Being on a special diet or healing protocol pretty much means any kind of fried potato chips (other than homemade) are out the window. (Especially on the GAPS diet protocol – no potatoes are allowed at all.) This is not really a bad thing. I’ve been reading lately about the levels of acrylamide in commercial … Read more
Hello there! You want to know something funny? One of my favorite snacks has always been sour gummy straws. You know, those sticky, mouth-puckering, strawberry-flavored straws coated in citric acid? The really healthy ones? Oh, er. . . maybe they’re not so healthy. But that’s why this is such a fun tutorial. Because – in … Read more
So, pumpkin seeds have been our thing as of late. I haven’t wanted to try giving the kids almonds. I actually did give them a bite of homemade almond bread during the early part of the GAPS Intro Diet, but wasn’t brave enough to give it twice. But pumpkin seeds, I could do. So I … Read more
This recipe – more like a technique, really – has really been a lifesaver these past few months! It is one of the simplest dishes I know how to make, and for those who like making the most of the food they purchase, this dish is a winner – the only parts left are the … Read more
It’s been 5 months since we began the GAPS Diet. I still can’t decide if that is – no, wait. Yes, it does feel like a long time. It feels like an eternity! But be that as it may, it’s time for a little GAPS update. We made it! Well, we made it to the … Read more
Writer’s block. I had always heard of it, and yet never really personally experienced it. Writing is my love! My outlet, my passion. And when I can’t sit down and write, I kind of don’t know what to do with myself. So that’s been my story these past six weeks or so. . . writer’s … Read more
Here’s a quick recipe for you. This is a slice of birthday cake I made a while back, for my son who at the time couldn’t eat any dairy, eggs, or nuts. Since we’re on the GAPS diet for gut healing, it’s also grain-free and refined sugar-free. I based it off of the recipe in … Read more
Hello there! Now, I have a question for you: have you ever met anyone who didn’t enjoy a good salsa? When I was a little girl growing up in west Texas, my father and my grandfather really spoiled me when it came to addicting, mouth-watering HOT salsa. Now that we’re in Arizona, we’re still deep in salsa-loving culture … Read more
A funny thing happens when you become a parent. Among other quirks that develop, you suddenly start referring to your children’s age in months. “My child? She’s 24 months.” Never mind that two years ago you would have called that “two years old”. That’s how I’m staring to feel about these GAPS updates. Week 15 … Read more
Yesterday I wrote about an easy way to make acorn squash. Well, next time you make some, make double, and use the rest to make this acorn squash custard! I made this for my 7 year old’s birthday, and we all loved it. This simple and delicious custard is gluten free, paleo, GAPS legal, as … Read more