 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 homemade, I read the label. Ugh!- it ...  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 step by ...  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 coconut oil! If you missed ...  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 risk ratio of death ...  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 main ingredients are ...  What would you say the most frequently used flavoring in the kitchen would be? If you said vanilla extract, you are right! But, it is also one of the most expensive! Because of the labor required to grow vanilla beans, it is the second most expensive spice - second only to saffron. Did you know that you can ...  After being on GAPS for awhile, I became much more aware of the ingredients in the foods we ate - yes, I even began reading labels! One of the things that struck me (besides sugar being on every label I read!) were the oils used in prepared foods - they were down right bad for ...  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 different vegetable mixes - ...  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 the local grocery store. Again, ...  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 Bean Soup fit the ... |
     
 
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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