If I haven’t said so yet, I LOVE MY INSTANT POT! I used to be tied down to the kitchen while pressure cooking a meal, or making bone broth. Now I have a bit of freedom! I don’t have to keep an ear out to make sure the pressure isn’t being released too often or not… Continue reading Tender Grass Fed Chuck Roast in the Instant Pot
After learning about gut health, I became intrigued with ways to repopulate my family’s guts with healthy bacteria. I didn’t really trust probiotics from a pill bottle because you never know what’s really in there. Every company claims to be the best, so which one actually IS the best? How many of the BILLIONS of… Continue reading Single Batch Kombucha
What is tallow and what is it used for? Tallow is a traditional cooking fat with a high smoke point, which makes it great for frying food. Did you know McDonald’s used to fry their french fries in beef tallow?! I totally wish they still did. This versatile fat isn’t limited to just frying foods,… Continue reading How to Make Tallow in an Instant Pot or Slow Cooker
When my husband and I were first dating I came down with a case of the HICCUPS! He shared a little secret with me about how to cure them. It was peanut butter! He handed me a spoonful of peanut butter and told me to eat it in one bite. At first I… Continue reading Probiotic Peanut Butter Dip
Here is a super simple all purpose cleaner for you! This is my go-to cleaning formula because it’s so simple to make, and safe for my little guys to use when they help Momma. I actually use this cleaner in the bathroom while my boys take a bath. I clean the sink and toilet while… Continue reading Toxic Free All Purpose Cleaner
It is not only important to be cautious about what we put in our bodies, but also what we put on our bodies. Our biggest organ is our skin. We absorb things through our skin, good and bad. For this reason, I prefer making any soaps and personal care products for my kids. I… Continue reading Foaming Handsoap
For the most part, my kids will eat anything I serve. Fruits, veggies, healthy fats, raw dairy and pasture raised animal protien, YES! A sweet dessert made with local honey or maple syrup? DEFINITELY! Eggs, on the other hand, are usually a struggle. A BIG struggle! Especially for my youngest. It may be a texture… Continue reading Bacon Cheddar Scrambled Eggs
On my quest for the perfect ranch dressing, I had to figure out how to make mayonnaise since the store-bought stuff had some scary ingredients in it! There are some on the market today that are so much healthier for you, but a few years back, they just didn’t exist at my local supermarket. I’m… Continue reading Homemade Mayo
As a kid, one of my family’s favorite restaurants was a pretty well-known pizza place. But we didn’t just go there for the pizza, no-no, we went for their delicious ranch dressing! Did we get salad? No way José! That ranch was for the pizza! But if we did have a salad, you’d better believe… Continue reading The Perfect Ranch Dressing
