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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
*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...
*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...
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?...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
*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....
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...
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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...
*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...
*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...
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...
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...
*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,...
*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...
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...
"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...
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...
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...
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...
I must admit: raising my family naturally has been very fun. I love reading about health, preparing traditional foods, and experimenting with new health-related projects. One of my favorite things to do and learn about is fermenting food, especially kombucha, milk...
*There are no affiliate links in this post. I mention certain items and sources because these are what worked best for our family.* Last night, my sweet baby girl woke up upset. Like so many times before, we picked her up, held her, and tried to identify why she was...
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...
*this post does not contain any affiliate links* I met the love of my life at the University of North Dakota in January 2014. It was during the first week of my internship at the medical school that I first shook the hand of the man I’d later marry. It only took a...
Nutrient density is a phrase used to categorize the quality of food. A food that is not nutrient dense is something you’d typically find in the center aisles of a grocery store, such as a bag of Cheetos, Sour Patch Kids, or boxed cake mix. This “food” may taste good,...
*This post does not contain affiliate links.* Brain fog. Fatigue. Forgetfulness. Feeling unmotivated. How many people, especially mothers, experience these symptoms? I know I have, particularly since becoming a mom. “Prego-brain” that extended far past pregnancy...
The Holidays! Such a loving, busy, and delicious time of year--crisp weather accompanied by cinnamon-spiced apple cider and juicy dry-rubbed roast turkey to follow. Of course, finishing a holiday meal with a slice of homemade pie and a scoop of rich vanilla ice cream...
*Please discuss any of these remedies with your doctor before trying them. This post contains no affiliate links.* Winter has finally arrived here in Grand Forks. The snow is sticking, there’s ice on the roads, and North Dakota’s signature icy wind gusts are making...
*I must first make it known that I have a low pain tolerance. Please remember this as you read my story!* After two bouts of prodromal labor in the weeks leading up to my “due date,” I was ready for our baby boy to make his debut. Well, that “due date” came and went,...
This post contains no affiliate links. All programs/products/businesses shown are what works best for me and my family. September 16, 2017 My second baby’s due date is tomorrow and he hasn’t yet made his arrival (phew!). So, like many growing families, we have been...
Bartlett Farms started with a decision to improve our quality of family life. Now 13 years later, the blessings of working and growing together are spilling over into the lives of people like you. It's about more than food. It's a return to real life, real food, and...
This post contains no affiliate links. All programs/products/businesses shown are what works best for me and my family. Surprise! I suddenly felt nauseous, and...oops, up came my dinner. That was the first hint that my baby boy, due on September 17, was growing in my...
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...
Register here to attend for free Come and see the farm up close as talk about the problems with conventional agriculture and processed food, and show how diversified holistic farms provide the solutions needed to create healthy food for your table. Jim Bartlett and...
Like so many women, I’ve struggled with body image for a large part of my life. In high school, I participated in women’s lacrosse, track, and two soccer seasons a year! I was in exceptional shape, yet I still looked in the mirror and felt disappointed. I went to...
Your well-deserved vacation is fast approaching! Maybe it's a road trip to relatives, or Disney Land, or a trek to a far away place to enjoy time together. But what about deliveries? How do you keep your share and not worry about milk that's scheduled for delivery? In...
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