Warm and Soothing Ginger Root Tea

by Cara | Oct 28, 2017 | Do it yourself and save, GAPS Diet, natural health

Ginger tea is a warming winter drink, which is recommended on the GAPS Diet and prefect for soothing winter sore throats.  Ginger is found in most grocery stores now, and is easy to peel when you use a spoon (see video). This tea is a great recipe for children to...

Hearty & Nourishing GAPS & SCD Chili

by Cara | Oct 23, 2017 | Do it yourself and save, GAPS Diet, Main Dish

This hearty nourishing chili recipe makes for plenty of leftovers, use leftovers over the top of organic grassfed hotdogs for chili dogs for lunch the next day, or feed a crowd for dinner tonight. Yes, the liver can be omitted, but chili is a great way to hide liver...

Coconut Milk Caramels Without Corn Syrup (Dairy-Free Recipe)

by Cara | Oct 12, 2017 | candy making without corn syrup, Dairy-Free, Dessert and Treats, Do it yourself and save

“Use coconut milk to make caramels, and then they’ll be both dairy and corn free!” My friend Lorrine said as I described to her my new fascination with making homemade candy without corn syrup.  I gave it a try and after a few tweaks on the...

Homemade Refined Sugar-Free Chocolate Chips (GAPS, Paleo)

by Cara | Aug 31, 2017 | candy making without corn syrup, Dessert and Treats, Do it yourself and save, GAPS Diet

This chocolate recipe does not require the use of a candy thermometer.  These homemade chocolate chips are made by combining cocoa butter, cocoa powder, honey or sugar, vanilla, and just a touch of salt over the even gentle heat of a double boiler until it melts....

Cooking Multiple Things in the Instant Pot (like rice and meat)

by Cara | Aug 27, 2017 | Do it yourself and save, GAPS Diet, Main Dish

Six months later, I still am completely in love with my Instant Pot (read more here).  One of my favorite things right now to do with it is cook meat on the bottom of the Instant Pot, then put the steamer rack in, and cook rice in a small bowl on top of the rack. Rice...

Sauerkraut: Just Cabbage and Salt (lactofermented recipe)

by Cara | Aug 27, 2017 | condiments, Dairy-Free, Do it yourself and save, GAPS Introduction Diet, GAPS Recipes, keto recipes, Lactofermented foods

  Sauerkraut is a super healthy inexpensive food.  Since it’s cultured, beneficial bacteria are plentiful (like yogurt), it’s dairy free for those sensitive to dairy, and the culturing also makes the cabbage easier to digest and absorb vitamin C from....