Sprouted Lentil Burgers

by Cara | Sep 19, 2010 | Do it yourself and save, GAPS Diet, Main Dish

In an effort to eat healthily less expensively, I have been experimenting with lentils lately. Lentils are a versatile source of both carbohydrate and protein, and when sprouted they are easy on the digestive system and also provide vitamin C. For those on grain free...

Home Made All Purpose Cleaner

by Cara | Jul 30, 2010 | Do it yourself and save, Household Chores and Upkeep

I used the recipe in Clean House, Clean Planet to make an all purpose cleaner, I did a video of it, but I’ll write it out too for those who prefer to skip videos. The cleaner is so simple to make! Karen Logan warns us that the ingredients need to be added in...

Review: Clean House, Clean Planet

by Cara | Jul 27, 2010 | Do it yourself and save, Household Chores and Upkeep

I recently read the book Clean House, Clean Planet; Clean Your House for Pennies a Day The Safe Nontoxic Way! and was impressed!   I’ve been buying ‘natural’ cleaners from a big box store for everything that just plain vinegar doesn’t work for....

How to Make Milk Kefir

by Cara | Jul 19, 2010 | Carnivore Diet Recipes, Classic Recipes, condiments, Do it yourself and save, GAPS Recipes, keto recipes, Lactofermented foods, supplements

Kefir is a fermented milk, like yogurt, but with more cultures and it’s easier to make at home. I make mine with both raw milk, and if I run out, goat milk from the store. Kefir is not only okay, but excellent for those on the GAPS diet; all the probiotics it...

Easy Omega 3s- Fish Jerky

by Cara | Jul 16, 2010 | Do it yourself and save, GAPS Diet, snacks

Fish jerky! A slab of wild tuna, marinated with lemon juice, salt, pepper, and dill for 24 hours.  Dried on high 8 hours- fish jerky! Freeze for about an hour before slicing for easy slicing.  I think the drying makes it taste less fishy. I don’t mind the taste...

Growing a Kombucha Mother

by Cara | Jun 30, 2010 | Do it yourself and save

Very simple! I was curious to see if I could just get another kombucha mother going (a friend wanted one)  from some kombucha I already had made. I put a quart off kombucha in a wide mouth mason jar, covered with a cloth napkin, and put in our dark cool basement for...