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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
*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...
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...
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...
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
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*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...
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 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...
Happy news! We have conceived our third child and he or she is due sometime in February. Our family is growing so quickly...what a blessing. 🙂 In preparation for this baby, I’ve come up with a couple recipes that I’ll be using to prepare myself and our little one for...
Access 100% grass-fed beef by ordering today! Click here for details. How to make the PERFECT hamburger! It all starts with the best burger. Choose the best burger you can find. Quality matters! Choose a ratio of 80/20 meat to fat if possible. That will make it...
*This post does not contain any affiliate links. I am simply recommending what works for us.* At the recommendation of a friend of mine, I started exploring the YouTube channel called Darci Isabella. This YouTuber has inspired me to fall headfirst into spring cleaning...
Busy, Busy, Busy! This is the life of a mom: packed with both profound joy and plenty of things to do. Trying new things is always fun--if you’ve got the time and energy for them, of course 🙂 . Even as I write this blog, my goofy 1 yr old is crawling all over my lap...
Hi friends! You're already getting busier now that spring is here, but imagine when school is out and your summer schedule begins! Lots more time outside and less time in the kitchen. But it's not all work. There's plenty of fun to look forward to -- like having...
Have you ever felt aches and pains after shoveling the sidewalk? How about burning in your joints after a long walk or jog? Those feelings are a sign that you're stretching yourself and growing muscles that take you to the next level. But if you aren't careful, your...
Sarah Pope, of The Healthy Home Economist blog is a great resource for learning more on traditional foods and healthy diets. The video below is referenced from her blog on using turkey gibblets. Read the post for sure! Also, if you happen to have more...
Don't you just love meat that can be cut with a fork? We do! The most common problem with grass-fed beef is that it is overcooked and becomes tough -- the lower fat content can dry the meat out if it's not prepared the right way. Well, we have good news for you! This...
Ever tried to shopping for chemical free sausage or bacon at the grocery store? It's rare to find! With a little time in the kitchen and a source of ground pork from pastured hogs, you can create your own batch of perfectly seasoned pork patties to fry up for...
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