This curried split pea soup is delicious for lunch or dinner, and is extra tasty with some shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream on top. In our house not everyone loves a lot of "curry" flavor, so I keep it pretty light... but feel free to double or triple the curry powder as required for your tastes. The soup is pretty … [Read more...]
Do I Need Salt? Life or Death?
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Wow, what a question? It would appear that we do after all it is in most foods, right? I mean fast food is packed full of salt (sodium) and the FDA looks over us so it must be ok, right? Let me say yes, we need salt to live, it is the basis of the electrolytes with in our body. But, all salt is not created … [Read more...]
Do You Need Iodized Salt?
Salt has been a part of American life just like baseball and apple pie. I remember my Mom buying Morton salt. That neat blue paper wrapped container with the drawing of the cute little girl standing in the rain with her umbrella while pouring salt on the ground. Neat. We were all told that we needed iodized salt to avoid … [Read more...]
Healthy Foods Gone Bad – Part 3
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In this 3 part series we will discuss some "healthy" foods that turn "bad" when processed. Stay tuned to find out what they are, and how you can enjoy them in their natural "healthy" state...they way God intended. Every Thing That is White is Not Milk In this, part 3 of the Healthy Foods Gone Bad series, we will take a … [Read more...]
Healthy Foods Gone Bad – Part 2
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In this 3 part series we will discuss some "healthy" foods that turn "bad" when processed. Stay tuned to find out what they are, and how you can enjoy them in their natural "healthy" state...they way God intended. Not All Nuts Are Created Equal In this, part 2 of the Healthy Foods Gone Bad series, we will take a look at … [Read more...]
Healthy Foods Gone Bad – Part 1
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In this 3 part series we will discuss some "healthy" foods that turn "bad" when processed. Stay tuned to find out what they are, and how you can enjoy them in their natural "healthy" state...they way God intended. Baby Carrots: The Truth Behind the "Healthy" Snack Today we will take a closer look at baby carrots. You know … [Read more...]
Lacto-fermented “Deli-Style” Pickle Spears *
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We love pickles in our family, and these ones are our definite favorites.... Deli-Style, delicious, "good for you", yumminess :) My kids would eat half the jar in one sitting, if I let them ;) 3 to 4 pickling cucumbers, depending on size 2 cups filtered water 1 1/2 Tablespoons unrefined sea salt (Pink Himalayan or … [Read more...]
Homemade Chili-Powder Blend *
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Homemade seasonings are easy to make, taste fresher than store-bought, and are typically much healthier due to the fact that they won’t contain harmful chemicals/additives in the form of anti-caking agents and so on. This chili powder blend can be used anywhere chili powder is called for. From soups and stews, to meat … [Read more...]
Homemade Seasoning Salt *
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Fresh, homemade spices are tastier and healthier than their store-bought counter parts (which typically contain additives in the form of anti-caking agents). It's so easy to make your own seasoning blends at home, and usually for a fraction of the cost. This homemade seasoning salt blend tastes similar (but even better) … [Read more...]
Lemon-Pepper Seasoning Blend *
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Making your own homemade seasoning blends couldn't be easier. They're better tasting than those bottles that have been sitting on the store shelve for who knows how long, and not to mention healthier due to the fact that they won't contain harmful chemicals/additives in the form of anti-caking agents and so on. This … [Read more...]
