Today we celebrated my second daughter’s first birthday. Wow- a year can pass so quickly! I learn so much from my children and this learning process begins with the unfolding of their birth. Charlotte was born in the peace and warmth of our home, in water and next to a soothing fire while the sun...
Real Food Weekly Thanksgiving / Holiday Special Issue Click here to download the Thanksgiving Week Special Edition of Real Food Weekly! This week’s menu is designed for the big day only. With all the festivities, I figured it’s easiest to just focus on your holiday menu, so you might want refer to previous...
Real Food Weekly Issue ~ November 12, 2011 Italian Classics I’m very excited about the menu this week. My wonderful husband is Italian, so I rarely get a special request for anything that isn’t Italian. These recipes have the potential to become favorites in your home. The Manicotti is a more extensive recipe, but...
**Real Food Family is looking for families to share their story on this video gallery! Sometimes I think I shouldn’t publicly get involved in the “vaccine debate”. What if our nation eventually mandates all vaccinations, without exemption, and my family becomes a targeted enemy of the state? My online postings will be documented proof that...
Issue ~ November 5, 2011 “Euro Trip” This week features delicious classic European flavors. With a few unique spices and preparations, you can create unique dishes that will surely please the family. What’s For Dinner Schnitzel with Parsleyed Potatoes and Braised Cabbage French Stuffed Fish with Mushroom Sauce Chicken and Vegetable Paprikash with Rice Liver...
Over the Hedge – Humans Live To Eat Get More: Over the Hedge – Humans Live To Eat This scene from “Over the Hedge” is amazing every time I see it. One of the most important issues in learning about and teaching “Real Food” is sustainability. For most of history, we ate to live…to survive....
Real Food Weekly Issue ~ October 29, 2011 “Things Are Getting Orange!” This week features orange ingredients as well as flavors that match the “orange” weather outside! Enjoy this week’s adorable festive cupcakes and some deliciously comforting recipes! What’s For Dinner Pot Roast with Sweet Potato Gratin Crust Sweet Potato and Pumpkin Shrimp Cakes with...
Not everyone cares about the “raw milk debate”. You asume that because you don’t drink it, it doesn’t affect you. Well, there always seems to be some exciting event surrounding this food- be it a raid featuring armed federal agents seizing the milk and covertly arresting a food coop manager, or a judge saying that...
Real Food Weekly Issue ~ October 21, 2011 “Asian Inspiration” Most people can’t deny some good Americanized Asian Food, with it’s salty MSG and fried delicacies covered in syrupy sauces. Well, obviously a typical Asian restaurant here in the States isn’t the healthiest option, but I’ve come up with some easy and delicious made-from-scratch Asian...
Our family typically eats every meal at home during the week, but I love to eat out. I love finding the PERFECT place to eat out. I live in beautiful Southern California, and there are many culinary treasures to be found within driving distance. Although we have our fair share of strip malls and chain...