Delicious Dairy-Free Salmon Chowder (GAPS, Paleo)

by Cara | Nov 11, 2016 | Dairy-Free, Main Dish, Soup

This rich and hearty dairy-free salmon chowder uses the finest wild-caught salmon with lots of hearty winter vegetables for nutrient-dense chowder.  We made it rich in healthy fats that keep our body running smoothly and allow for the absorption of all the needed...

Simple Warming Butternut Squash Soup

by Cara | Nov 2, 2016 | Dairy-Free, GAPS Introduction Diet, Soup

Butternut squash soup is rich and creamy, and the bone broth makes it nutrient dense as well.  Butternut squash soup is one of my favorite fall meals, it just invites you to light a beeswax candle with dinner, doesn’t it? Garnish with thyme or other fresh herbs...

Easy Cultured Salsa

by Cara | Aug 24, 2016 | condiments, Dairy-Free, Do it yourself and save, GAPS Diet, GAPS Recipes, keto recipes, Lactofermented foods

Cultured Salsa is easy to put together, and can be enjoyed fresh the day you make it.  And then cultured salsa can allowed to lacto-ferment for a day or two for the bonus of longer storage and the nutritional benefits of probiotics. Read: Does Lacto-Fermented Food...

Lactofermented Italian Pickled Vegetables (5 minute recipe)

by Cara | Jun 17, 2016 | condiments, Dairy-Free, Do it yourself and save, GAPS Recipes, keto recipes, Lactofermented foods

This recipe for Lactofermented Italian pickled vegetables is fast to put together.   This recipe gives a nice splash of color, texture, and huge boost of probiotics to your favorite Italian meal.  Lactofermented Italian pickled vegetables are a traditional food native...

How to Prepare Cultured Vegetables

by Cara | Apr 28, 2016 | condiments, Dairy-Free, Do it yourself and save, GAPS Diet, GAPS Recipes, keto recipes, Lactofermented foods

What seems like a risky endeavor, preparing cultured vegetables with just sea salt, has a few things to keep in mind to ensure that you are growing the ‘good’ bacteria and not the bad. Counter top fermentation is so simple that it is often over thought and...

Delicious Bread-Free High-Protein Sandwich Alternatives

by Cara | Apr 5, 2016 | Dairy-Free, Do it yourself and save, Packed Lunches

These sandwich alternatives are so flavorful, easy to make, and health-promoting, you’ll never want to go back to bland bread again!  When we make mayonnaise ourselves, it only takes 2 minutes, but it makes sure we’re using healthy fats in our...