enjoy ghee, you’ll love this enhanced version for any cake, cookie, or sweet treat recipe! Vanilla Bean Ghee Ghee, or clarified butter, is butter with the milk solids removed. It’s ideal for those who are lactose intolerant. With its high smoking point, ghee works great for cooking. Vanilla bean ghee is delicious when… 

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Nut Butter Cups

September 2, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 4 Comments

Nut Butter Cups

Enjoy this real food version of the popular Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups! Skip the refined sugar and artificial ingredients and enjoy this natural Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup alternative. I use almond butter for the filling, but for those who must avoid nuts, consider tahini (sesame seed butter) or sunflower butter. Andrea Fabry Nut Butter CupsThis… 

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Gluten-free Angel Food Cake

May 26, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 45 Comments

Gluten-free Angel Food Cake

This gluten-free angel food cake is the ideal dessert for a festive occasion. Light and fluffy, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser! 14-year-old Brandon enjoys making this grain-free version of the ever-popular angel food cake. Brandon Fabry Grain-free, Sugar-free Angel Food CakeThis recipe takes some patience but is well worth the effort! Save Recipe Print… 

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Three Ingredient Maple Coconut Butter Bites

May 3, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 11 Comments

Three Ingredient Maple Coconut Butter Bites

Looking for gluten-free, sugar-free healthy snack and dessert alternatives? Try these delicious Maple Coconut Butter Bites! You can tweak this recipe however you like. Try vanilla, citrus, or chocolate flavored varieties! Add extra sweetener if desired. (See 5 Sweetener Alternatives.) Andrea Fabry Maple Coconut Butter BitesThis low-carb snack is not only delicious, it also offers… 

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Mrs. Fields Gluten-free Cookie Alternative

April 28, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 7 Comments

Mrs. Fields Gluten-free Cookie Alternative

Looking for a healthier alternative to your favorite Mrs. Fields Chocolate Chip Cookie? Try 14-year-old Brandon’s version! Gluten-free Cookie Recipe Who doesn’t love the texture and taste of Mrs. Fields? This gluten-free version uses almond meal (almond flour), and a sweetener of your choice. Almond meal and almond flour are virtually the same product as… 

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Gluten-free Yellow Cake

February 16, 2015 by Brandon Fabry 2 Comments

Gluten-free Yellow Cake

Looking for kid-approved, family-friendly dessert recipes? Look no further than this gluten-free yellow cake created by 14-year-old Brandon! Brandon Fabry Grain-free, Sugar-free Yellow CakeI enjoy the taste and texture of this yellow cake – especially when I add my special chocolate frosting! Save Recipe Print Recipe My Recipes My Lists My Calendar IngredientsCake6 eggs3/4 cup… 

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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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3. Speak kindly to yourself.
4. The air we breathe matters.
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6. Relinquishment is a balm for the soul.
7. Symptoms will instruct if we listen.
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