Easy Baked Bacon To Save Time And Mess

by Cara | Aug 23, 2016 | breakfast, Do it yourself and save, GAPS Diet

  By baking bacon, we can do a whole pound or two at once, and get it perfect every time. No more standing at the stove, getting splattered in bacon grease every Saturday morning. Bake up a bunch of bacon and have a slice or two every day from the fridge! Easy...

Peel-on Slow Cooker Applesauce

by Cara | Aug 13, 2016 | Do it yourself and save, GAPS Diet, Main Dish, sides

The Gravenstein apples are becoming ripe back home, so now is a perfect time to share this easy slow cooker apple sauce (or apple-pear sauce) recipe with you!  Applesauce is one of the my favorite comfort foods from childhood. We updated my mom’s version so that...

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...

Easy Homemade Ketchup

by Cara | May 10, 2016 | condiments, Do it yourself and save, GAPS Diet

Easy! No corn syrup like supermarket ketchup, and it doesn’t carry the health food store price tag.  Ketchup is a favorite for children and most adults due to the sweet taste- ‘tomato syrup’ is what I’ve heard it referred to among skeptics....

Strawberry Margarita Jello Shots made with real fruit

by Cara | May 3, 2016 | Dessert and Treats, Do it yourself and save, GAPS Diet

Updated for adults, these jello shots are made without corn syrup, food dye, or artificial flavors found in Jello-brand gelatin.  We use unflavored gelatin and real fruit to flavor these, and spike them with your clear tequila of choice.   How does alcohol fit into a...

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...