DIY Milk Kefir for Good Gut Flora

by Cara | May 22, 2023 | Classic Recipes, Do it yourself and save, GAPS Diet, natural health

Homemade dairy (milk) kefir really is that simple.  Plop your kefir grains into a jar, cover with milk or cream, and then 12-24 hours later you have cultured milk that has nearly no lactose left, and is now filled with gut-healing beneficial probiotics. Over the...

Home Canned Ground Beef

by Cara | Apr 27, 2023 | Canning, Carnivore Diet Recipes, Dairy-Free, Do it yourself and save, GAPS Diet, keto recipes, Main Dish, Packed Lunches

Ground beef is a staple in so many recipes, and canning your own makes these dishes so fast to cook up! I stock up on grassfed ground beef from ButcherBox when they have a ‘blast’ sale and the price goes down to $5 or $6 per pound. Use homemade canned...

Egg Drop Soup

by Cara | Oct 20, 2022 | Carnivore Diet Recipes, Dairy-Free, Do it yourself and save, GAPS Diet, keto recipes, Soup

Fast and easy, oh yeah, delicious and super nutrient dense too! Egg drop soup is a fabulous soup for quick lunches or a starter for dinner. It’s fun to watch all come together and combines some of the best things in life- broth, eggs, and salt! This soup is...

Shepherd’s Pie Soup

by Cara | Oct 14, 2022 | Canning, Dairy-Free, Do it yourself and save, keto recipes, Soup

Shepherd’s pie is a much-loved classic. We make it using pureed cauliflower instead of potatoes, but typically it’s a layered dish made with seasoned ground lamb, a layer of vegetables such as green beans, and then topped with mashed potatoes, which become...

I got rid of my bed (and mattress!) to sleep on the floor

by Cara | May 25, 2022 | Do it yourself and save, Household Chores and Upkeep, Making Room For Healthy Changes, natural health, parenting

Has spring cleaning ever resulted in you getting rid of your bed and mattress… and not replacing it? This impulsive decision to try floor sleeping ended up being a great one for me.  In Japan, as well as many other countries, floor sleeping is normal and common....

Canned Ground Pork

by Cara | May 24, 2022 | Canning, Carnivore Diet Recipes, Do it yourself and save, keto recipes, Main Dish

Did you score a deal on ground pork? Looking for a way to speed up nutrient-dense breakfasts? Or are you just fascinated with the idea of shelf-stable ready-to-eat homemade meals? Canned ground pork is a fantastic staple to have on hand. With the help of a pressure...