To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1 It’s strawberry time, and I have THE recipe to please with these seasonal gems. This recipe is sort of a mix between strawberry shortcake and tiramisu. I take pride in my tiramisu recipes because I do them the right way. Yes, the right...
A Spring Quiche
Let us know; let us press on to know the Lord; his going out is sure as the dawn; he will come to us as the showers, as the spring rains that water the earth. Hosea 6:3 It has been so beautiful here lately as we enjoy spring at its finest. While I’m trying to...
Mandarin Mango Julius
Do you remember growing up drinking Orange Julius? I don’t, actually. I just remember the store in the mall and that I was not a big fan because dairy made me a little sick. It’s probably a good thing, too, because I hear they made the drinks with a processed milk and egg powder or...
Soaked Oatmeal Custard
Back when I was first introduced to Sally Fallon’s Nourishing Traditions cookbook, I learned how easy it is to make real instant oatmeal the traditional way. The key to traditional oats is that you soak rolled oats overnight to help “pre-digest” them and break down the phytic acid that blocks mineral absorption and does all kinds...
Strawberry Mint Smoothie
It’s strawberry season! I would like to declare that my local farm produces the best, most succulent and sweet organic strawberries in the entire world. I’m pretty sure the strawberry recipes will keep coming, so hopefully you like strawberries. This smoothie is pretty dang simple, but I’m telling you the mint and lemon are essential...
Crispy Potato Cakes with Herb and Scallion Cream
These simple little potato cakes are seriously delicious and so easy to make. I recommend making a double batch (or triple) and keeping it in the fridge for a few days to fry up fresh because they’re going to disappear quickly. Crispy fried potatoes…what could be wrong? Crispy Potato Cakes with Herb and Scallion Cream...
Balsamic Fajitas
This post is featured on Real Food Forager’s Fat Tuesday Link Party and Kelly The Kitchen Kop’s Real Food Wednesdays. It’s been warming up here in Southern California (80 degrees the next few days!!!). Warm weather make us feel like bathing in the sun and eating tacos with fresh herbs and vegetables and juicy, flavored meat....
Best Links This Week
There is just too much amazing info on too many amazing websites out there! I’m here to help you find some of the best gems online at the moment from some of my favorite real food and natural living websites. Check it out: This amazingly adorable young blogger can pack some serious punch in her...
Complete Thanksgiving Menu Plan & Guide
Hey friends! Enjoy my yearly FREE menu plan and guide filled with recipes, a shopping list, and a make-ahead plan and hourly preparation guide for the special day. Everything will get on the table fresh and hot! Real Food Family does all the thinking for you! You just get to enjoy cooking and eating delicious...
Roasted Chicken- Cut, Sear, Roast to Perfection
Total Time: 60-80 minutes Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces (reserve giblets and backbone for homemade stock) frying fat, such as olive oil, coconut oil, beef tallow or organic lard salt and pepper dried herbs, such as Herbs de Provence or tarragon Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat fat or oil over medium heat...