The #1 thing we can all do for ourselves (and our families) is to focus on good nutrition. This is probably the most impactful thing we can do for our physical selves and can even give us that “mommy glow-up” we are craving.
How Much Protein Do Your Kids Need?
I’ll be the first to admit that I never count macros, especially for my children. As a rule of thumb that seems to work well in my home, I serve a protein (usually animal-based) at every meal and give it to the children before I give them any carbohydrate foods, to...
2 Favorite Instant Pot Recipes for Grass-Fed Beef
Have you ever found yourself with a bunch of grass-fed beef in the freezer but not sure what to make for dinner? Same here! The following two recipes are some of my favorites when it comes to making grass-fed beef in an instant pot. Check out the links to these blogs...
Why paying more for grass-fed meats is worthwhile
Grass-fed meats, being a more concentrated source of nutrients and cleaner than conventional meat, is worth the price increase. Really, it is as simple as “you get what you pay for.” A cheaper cut of meat might give you fat and protein, but you’ll probably be getting...
Jim’s Quick Raw Kefir Eggnog
Supper is late and I need something to eat fast. I grew up having eggnog at Christmas time and New Year’s Eve, but the idea of a quickly made raw milk kefir raw eggnog is enticing! Ingredients (serves 3 people): 2 cups whole raw milk kefir 3 egg yolks from pastured...
Why A Large Supply Of Meat Is A Good Investment
In uncertain times, taking measures to assure your family has enough food and nutrients is a smart move. In addition, this makes less work for your farmer than smaller meat orders that don’t last you...
Do You Have A Dairy Allergy, Intolerance, or Sensitivity?
One of the most common foods to react to is dairy. But not all reactions are the same. Having symptoms after eating dairy of any kind can be frustrating, and even make you feel like life won't be the same ever again! But thankfully, understanding the differences...
How To Brine The Perfect Ham Without Nasty Chemicals
Imagine sitting down to a holiday dinner where you serve an amazing fresh ham that you brined yourself using just a few simple ingredients. No MSG, processed sugar, or questionable nitrates! Think of the opportunity you have to share the story of this pork coming from...
7 Day Meal Plan Using Real Farm Foods
Some families thrive with meal planning and others do not. Our family is in between the two extremes on the meal planning spectrum...we do very well with planning dinners, but no other meals. This is because I purposely make large batches of food at every dinner so...
Why Your Kids Should Eat Grass-fed Beef Liver
Though liver is known by some as “nature’s weekly multivitamin,” it is often neglected from the family table because of its strong taste and unique texture. To be honest, I do not like beef liver. I have tried eating it many different ways and nothing seems to make it...
How Much Milk Should I Drink Each Day?
According to the Weston A. Price Foundation, pregnant and nursing women should consume at least 1 quart of milk each day. As it’s recommended that adults consume around 1,000 mg of calcium a day (though that amount varies depending on who you ask), and one cup of milk...
🌞 Raw Milk Ice Cream Recipe 🍦🍦⠀
A simple and healthy way to satisfy to treat your family on these hot summer days! We love making ice cream this way because it is so full of nutrients, uses only a few ingredients, and can be less sweet to make it more friendly to your blood sugar. ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Use a 1-quart...
Baby Edward’s Birth Story
At 1:30 in the morning of June 28th, I woke up and realized I was feeling a cramp in my back. It took me a bit of time for my sleepy mind to decipher what I was feeling. I knew this was the start of labor. I went back to sleep only to wake up to a full-blown...
Cure Tooth Decay With Raw Milk
A review of Cure Tooth Decay: Heal & Prevent Cavities With Nutrition by Ramiel Nagel According to Ramiel Nagel’s book Cure Tooth Decay: Heal & Prevent Cavities With Nutrition, raw milk “will substantially contribute to your health and well-being, and to your...
Chocolate Cherry/Cranberry Sourdough Bread
During my time of recovering from my plant-based diet and discovering the Weston A. Price Foundation, I came across Donna Schwenk’s website, Cultured Food Life. I have watched her videos over the past 5 years and have learned so much about fermenting food: milk kefir,...
Benefits and Uses of Grass-fed Butter
Butter...one of the most luxurious fats to eat! Especially if it is grass-fed, which provides you with a beautiful yellow hue, along with plentiful omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins A, D, E, K, and of course, a creamy, satisfying flavor and texture. In my opinion, butter...
Can I Drink Raw Milk During Pregnancy?
Considering raw milk while pregnant? Read this insight from a mother in the trenches and see for yourself.
How To Choose The Best Eggs For Your Family
Not sure what eggs to choose for your family? This post shares four common categories of eggs. Learn the difference and which can help your family the most.
Why Bone-In Makes the Most Flavorful Chicken Meat
I recently met a new friend who needed help butchering her chickens. It was her first time raising her own meat birds, and it was my first time butchering animals for food…needless to say, it was a great learning experience for both of us. As a result, my family took...
Supplementing That Supports A Real Food Diet
I am just preaching to the choir when I say that 2020 has been an exceptionally challenging year, but it isn’t true that 2020 has been only bad. For me, in many ways, 2020 has been highly valuable. Two health-related examples of this include finding a talented...
Should You Drink Whole Milk or Skim Milk?
Though things were sometimes confusing for me as a child, I consider myself fortunate to have grown up in two households instead of one. I learned to form my own opinions early as each of my parents have different political views and lifestyles, so I got to see...
How I Remedy Insomnia
For about 5-6 years, insomnia has been a big part of my life. Sleep troubles started in college and continued into my marriage, slowly getting worse and worse over time. I’ve tried just about every supplement under the sun to induce deep, lasting, nourishing sleep,...
World’s Best Pie Recipe Ever!
A few weeks ago, the approaching Fall inspired me to make cinnamon apple pie. Though I don't like pie very much and I’ve never made it before, I thought it would be a great skill to have! So, I went to one of my favorite recipe sources and of course I came across an...
8 Things To Teach Your Kids About Food
Many children are now in school, whether that be at home or with their peers and teachers in a school building. But, we all know that children are always learning...from their teachers, parents, peers, and whatever they focus their attention on. One of the best (and...
5 Quick Spring Food Ideas For Busy Families
Hello, friends! This time of year can get very busy--especially with the recent chaos that has affected almost every single person, family, and business. But as our lives (and our mindsets!) return to a normal, less anxious, more rational state, we are free to think...
Building Immunity During Trying Times
A special guest is joining me for today’s post. I am excited to introduce my sweet husband, Dr. Daniel Stanislowski, who’s PhD specialty is biochemistry and molecular biology. The first section will be from me, and the second, from him: In these recent weeks, it has...
3 Tips for Shopping Local Farms
Yesterday, we had two farmers come to our door to deliver food. I said to my husband, “this must be a sign we are doing things right!” Whether that is true or not, I know that supporting local businesses is a win-win for everyone. As we support local businesses, we...
How to Make Spicy Winter Kimchi
This time of year, I’m always looking forward to curling up with a heavy blanket, a sauna, or hot soup. But, one of the best ways I warm up is by enjoying my homemade spicy kimchi with some fried eggs. Delicious! Of course, kimchi is perfect with more than just fried...
9 Ways To Stay Healthy This Winter
*This post does not contain any affiliate links.* Among the many festivities of Christmas and the New Year, there are many things that confirm winter is here in North Dakota; the freezing cold weather, the snow on the ground, ice on the roads, and countless...
The Fail-Proof Way to Prepare Your Pastured Thanksgiving Turkey
*There are no affiliate links in this post.* Have you ever taken on the challenge of preparing a Thanksgiving Turkey? With travel-worn friends and relatives gathered together to break bread, it’s no doubt that cooking the main dish for Thanksgiving dinner can...
3 Top Reasons To Avoid Soy Products (And Animals Fed Soy)
Soy is everywhere. It appears in almost any processed food product, in baby formula, as a main dish and a condiment, and even in animal products from animals fed soy (second-hand soy? No thanks!). Some even consider soy a superfood--but is it really that good for you?...
Celebrating 15 Years At Bartlett Farms!
You probably wouldn't believe us if we told you our "plans" when we started back in 2004. No farming in our background, no knowledge of animals, no business experience, no house, no electricity, and no water. Just bare land and a dad and mom with four energetic young...
Caged Vs. Pastured Eggs: Is There Really A Difference?
Eggs are great for breakfast and at any time in between. They're wonderful fried, hard-boiled, baked, scrambled…you name it! You can even find raw egg yolks in authentic ice creams, mayonnaise, and hollandaise sauce. I often add a few raw pastured egg yolks to milk...
The Top 3 Differences Between Yogurt and Kefir
As a teenager and college student, I spent much of my time battling digestive issues. Constipation, bloating, intense gas pains, unending cravings leading to weight gain, and even a trip to the ER because my intestines shut down (called "ileus"). These annoying and...
One Simple Change That Makes A Big Impact On Your Diet
When we began working on mom’s autoimmune condition we started by clearing out our cupboards of trigger foods like gluten, sugar, and corn, soy (and of course, processed dairy), which are known for causing inflammation and a gut that isn’t able to heal. To replace...
Batch Cooking: An Easy Way to Save Time And Eat Healthier
Last October, my fiancee Nicole and I completed the Whole30 challenge to see what foods we were sensitive to and reprogram our cravings. During the 30 days, the biggest challenge for me was creating recipes that were compliant with the rules of the diet, without...
Birth of Baby #3…surprise gender!
*This post does not contain any affiliate links.* “How can there be too many children? That is like saying there are too many flowers.” Only hours after delivering our first baby, Jane, I remember talking with my husband about how exciting it would be to have another....
How To Cook An Amazing Easter Ham With Zero Nitrates
Based on Shannon Hayes recipe for fresh ham in The Grassfed Gourmet Cookbook (pg 156), Serves 8, perfect to showcase your skills, budget-friendly, minimum preparation 1. Source a nitrate-free fresh ham from your local farmer. (need one? Click here) The recipe is for...
How To Brine A Superb Pastured Ham
This recipe was completed by Jim Bartlett and approved by the entire Bartlett Farms team! Get your own pastured ham: https://app.barn2door.com/e/QAEEk/all?sellerSubCategories=16135,16136
Do Cows Have Emotions?
Happy March! Earlier this week I met Dr. Temple Grandin, a low-stress and humane livestock handling expert that is known around the world for making animals lives better. You may already know who she is! Temple has suffered from autism since her childhood, and because...
4 Ways I Energize My New Year’s Goals (and a Recipe)
*This post contains affiliate links. At no extra cost to you, a small percentage of any purchase you make from clicking on this page benefits Bartlett Farms. I do not recommend anything that I do not stand behind 100%.* Still feeling inspired with the new year? I hope...
Starting 2019 with Real Food (and a Meatball Recipe)
*This post contains affiliate links. At no extra cost to you, a small percentage of any purchase you make from clicking on this page benefits Bartlett Farms. I do not recommend anything that I do not stand behind 100%.* With every end comes a beginning… The...
The Recipe for Beautiful Skin
In high school, I was that sweaty, greasy, insecure girl who wouldn’t let people too close to her face out of fear they’d be grossed out. I didn’t even like it when my mom or dad kissed me on my face. I tried all different types of makeup, cleansers, acne treatments...
The Perfect Milk Kefir
Milk kefir. Not many things can match its impressive list of benefits, easy recipe, or flexibility of use. To my family, it has been both an extraordinary healing tool and a common staple in our kitchen. Thanks to a good friend for introducing it to us, we will...
What’s the perfect diet?
*This post contains no affiliate links.* This is a question I contemplate often. Paleo? The Weston A. Price diet? The GAPS diet? Low-carb? Zero-carb? Well, at least I know one thing: the perfect diet is NOT veganism/plant-based diets, no matter if it’s a ketogenic,...
Are You Taking Care of Yourself?
*This post does NOT contain any affiliate links.* It’s well-known that you can’t pour from an empty cup. These days, we are all so busy---working, studying, caring for our families, and the last thing on our to-do list is: take care of ourselves. In a high-demand...
The 2018 Bismarck Baby Expo Recap
Hey friends, Last weekend we had an amazing time at the Bismarck Baby Expo! Hundreds of young families learning to raise their families in a way that makes them healthy and robust. As a farm, we represent the real food movement helping people suffering from food...
Lynn’s Easy Pastured Pork Roast Recipe
"What's for supper, mom?" That was the million dollar question in our house growing up. It drove mom crazy when we asked and she hadn't planned anything. Then we'd end up taking some processed macaroni or canned soup or something from a box and making it up quick. And...
Why The Only Normal Milk is Raw Milk
Hi friend! I often feel a burden to share more information with people like you who are getting introduced to raw milk and cultured dairy products. For the longest time, I've been reading books, articles, websites, watching videos and talking to experts about raw milk...
The Amazing Qualities of Raw Milk
Only a couple years ago, my anxieties about life were at an all-time high. I just graduated from college, married my best friend in October, immediately got pregnant, and there I was...33 weeks pregnant with my first child. It all happened in what seemed to be a flash...