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How to Make Kimchi

June 13, 2016 by Andrea Fabry 14 Comments

How to Make Kimchi

Kimchi is a Korean version of sauerkraut, full of flavor and immune-boosting properties. Kimchi typically contains red pepper and napa cabbage, but many variations exist. I love this adaptation featuring daikon radish and fish sauce. How to Make Kimchi This recipe is adapted from my go-to fermentation book, Real Food Fermentation. Feel free to modify… 

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Grain-free Pancakes

April 7, 2016 by Andrea Fabry 21 Comments

Grain-free Pancakes

These melt-in-your-mouth, fluffy pancakes not only taste delightful, they’re grain-free and gluten-free! Our teenage son Brandon has tried repeatedly to create pancakes with just the right texture. He found it with this combination of coconut flour, tapioca flour, and yogurt. (Almond flour never quite worked for him.) Tapioca flour is the purified starch of the… 

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Filed Under: Main Dishes, Recipes Tagged With: coconut, gluten-free, grain-free, paleo, pancakes, real, Real food, skillet, tapioca, yogurt

Egg-free, Grain-free Cookies

February 5, 2016 by Andrea Fabry 7 Comments

Egg-free, Grain-free Cookies

These egg-free, grain-free cookies are my go-to for any holiday treat. With a silicone mold or decorative frosting, you can celebrate Christmas, Valentine’s Day, or even birthdays!                                                     Egg-free, Grain-free… 

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Filed Under: Desserts, Foodie, Natural Living, Recipes Tagged With: almond, blanched, christmas, cookies, decorating, desserts, frosting, garbanzo, gluten-free, grain-free, healthy, healthy desserts, holiday, intolerances, Real food, sensitivities, silicone, sugar-free, sweetener, sweeteners, valentine's

10 Reasons NOT to Eat Healthier

December 27, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 2 Comments

10 Reasons NOT to Eat Healthier

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… 

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Filed Under: Foodie, Gut Health, Natural Health, Type 1 Diabetes Tagged With: diet, food, foods, GAPS, health, healthier, hippocrates, Organic, paleo, processed, Real food, sugar

Dairy-free, Sugar-free Frosting

December 12, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 7 Comments

Dairy-free, Sugar-free Frosting

This simple dairy-free, sugar-free frosting combines coconut, palm shortening, and your favorite natural sweetener! Dairy-Free, Sugar-free Frosting Recipe This is my go-to recipe for any birthday or holiday decorating. The recipe is simple if you have coconut manna or coconut cream on hand. You’ll also need a high-quality palm shortening. (I like Tropical Traditions Palm… 

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Grain-free Devil’s Food Cake

October 9, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 3 Comments

Grain-free Devil’s Food Cake

Looking for real food desserts your family will love? Try this Gluten-free Devil’s Food Cake for any birthday or holiday treat! Consider adding a whipped cream frosting or this Dairy-free, Sugar-free Frosting. Wondering which sweetener to choose? See 5 Sweetener Alternatives. Gluten-free Devil’s Food Cake   Related PostsAvocado Cacao Shortcake – By Kids For Kids57[mpprecipe-recipe:37]  Tags:… 

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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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