Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Chocolate-dipped Kiwi Popsicle Recipe

I originally found this recipe here: Chocolate Kiwi Popsicles. I modified it slightly.

2 kiwifruits, peeled and sliced
1 cup baker's chocolate or other high-cacao content unsweetened chocolate bar, broken in pieces
1/2 cup coconut oil
popsicle sticks or popsicle mold handles

In an oven-safe glass bowl, melt chocolate with coconut oil in a 350F oven or toaster oven for about 10 minutes. Stir until completely mixed. Cool to room temperature.

Stick each slice of kiwifruit on popsicle stick.

Dip into cooled chocolate. Place on a wax-paper lined tray. Freeze for 1-2 hours.

This can also be done with large strawberries, chunks of banana or other fruits!

Cinnamon Butter Bites Freezer Candy Recipe

I originally found this recipe here: Cinnamon Butter Bites. A modified it slightly.

1 pound pasture butter, softened
1 tablespoon local honey
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Add butter, cinnamon, honey, and vanilla extract to your food processor. Process for a couple of minutes, mixing ingredients until it looks like whipped frosting. Stop food processor and scrape down the sides of bowl, as necessary.
Line a baking sheet that will fit into your freezer with parchment paper. Place bite-size spoonfuls of butter mixture onto parchment paper-lined tray.

Freeze for an hour or two until hard, then remove from parchment paper and store in a covered container in your freezer.

These will literally melt in your mouth!

Bacon and Butternut Squash Soup recipe

I originally saw this recipe here: Bacon Butternut Squash Soup. I modified it slightly.

1 butternut squash, peeled and cut into large chunks
2 cups carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks (or use baby carrots)
1½ tablespoons coconut oil, melted
1/2 pound raw bacon or bacon ends, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 small apple, chopped
2 cups homemade bone broth
1 cup raw milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon nutmeg

(Bacon is not pictured.)

Preheat your oven to 350F.
Toss squash and carrots with coconut oil.

Arrange in a large glass baking dish and roast, uncovered, for 35 minutes or until tender.
In a cast iron dutch oven over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp.

Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside.

Add the onion and apple to the dutch oven and sauté in bacon fat over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes.

Add the roasted butternut squash, carrots, stock, milk and spices to dutch oven and bring to a boil, stirring often.

Remove from heat.
Working in several small batches, blend soup in food processor until smooth.

Return to dutch oven, bring to a simmer until warmed through.

Serve soup in large bowls, mixing in bacon. You can freeze up to 2 months.

Saturday, October 13, 2012

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cake Recipe

4 cups almond flour
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 Tablespoon cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3 pastured eggs
3/4 cup raw milk
1-15 oz. can organic pureed pumpkin
1 cup pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla

coconut oil, butter or lard
pecan halves, optional
creme fraiche or raw whipped cream, optional

Preheat oven to 350F. Grease 9x13 glass baking dish with coconut oil.
In a large bowl, mix dry ingredients (first 6 ingredients.) set aside. In another bowl, mix wet ingredients (next 5 ingredients) until well blended. Pour into dry ingredients. Mix well. Pour batter into greased baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes.
If adding pecan halves, place them on top of cake after about 15 minutes cooking time, so they will not burn. Continue baking for remainder of time, until toothpick or knife comes out clean.

Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Top with creme fraiche or whipped cream, if desired.

Makes 12.

Sunday, September 23, 2012

Exercises & Daily Meals - September 23, 2012

Exercises: 20 counter push-ups; walking; weeding; vacuuming

Daily Meals:
Breakfast - Lemon/Honey/Betaine/Bio - C/Cinnamon/astragalus/filtered water; 1 Trader Joe's Uncrystallized Candied Ginger; Dr. Bronner's Fair Trade Organic Whole Virgin Coconut Oil; So Delicious Cultured Vanilla Coconut milk; cinnamon/raisin almond bread - 20.5g
Snack - filtered water - 0g
Lunch - bacon; Refrigerator Pickled Salad; filtered water - 1g
Snack - sun tea - 0g
Dinner - broiled salmon; tomato; herbed goat cheese; raw milk - 23g
Snack - butter; filtered water - 0g

Estimated Carbohydrate Total:
44.5g

Saturday, September 22, 2012

Exercises & Daily Meals - September 22, 2012

Exercises: 20 counter push-ups; walking

Daily Meals:
Breakfast - 1 Trader Joe's Uncrystallized Candied Ginger; Dr. Bronner's Fair Trade Organic Whole Virgin Coconut Oil; So Delicious Cultured Vanilla Coconut milk; banana/blueberry/maca powder/raw cream/raw milk - 45g
Snack - filtered water - 0g
Lunch - Rudi's Multigrain Hot Dog Rolls; Applegate Great Organic Grass Fed Beef Hot Dog; filtered water - 23g
Snack - sun tea - 0g
Dinner - spicy chicken thigh; small organic tomato; raw creme fraiche; herbed brie cheese; cinnamon raisin almond bread; raw milk - 23g
Snack - raw cream; filtered water - 0g

Estimated Carbohydrate Total:
91g

Friday, September 21, 2012

Exercises & Daily Meals - September 21, 2012

Exercises: 20 counter push-ups; walking

Daily Meals:
Breakfast - 1 Trader Joe's Uncrystallized Candied Ginger; Dr. Bronner's Fair Trade Organic Whole Virgin Coconut Oil; So Delicious Cultured Vanilla Coconut milk; butter; bacon; fried eggs - 8g
Snack - filtered water - 0g
Lunch - filtered water - 0g
Snack - sun tea - 0g
Dinner - spicy chicken thighs; raw milk - 18g
Snack - raw cream; filtered water - 0g

Estimated Carbohydrate Total:
26g Fantastic!

Good Food Articles - September 21, 2012

Recalls -

Kasel Associated Industries Recalls Boots & Barkley American Beef Bully sticks Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk

Illinois Firm Recalls Bratwurst Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen

Articles -

Cholesterol Myth or Fact

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Exercises & Daily Meals - September 18-19-20, 2012

9/18/12
Exercises: 20 counter push-ups; walking

Daily Meals:
Breakfast - Lemon/Honey/Betaine/Bio - C/Cinnamon/astragalus/filtered water; 1 Trader Joe's Uncrystallized Candied Ginger; Dr. Bronner's Fair Trade Organic Whole Virgin Coconut Oil; So Delicious Cultured Vanilla Coconut milk; pork rinds- 16.5g
Snack - raw pine nuts; filtered water - 0g
Lunch - 2 pork chops; filtered water - 0g
Snack - sun tea - 0g
Dinner - 1/4 rotisseried chicken; 1/2 nectarine; raw milk - 23g
Snack - butter; filtered water - 0g

Estimated Carbohydrate Total:
39.5g Very good!

9/19/12
Exercises: 20 counter push-ups

Daily Meals:
Breakfast - Lemon/Honey/Betaine/Bio - C/Cinnamon/astragalus/filtered water; 1 Trader Joe's Uncrystallized Candied Ginger; Dr. Bronner's Fair Trade Organic Whole Virgin Coconut Oil; So Delicious Cultured Vanilla Coconut milk; butter; bacon; pork chop - 16.5g
Snack - filtered water - 0g
Lunch - organic blueberry/banana/cacao nibs/maca powder/raw milk smoothie; filtered water - 37g
Snack - sun tea - 0g
Dinner - scrambled eggs; bacon; pork chop; raw milk - 18g
Snack - butter; filtered water - 0g

Estimated Carbohydrate Total:
71.5g

9/20/12
Exercises: 20 counter push-ups

Daily Meals:
Breakfast - Lemon/Honey/Betaine/Bio - C/Cinnamon/astragalus/filtered water; 1 Trader Joe's Uncrystallized Candied Ginger; Dr. Bronner's Fair Trade Organic Whole Virgin Coconut Oil; So Delicious Cultured Vanilla Coconut milk; organic blueberry/banana/cacao nibs/maca powder/raw milk smoothie - 53.5g
Snack - filtered water - 0g
Lunch - raw pine nuts; filtered water - 0g
Snack - butter; filtered water - 0g
Dinner - beef steak; half raw tomato; raw creme fraiche; raw milk - 21g
Snack - raw cream; filtered water - 0g

Estimated Carbohydrate Total:
74.5g

Good Food Articles - September 20, 2012

Recalls -

United Salad Co. Initiates Voluntary Recall of Products That Contains Mangoes

Kroger Stores in Fifteen States Ask Customers to Check for Recalled Fresh Selections Spinach Items

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Imported
Canadian Raw Boneless Beef Trim Products

Articles -

The US is Prescription Happy - video

Real Food - Is it too much to ask? - video

10 Magical Things To Make With Apple Cider Vinegar

Why Butter is Better

Action Item #3: Make the Healthiest Choices Across the Spectrum

The Importance of Vitamin D in Serious Illness

High Tea – American Style

Monday, September 17, 2012

Exercises & Daily Meals - September 17, 2012

Exercises: 20 counter push-ups; walking

Daily Meals:
Breakfast - Lemon/Honey/Betaine/Bio - C/Cinnamon/astragalus/filtered water; 1 Trader Joe's Uncrystallized Candied Ginger; Dr. Bronner's Fair Trade Organic Whole Virgin Coconut Oil; So Delicious Cultured Vanilla Coconut milk; 4 small almond flour biscuits - 18.5g
Snack - filtered water - 0g
Lunch - Spicy Grilled Cheese Avocado; filtered water - 4g
Snack - sun tea - 0g
Dinner - 1/4 rotisseried chicken; 1/2 pear; raw milk - 25g
Snack - raw cream; filtered water - 0g

Estimated Carbohydrate Total:
47.5g Pretty good!

Good Food Articles - September 17, 2012

Recalls -
E. coli Prompts Beef Recall In Canada

XL Foods Ground Beef Recall for E. coli 0157:H7 Expands to U.S.

Possible salmonella contamination causes pet food recall

ad more here: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/09/12/4813175/possible-salmonella-contamination.html#storylink=cpy

Peterson Company Recalls Ricotta Salata Frescolina Brand Cheese for Possible Health Risk in 2 states

Articles -

Hostas As An Edible and Recipe

The Benefits of Olives

Ginger: Not Just For Food

Ancient Egyptian scrolls document natural herbs and holistic medicine that saved lives and cured disease

Spicy Grilled Cheese Avocado Recipe

I found this recipe on Facebook by Just Livin The Green.

1 avocado

1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce

1 tablespoon lime juice
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper

Slice the avocado in half and remove the stone. Prick all over with a fork, or cut criss-cross patterns with a knife. This allows the sauce to penetrate the flesh.

Pour the sauce over each half, then top with lime juice and salt and pepper.

In the cavity where the stone has been, put a fourth of the cheese on each avocado half. Place under the broiler for 2 minutes.

Top with remaining cheese and broil for another 2 minutes until completely melted and avocado warmed through.

(The only thing I would change is they type of cheese. The Parmesan does not melt well enough. I would sub with Cheddar or Mozzarella next time.)

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Exercises & Daily Meals - September 16, 2012

Exercises: 20 counter push-ups; walking

Daily Meals:
Breakfast - Lemon/Honey/Betaine/Bio - C/Cinnamon/astragalus/filtered water; 1 Trader Joe's Uncrystallized Candied Ginger; Dr. Bronner's Fair Trade Organic Whole Virgin Coconut Oil; So Delicious Cultured Vanilla Coconut milk; banana - 39.5g
Snack - filtered water - 0g
Lunch - 4 small almond flour biscuits ; Trader Joe's Crunchy Almond Butter; raw butter; filtered water - 4g
Snack - sun tea - 0g
Dinner - beef short ribs; 1/2 nectarine; raw cream; 2 small almond flour biscuits; raw milk - 26g
Snack - raw cream; filtered water - 0g

Estimated Carbohydrate Total:
69.5g

Almond Flour Biscuits Recipe

I found the original recipe here: Almond Flour Biscuit

2 cups organic almond flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 Tablespoons organic butter
2 organic pastured eggs
2 Tablespoons local organic raw honey
1 teaspoon organic vanilla extract

Preheat oven at 350°F.
Mix flour, baking soda and butter by hand until you have a crumbly consistency. Add eggs, honey and vanilla and mix thoroughly.
Spoon batter onto parchment-covered baking sheet. (You can also pat them into biscuit shapes or roll out the dough and use cookie cutters.)

Bake for 7 minutes or until golden. Eat them plain or top with favorite nut butter or butter!

Enjoy!

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Exercises & Daily Meals - September 15, 2012

Exercises: 20 counter push-ups; walking

Daily Meals:
Breakfast - Lemon/Honey/Betaine/Bio - C/Cinnamon/astragalus/filtered water; 1 Trader Joe's Uncrystallized Candied Ginger; Dr. Bronner's Fair Trade Organic Whole Virgin Coconut Oil; So Delicious Cultured Vanilla Coconut milk; scrambled eggs - 16.5g
Snack - filtered water - 0g
Lunch - 2 Ryvita Light Rye Crispbread; Trader Joe's Crunchy Almond Butter; Smuckers Simply Fruit Seedless Blackberry jelly; sun tea- 41g
Snack - filtered water - 0g
Dinner - Baked eggs with spinach, tomatoes & garlic; raw Cheddar cheese; 1/2 Asian pear; raw milk - 31g

Snack - raw cream; filtered water - 0g

Estimated Carbohydrate Total:
88.5g

I made this taco seasoning today: Homemade Taco Seasoning

Friday, September 14, 2012

Exercises & Daily Meals - September 13-14, 2012

9/13/12
Exercises: 20 counter push-ups; walking

Daily Meals:
Breakfast - Lemon/Honey/Betaine/Bio - C/Cinnamon/astragalus/filtered water; 1 Trader Joe's Uncrystallized Candied Ginger; Dr. Bronner's Fair Trade Organic Whole Virgin Coconut Oil; So Delicious Cultured Vanilla Coconut milk; banana - 43.5g Snack - raw pine nuts; filtered water - 0g
Lunch - Applegate Organics Genoa Salami; Rumiano Habanero Jack cheese; Musco Pearls Specialties Pitted Kalamata olives; filtered water - 0g
Snack - filtered water - 0g
Dinner - pork ribs; kiwifruit; raw milk - 23g
Snack - filtered water - 0g

Estimated Carbohydrate Total:
66.5g

9/14/12
Exercises: 20 counter push-ups; walking

Daily Meals:
Breakfast - Lemon/Honey/Betaine/Bio - C/Cinnamon/astragalus/filtered water; 1 Trader Joe's Uncrystallized Candied Ginger; Dr. Bronner's Fair Trade Organic Whole Virgin Coconut Oil; So Delicious Cultured Vanilla Coconut milk; Applegate Organics Genoa Salami; Rumiano Habanero Jack cheese; Musco Pearls Specialties Pitted Kalamata olives - 16.5g Snack - raw pine nuts; filtered water - 2g
Lunch - fried eggs; bacon; filtered water - 0g
Snack - filtered water - 0g
Dinner - rice tortilla enchiladas with ground beef/tomatoes; raw milk - 54g
Snack - sun tea - 0g

Estimated Carbohydrate Total:
72.5g