Think you don’t like a particular veggie? Want to know my secret for getting just about anyone to drool over it? Put some bacon on it. This simple commandment has my kiddos loving their spinach, asparagus, and — yes — brussels sprouts. And no, before you lambast me about bacon, I’m talking about the good kind. The kind from hogs raised on pasture, rich in the healthy monounsaturated fats your body needs. With this recipe for Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Bacon, you’ll be sure to enjoy these fantastically cute veggies. (As my three year old would say, “They’re baby cabbages.” She also calls broccoli “baby trees.”)
Archives for September 2013
GIVEAWAY: 4 Pack of Primal Pit Paste Natural Deodorant ($40 value)
In light of the many health risks associated with commercial deodorant use, many health conscious people have simply forgone deodorant (like me). Many others, like my husband, can’t imagine a life without deodorant and are always seeking natural alternatives that actually work as well as their commercial counterparts. Sadly, what he finds are solutions that either don’t hold up to lots of physical activity, or solutions that discolor or stain his clothes. That is, until he tried Primal Pit Paste. That’s why I’m excited to announce this week’s giveaway of a 4 pack of Primal Pit Paste Natural Deodorant!
Fight Back Friday September 13th
Welcome to another Fight Back Friday! Today we are bringing together another collection of recipes, tips, anecdotes, and testimonies from members of the Real Food Revolution.
Who are they? Why, they’re the Food Renegades. You know who you are — lovers of SOLE (Sustainable, Organic, Local, and Ethical) food, traditional food, primal food, REAL food, the list goes on. I believe that by joining together, our influence can grow, and we can change the way America (and the industrialized world) eats!
So, let’s have some fun.
DECODING LABELS: Oh Boy Oberto Natural Beef Jerky
Everybody loves beef jerky. It’s a handy, portable, high-protein snack that’s compact and worry-free. You don’t have to worry about it spoiling, even if you’re out in the heat. You don’t have to worry about it spilling or leaking inside your purse or gym bag. You just grab it and go. Most people prefer to avoid the MSG-laden brands of beef jerky, instead opting for more “natural” varieties. That’s where this week’s Oh Boy Oberto Natural Beef Jerky comes into play.
Marguerite’s Zucchini Casserole
Marguerite lived in the red farmhouse next door the entire time I was growing up. She and her husband Bob were well into their 70s by the time I was born, and yet every year they grew summer squash, pumpkins, green beans, and corn on their 5 acre property, which they sold from a garage under their house that they converted into a farm stand. This recipe is from Marguerite, and is my favorite way to eat the abundance of zucchini available each summer. This dish is delicious to bring to potlucks, or to serve as a side for any dinner.
GIVEAWAY: Vitamix Blender — $360 Value
This month, I’m giving away a Vitamix Blender to one of you. I am so grateful for you, my readers! You hang with me through thick and thin as we buck conventional nutritional wisdom and cleave to eating according to our ancestral, traditional food ways. Without you, I wouldn’t be where I am today. So,…
Homemade Slow-Cooker Tomato Sauce
Nothing makes or breaks a dish made with tomato sauce more than, well, the tomato sauce. It needs to be slightly sweet, but have a robust, savory tomato flavor; and boy do I have a recipe for you!
New E-book: Simply Salads by Season
Tired of picking up bottles of salad dressing with ingredients labels that read like chemistry texts? Saddened by how even so-called organic dressings still contain unhealthy refined oils like canola and soy? Want to know how to take advantage of all the in-season, local, beautiful fruits and vegetables available from your local farmers? Or, perhaps…
New End of Summer E-book Bundle (30 books for $39)
Good news! This week I’m offering a fantastic deal on 30 fabulous e-books from many of your favorite bloggers. You’ll save more than 90% off retail, paying less than $1.50 per book! Organized exlusively by Village Green Network bloggers, we’re calling it the End of Summer E-Book Bundle. Many of these titles are new releases,…
WINNER: Excalibur Dehydrator — $250 Value
Want to know if you won last month’s giveaway for an Excalibur Dehydrator? I announce the winner in this post.