rebeca  Sunday, February 17, 2013

OK, so I’ve given you a list of 6 healthier alternatives to white sugar and I have to say that raw honey and maple syrup are my favorites. We use both on a regular basis and I love that they are both available from Indiana farms. As a bonus to supporting local businesses, we also [...]

rebeca  Sunday, February 17, 2013

OK, I know there is an over abundance of sugar in the typical American diet. But, did you know that not all sweeteners are created equally? I won’t go into detail about why refined (white) and artificial sweeteners are bad for you, but I will give you a few sweeteners you can feel good about. [...]

rebeca  Monday, October 22, 2012

Editors Note: Indianapolis recently held a gluten free expo which I was not able to attend. Fortunately for us, my friend Pam Newlin was able to go in my place. She has guided me through my quest to heal my family through diet and I knew she’d be the best choice for this post. Pam [...]

rebeca  Thursday, September 6, 2012

I am a pretty frugal person, so it’s not often that I come across a money saving tip I haven’t heard before. But recently I’ve been buying a lot more fresh produce and I’ve been looking everywhere for ideas to save money. Then I came across this post from Keeper of the Home and I [...]

rebeca  Thursday, March 22, 2012

I’ve told you why we’re doing an allergen elimination diet, but taking one on can be a little intimidating. First you have to decide how many and which foods you’re going to eliminate, then you have to find suitable (nutritious) replacements. For some, it might mean learning to cook (and shop) all over again. But, the good [...]

rebeca  Thursday, March 22, 2012

I’m always on the lookout for healthy ways to give my kids special treats and this one is perfect. I picked up the popsicle molds on Amazon and used an orange/pineapple juice blend we already had in the refrigerator. Then I threw some strawberries and bananas in the blender for a yummy puree. With summer [...]

rebeca  Saturday, December 10, 2011

Growing up, we almost always had apple butter in the house. We primarily enjoyed it on hash browns or potato pancakes (if you haven’t tried that, you simply must!) I also loved spreading it on Ritz crackers and (don’t tell) eating it straight out of the jar by the spoonful. I think my mum bought [...]

rebeca  Friday, December 2, 2011

I know pumpkin is top dog this time of year, but apples are one of my favorite flavors of fall. My family goes to The Apple Works orchard in Trafalgar, Ind. several times a year to pick up apples. They start coming in around Labor Day and can last till about March (just in time [...]

rebeca  Monday, October 10, 2011

I read this article on flax seed and couldn’t believe what a super food it is. Not only is it low in calories and high in protein, it’s also a great source of fiber, vitamins B-1, B-2 and C. These seeds also contain iron, zinc, and trace amounts of potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin E [...]

rebeca  Sunday, October 9, 2011

Do you ever find something in your pantry or refrigerator and wonder if it’s still good? I mean, the sell by date isn’t the same as the use by date…so how are we supposed to know? Now you can head to StillTasty.com to find out the shelf life of a particular product. So next time [...]