There is more to breathing than meets the eye. While it’s an unconscious function, and something we don’t “have” to think about, there is a lot of benefit to bringing focused attention to our breath. Soon after leaving our home in 2009 we were advised by psychologist Dr. Robert Crago to learn how to breathe….
Paleo Coffee Cake with Coffee Flour
Coffee flour is a newer flour on the market with rich opportunities for use in baking. Not only is coffee flour gluten-free, it’s full of fiber and has more iron per gram than fresh spinach. My family loves this simple Paleo Coffee Cake with Coffee Flour. I buy my coffee flour at Trader Joe’s, but…
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.)…
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…
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…
DIY Air Freshener Spray
Trying to steer clear of chemically-laden air fresheners? Try this simple DIY air freshener spray! You’ll need three simple ingredients: Filtered water Vodka Essential oil(s) You need only a tiny bit of vodka, so if keeping alcohol in the home is a problem, be sure to buy the smallest bottle. The vodka works as a…
