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Making Herbal Infusions and Decoctions

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There are a variety of ways that we can tap into the ancient practices of using natural remedies to heal and stay healthy. Some of the techniques involved in leveraging herbal remedies include compresses, decoction, ointments, infusions, poultices, syrups, tinctures, and tonics. This article will discuss two in particular and perhaps the easiest ways to use herbal remedies...infusions and decoctions. Quite simply and infusion is a hot or cold drink made from the leaves and flowers of herbs. A … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health & Healing Tagged With: bark, Enzymes, Flowers, Health, herbal decoction, herbal infusion, Herbs, Honey, Leaves, oil, remedies, Remedy, Roots, Seeds, steep, vitamins

Sweet Potato Pancakes with Goat Cheese and Coconut

By Tiffany 3 Comments

We had primal meatloaf and mashed sweet potatoes last night. I made a bit more sweet potatoes then I knew we would need because I was already thinking about lunch for the following day. This recipe makes abut 10 medium size pancakes and is perfect for feeding two (usually me and my husband) but we easily double and triple this recipe for when the kids are home. It is quick and easy to make and oh so delicious and decadent... Sweet Potato Pancakes with Goat Cheese and Coconut 1/2 Cup coconut … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Baking Powder, Blender, Coconut Cream, Cream Cheese, Cup Coconut, Dashes, Eggs, Flour, French Toast, Goat Cheese, Honey, Lunch, Maple Syrup, Mashed Potatoes, Meatloaf, Medium Size, Pancakes Recipe, Sweet Potato Pancakes, Sweet Potatoes, Vita-Mix

Grain Free Coconut Pancakes

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One of the things I thought I would have do without after deciding to go grain free was pancakes. Honestly I was not that sad though since I am not a big pancake eater. Of course that was before I tried these coconut pancakes. Now we have a nice treat for Saturday or Sunday mornings when all of us are together and oh my goodness they are divine! Yum! I don't want to list the exact recipe since we got it from The Primal Blueprint Cookbook but it would be a very wise time investment to pick it … [Read more...]

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Farmer's Market Trend Spurs Tricksters

By Tiffany 11 Comments

I ran across two separate articles today that essentially shared the same alarming trend. Unethical farmer's, agricorp, and chain grocery stores all want to cash in on this Farmer's Market - Local Food craze. Those of us who love greener living and natural foods LOVE our farmer's markets and when I read this stuff I  get REALLY pissed. Farmer's markets are one of the number one ways we have to tap into local food. I myself also use a local food delivery service but other than that.. the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Eating Local Tagged With: Agricorp, Alarming Trend, Apple Butter, Apples, Bad Decisions, Boxes, Farmer S Market, Farmers Market, Food Chain, Food Delivery Service, Grocery Stores, Honey, Local Food, Market Trend, Middle Man, Mystery, Phrase, Questionable Ingredients, Seattle Washington, Whole Foods

Healthier Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies

By Tiffany 3 Comments

The ingredients: 1/2 cup coconut oil 1/4 cup molasses or honey 1/2 cup maple syrup 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 and 1/4 cup spelt flour (use 1 cup coconut flour as a substitute if desired) 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. aluminum-free baking powder 1 cup oats 1/2 cup raisins The process: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat coconut oil with molasses and maple syrup in a large mixing bowl. Add vanilla extract. Combine spelt or coconut flour, salt, cinnamon, … [Read more...]

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Meet Tiffany

My name is Tiffany and I am a flower farmer and urban homesteader in Central Ohio with my husband, three children, and assorted furry friends. When I am not blogging I am usually thrift store shopping, gardening, wildcrafting and food foraging, or otherwise enjoying nature. Enjoy! Read More…

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