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We purchased our home thrilled with everything about it -- except the busy road on which it is situated. Instead of bemoaning our problem, we've been thinking of ways to turn the lemon of traffic into lemonade. ;) This is the story of how our family's entrepreneurial spirit is blooming.

A Family Entrepreneurial Spirit

How One Chiropractic Visit Changed Our Newborn’s Life (KYF126)

How One Chiropractic Visit Changed Our Newborn’s Life (KYF126)

This 'green' smoothie is absent of all leafy greens (which shouldn't be eaten frequently in their raw form). It's a blend of granny smith apple for a bit of sweetness, celery, a carrot, some parsley, ginger, and coconut water -- the perfect pick-me-up as the afternoon slump hits! Or a great way to start your day!

“Green” Smoothie

My family are huge fans of my homemade salsa, bean dip, and pesto -- which are all lacto-fermented. As I put together this round-up of 50 amazingly healthy and colorful fermented salsas, dips, and spreads, my eyes were opened to all the ways I can add even more beneficial bacteria into our foods... and probably without anyone noticing. ;)

50 Fermented Salsas, Dips, and Spreads

DIY Herbal Coffee Substitutes | Coffee lover but shouldn't be drinking it? Meet Jessica. She's a coffee lover, too, and she had to give it up for her healing journey. But she really missed the taste and experience of coffee. So... she developed her own easy, tasty, allergy-friendly, and healing herbal coffee blend recipes. Even for coffee shop drinks in your own home! | KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/125

DIY Herbal Coffee Substitutes (KYF125)

With food-allergies and a wide variety of diets to accommodate, my family set out to experiment with alternatives to the usual campfire fare. Here are our favorite tasty (and healthy!) alternatives, plus ways to spice-it-up, dip-it-up, and turn it into a special treat.

Delicious Real Food Alternatives to Roasting Marshmallows

Raw green plantains contain resistant starch, a healthy prebiotic that sets the stage for a healthy colon. However, they're usually not palatable. Undeterred, I wanted to create a green plantain treat, something really good as well as being really healthy. And here it is... green plantain crackers that my family loves!

Green Plantain Crackers {& all about resistant starch}

In less than 30 minutes, you can whip up a batch of No-Bake Coconut Delights. That and all the other scrumptious and healthy no-bake cookies and bars we've got here for you today are the kinds of recipes you want to have in your back pocket -- whether it's 80 degrees in your house or not!

49 Nourishing No-Bake Cookies and Bars

Super Easy Food Preserving | Preserving the seasonal bounty is surprisingly easy. No need to slave over a hot stove and a hissing canner (though you can if you want!). So says Megan, the Creative Vegetable Gardener, and I completely agree. Here's how to figure out what foods you should be preserving and how to do it super easily. | KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/124

Super Easy Food Preserving (KYF124)

It's possible to hit the trail (or paddle down the river) without compromising your health! Whether out for a day hike, or on a wilderness adventure with loaded pack or canoe, here are foods that will keep you nourished!

Real Food for the Trail: Eating Well in the Backcountry

I discovered this soup last summer during the garden abundance of yellow lemon cucumbers. I love that it requires only a food processor -- no oven at all! The color is a delicate pink, making it ideal for a feminine summer gathering such as a bridal shower, yet the smoky flavor is robust enough that my husband enjoys having it for dinner.

Smoky Cucumber Soup

4 Reasons I *Heart* Einkorn (KYF123)

4 Reasons I Heart Einkorn (KYF123)

Can I Use No Salt or Less Salt for Fermentation? | Over the years, I've received lots of questions about fermenting. Today's question in my Lacto-Fermentation 101 series is... can you use no salt or less salt in fermentation? The answer is... | TraditionalCookingSchool.com/LF101

Can I Use No Salt Or Less Salt In Fermentation? {Video}

In the spring, I'm gung-ho about gardening. By the time the late summer heat hits, weeds are out of control, a pest is ruining my sunflowers, and I'm behind on fall planting. I wonder: Why on earth am I doing this? Here are 7 things I've learned that keep me going when I'm overwhelmed.

How to Keep Going In Your Garden When Your Garden Has You Completely Overwhelmed

Why Curcumin Is More Powerful Than Turmeric For Inflammation {and what form to take}

Why Curcumin Is More Powerful Than Turmeric For Inflammation {and what form to take}

Einkorn 101 | Einkorn is civilization's first wheat, grown by farmers 5,000 years ago. It's healthy and tasty -- and my family has been exclusively baking with it for more than a year because we find it digests better and doesn't trigger seasonal allergies. Hear all about the differences between it and modern wheat in today's podcast with guest Jade Koyle from Ancient Grains. | KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/122

Einkorn 101 (KYF122)

What kind of salt should I use for fermenting? | Over the years, I've received lots of questions about fermenting. Today's question in my Lacto-Fermentation 101 series is... what salt should you use for fermentation? It's important to choose your salt carefully! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com/LF101

What Kind of Salt Should I Use for Fermenting? {Video}

Two months ago, my wildly rambunctious three-year-old fell ill. He complained of stomach pain and ran a sporadic high fever for two days. Doctor after doctor analyzed our now lethargic and frail little man. A little bite from the mouth of a wretched tick brought about this entire ordeal. Here's the whole story and how we're fighting back...

Ticks: A Personal Story And How to Fight Back

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