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Why I Replaced My Immersion Blender

August 15, 2016 by Andrea Fabry 9 Comments

Why I Replaced My Immersion Blender

When I read that chlorinated paraffins were released in some brands of immersion blenders, I began the search for a safer option. While I’m happy with my new one, I’m determined to rely on it less, while exploring ways to prepare food the old-fashioned way! Why I Replaced My Immersion Blender The Difference Between a… 

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Filed Under: Foodie, House, Natural Living Tagged With: blender, China, chlorinated, chlorinated paraffins, cuisinart, food, immersion blender, nordica, paraffins, philips, stainless, transformer

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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Filed Under: Foodie, Recipes, Side Dishes, Snacks Tagged With: almond, biscuits, blanched, blanched almond flour, GAPS friendly, paleo, pastured, Real food, sweetener

Paleo Lemon Blueberry Muffins

July 7, 2016 by Andrea Fabry Leave a Comment

Paleo Lemon Blueberry Muffins

Your family will love these Paleo lemon blueberry muffins for breakfast or an afternoon snack! Combine almond flour, butter, and blueberries for a delicious grain-free treat! Paleo Lemon Blueberry Muffins You’ll need 2 1/2 cups of your favorite flour alternative. I use a combination of almond flour, blanched almond flour, tiger nut flour, and flax… 

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Filed Under: Desserts, Foodie, Snacks Tagged With: almond, almond flour, Blueberries, butter, coconut, GAPS, garbanzo flour, grain-free, ingredients, lemon, muffins, paleo

How to Choose Safe Cookware

June 17, 2016 by Andrea Fabry 4 Comments

How to Choose Safe Cookware

Safe cookware is foundational to a healthy kitchen. But how do I know which types are truly safe? How to Choose Safe Cookware From Teflon to stainless steel to cast iron—the choices can be confusing. Here is a brief overview of the three basic categories of cookware. Reactive Cookware This type of cookware is the… 

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Filed Under: Foodie, House, Natural Health, Natural Living Tagged With: aluminum, block, Cast iron, ceramic, cooking, cookware, enameled, food, himalayan, himalayan salt block, safe, salt, stainless, steel, Teflon, thermolon

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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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