Easy “Sun Dried” Tomatoes

Written by KT @ One Organic Mama, Contributing Writer If your garden is anything like mine - you are being inundated by tomatoes... of all varieties... let me explain.  Because we compost we always get lots of sprouts of various old seeds from the year before... this year because I was pregnant/just had a baby I wasn't so great at pulling them... Now my backyard is a total jungle of hundreds of tomatoes.   Each week I make 150+ of them into tomato sauce and freeze it.  The … [Read more...]

Easy Cauliflower Crust Pizza {for a Large 16 inch Pizza}

One thing I love is pizza, I mean who doesn't??? There's something nostalgic about it, you bite into a cheesy piece of deliciousness and your tastebuds erupt with excitement and fun memories.  We have pizza night on Friday nights, a lot, not always but I'd say at least 1-2 times per month. You can make pizza healthier, for one, done't get delivery, make your own. For the crust, you can use whole wheat (if it's sprouted, even better) use sourdough, use a gluten free flour or even a … [Read more...]

Jasmine London Fog Tea

Written by Contributing Writer, Kari @ Living Strong, Health & Wellness I like hot beverages. Coffee, hot chocolate, hot cider, tea...you name it. If you're a tea connoisseur, then you need to try this amazing recipe. Even if you don't usually like tea, this has such a sweet and delicate taste, you may actually like this. Adding milk to tea is a tradition practiced in many cultures, American culture not being one of the top ones. So, this isn't a common drink for many people, but it's … [Read more...]

Easy Veggie Breakfast Casserole

One thing I love is a healthy, tasty breakfast casserole.   I love them because the are really easy. I like to throw a bunch of things together with some eggs and seasonings and call it breakfast- which usually turns into something delicious, like this recipe.  5.0 from 1 reviews Easy Veggie Breakfast Casserole   Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 50 mins Total time 1 hour   Author: Rachel Recipe type: Breakfast Serves: 4-6+ What you need: 7-8 eggs 1 … [Read more...]

Crock-Pot Apple Crumble {Sugar & Gluten Free}

Fall is my favorite season! It's not quite yet Fall weather here in Tennessee but I know it's right around the corner.  I have been trying to avoid using the oven since ours is gas and it heats up the whole house, although the warmth has been feeling nicer as Fall is approaching.  Using the crockpot is a great way to avert the heat... PLUS, it's easy! Dump ingredients, turn on and walk away. Well, it's mostly that easy. Most recipes like chili or stew are that easy but … [Read more...]

Cranberry Maple Brussel Sprouts

Written by Contributing Writer Kelly @ Eyes On The Source Anyone else think brussel sprouts were disgusting when they were younger?  Oh, man!  Just the name, eeeew. :-)  But now I love, love, LOVE them! Have you tried them on the grill before?  YUM! My six-year old son walked into the kitchen holding his nose when I made them this time, ha!  Needless to say, hubby and I ate them all by ourself, but we didn't mind not sharing. ;-)   This month I have a 31 … [Read more...]

5 Tips For Blood Sugar Balance

Written by Kelly @ Eyes On The Source, Contributing Writer I have been doing a lot of research on blood sugar issues lately.  I have never been tested, but I am pretty sure I am borderline hypoglycemic.  My husband always says I treat eating like it's my full time job because I am always trying to plan ahead and not go too long without eating or I become what we call around here...HANGRY!  Hungry, angry, yup, you get the picture.  It's not a pretty sight. :-) I always have to pack snacks … [Read more...]

Make Your Own Warming Rooibos Chai Tea Blend

Photo Credit Written by Kim, Contributing Writer Chai has become quite a popular drink and I imagine that most of the readers here are quite familiar with it. In case you aren't, however, chai is a traditional Indian beverage- essentially a spiced tea with lots of milk. The basic ingredients are black tea, a variety of spices, sweetener and lots of milk, of course. Our family tries to avoid caffeine, so we enjoy a variety of herbal teas plus naturally caffeine-free teas like rooibos and … [Read more...]

Sweet Potato Quinoa Stuffing (plus 2 more Recipes)

Written by Kelly, Contributing Writer The older I get, the faster the holidays come around each year!  My boys are eagerly counting down the days until their Grandma and Papa arrive here in Florida for Thanksgiving.  It is so sweet to see the wonder of the holidays through the eyes of our children. They, of course, are also looking forward to all the treats of the season while I am trying to sneak in healthy substitutions! Here are a few healthy side dishes for the family table this … [Read more...]

Create Your Own Health Arsenal: Build A Strong Immune System & Treat Symptoms Naturally

Written by Kari, Contributing Writer This is a transitional time of year for almost everybody out there. School has started up again, summer is almost over and the cooler months are on the way. All of this means that we are going to have to pay more attention to keeping our immune systems strong so those ever present germs and bugs don’t have a chance to wreak havoc inside our bodies! Even healthy families and houses can experience the sniffles, coughing and that ‘yucky’ feeling, but do we … [Read more...]