This chocolate milk is truly healthy for you, unlike the sugar-laden kind you would buy at the store. It's something you can really feel good about giving your kids...and yourself too ;) Mixing in the cocoa powder is a breeze with a stick blender (a.k.a. immersion blender). You can double, triple, or quadruple this recipe … [Read more...]
Southwest Chicken & Chili Roll-ups *
These chicken chili roll-ups are very rich and satisfying. The degree of spicy-ness depends on the chili's used. Making sure to rinse the chili's well, scrape out all seeds, and cut out all membranes will remove most of the heat. Anaheim chili's are my favorite chili to use for these chicken roll-ups, they are a very mild … [Read more...]
Lacto-fermented “Pickled” Green Beans *
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These lacto-fermented "pickled" green beans make a tasty snack or finger-food. Kids, and adults, love them! They are a nutritious snack packed with probiotics for health and enzymes that enhance digestion. Lacto-fermented, or cultured, vegetables and condiments are a great way to get plenty of beneficial “good” bacteria … [Read more...]
Whey: What It Is and How to Get It
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Whey, also called milk plasma, is the watery part of milk remaining after the separation of the casein. The liquid is a by product of cheese making and contains lactose, vitamins, protein and minerals along with some traces of fat. Some Good Uses for Whey Whey is a good addition to shakes and smoothies to give a protein … [Read more...]
Easy Beef Jerky *
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Beef jerky makes a great snack and is a good source of protein. The only problem is just about all of the jerky you'll find in stores are made with nasty ingredients and low quality meat. This beef jerky is a cinch to make at home with a jerky gun and a food dehydrator....both of which are fairly in-expensive and are a … [Read more...]
