 I read somewhere that each home should have their own house dressing, just like restaurants … And, to me, that means homemade salad dressing! Since I have been on the GAPS diet for awhile with such phenomenal results, I have become very conscious of the ingredients in our foods. If it is not  Recently a friend asked me exactly how I soak my nuts and what I do to dehydrate the nuts after soaking. She had read about phytic acid and the importance of properly prepared grains and nuts but just didn’t know how to do it! So, I thought maybe some others would like a  Chocolate is always welcomed at my house! Chocolate covered bananas are a real treat! Healthy chocolate covered bananas – even better! I haven’t even mentioned yet that they are GAPS legal – just make sure the bananas are ripe and have spotted skins!!! Imagine how excited I was to find a chocolate recipe using  Dried beans are a nutrient dense food that is often overlooked! Per serving dried beans provide exceptionally high amounts of protein and fiber. In a book that is now out of print “Food Habits in Later Life Study”, it was found that for every 20g intake of legumes which included dry beans, the  I remember a Chicken Curry dish that John’s mother used to make. Unfortunately, that is one recipe I never got from her. But, I cannot smell curry without thinking of her dish – it was delicious! According to Wikipedia, chicken curry is a delicacy in South Asia, Southeast Asia and the Caribbean. The  Have you ever tried roasted vegetables? I am confidant that if you give them a try, they will be part of your regular meal plan – they are just that good! The flavor is intensified during the roasting process and they are just plain yummy! This is a great recipe to experiment with  Tiramisu – smooth, soft and sweet! Tiramisu – a taste of heaven on earth! Tiramisu – my favorite dessert! During our travels throughout Italy, tiramisu was always my dessert of choice! I enjoyed trying the local version of the popular dessert. And, I must say, few tasted like the frozen versions sold in  With the cold of winter upon us, there is nothing more comforting and filling than a hot bowl of soup! When I had the privilege of writing a guest post for my friend Lindsey at her blog, Homemade Mommy, I wanted to share a meal that is comforting, nutritious and economical. Mexican White  With our family size, I am always looking for economical meals. That is why I love recipes which include dried beans and, since lentils are a part of the legume family, they are a great addition to any menu. Lentils are a good source of protein, iron, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B1, as well  I have been adding coconut oil before each meal – I try to remember before each meal but often forget except at breakfast! I started taking coconut oil to increase my metabolism and help balance hormones. While it is not too bad when mixed with warm water, I have found a much better |
     
 
God has amazingly blessed me, Dina-Marie, with a wonderful husband and 10 beautiful children. Moving from our "secure" life in Alabama to the "exciting" life of starting a vineyard in west Texas has definitely been challenging. Besides frugality, farm life and simple living, I have learned the importance of diet, quality of food and traditional cooking. Through the GAPS diet, I am successfully reversing my rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis and food allergies. I hope to encourage you to make the most of where you are and what you have as I share my life with you. 
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