Monthly Archives: February 2012

Chocolate Covered Nut Cracker – Grain Free

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Jenni| Leave a comment

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Okay, maybe I’m pregnant and craving chocolate more than usual? But it seems like all the creative stuff I’ve been doing lately, or at least wanting to post about have been  healthy treats that I’ve been making. This one is great with or without the chocolate on top. And it makes up really fairly quickly; under 30 minutes. We ate it while the chocolate on top was still warm and gooey! And I have to add, that the kids have loved every one of the healthy desserts I’ve made for our family. Yesterday nana Joan made banana muffins and Cait said after we finished praying before bedtime, “I loved the ‘cupcakes’ nana Joan made us, they were really good.” :) They were really good! She made the banana bread recipe and put them in cupcake tins, and they turned out delicious!! Continue reading →

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Posted in Desserts, Grain Free, Healthy Snacks, Low Sugar, Paleo, Sweet Things

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Chocolate Chocolate Chip Coconut Pecan Cookies – Grain Free!

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Jenni| 2 Comments

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Coconut Pecan Cookies - Grain Free!!

I haven’t purchased wheat flour for several months now. When we started this paleo journey a few months ago I still had about 10 lbs of wheat flour in my cupboard, rather than throwing it out like many would suggest, I kept it just in case I needed to make something for my kids. I have actually been surprised how little I have needed it, but my stockpile is wanting, and I’ve been faced with the decision.  Should I just buy some more wheat flour, or should I just learn to go without? Continue reading →

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Almond Flour Banana Pancakes – Paleo

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Jenni| Leave a comment

Almond Flour Banana Pancakes - Paleo
Okay, first of all I have to say, aren’t these just the cutest ever?! Look at those two tiny fried quail eggs on top of my small little stack of pancakes :) Quail eggs are so fun!

This week I’ve been experimenting with a pancake recipe that works for us, and I think I’ve finally got it right! :) The first time I made these I made them with frozen blueberries (that were really big), and the kids didn’t really like the blueberries in the pancakes. I know, what’s wrong with them?! But they love the frozen blueberries on the side, or simmered down into syrup, so I guess I can’t complain! Anyway, I wouldn’t use the frozen blueberries from Costco in this recipe, they are just too big, and make it really hard to flip, use fresh berries or smaller frozen ones. Continue reading →

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Posted in Breads, Breakfast, Grain Free, Healthy Snacks, Low Sugar, Paleo, Whole Foods

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Basil-Lime Baked Salmon

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Jenni| Leave a comment

Lime Basil Baked Salmon

We try to eat fresh fish once a week, or at least some kind of seafood. As much as I love; olive oil, lemon, dill and salt and pepper, I’m always trying to think of other ways to bake my fish! This marinade has a really nice zippy, fresh flavor, no tartar sauce needed!! I think it’s one of my favorites so far! Continue reading →

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Blue, Brown, and Dark Brown Eggs

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Jenni| Leave a comment

Farm Fresh Eggs
All of our chickens have finally started laying this year! Last spring I hatched a few different pure breeds of chickens. Black and Blue Copper Marans, Blue Ameraucanas, and Blue Laced Red Wyandottes, and I’m happy to say that they’ve all finally started laying eggs as of this week! The pretty blue ones are laid by the Ameraucanas, the dark browns are laid by the Blue and Black Copper Marans, and the light browns are laid by several different breeds that we have on our little farm. Continue reading →

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Lime Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Jenni| Leave a comment

Lime Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

I know this isn’t the most amazing picture I’ve ever taken, but the recipe is healthy and it’s amazing homemade dressing! So simply easy to make, and so much cheaper than buying dressing! We go through dressing pretty fast around here, and this one even the kids love! Continue reading →

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How do I get my kids to eat healthy foods? Tips from mommy…

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Jenni| 2 Comments

Chicken Spaghetti Squash

One of the greatest struggles of motherhood, and fatherhood for that matter, can be getting your kids to eat something other than pasta, cheerios, and cookies :) I say it with a smile but any parent who’s been a parent for very long probably knows that sometimes there aren’t very many smiles at the dinner table when mommy decides to make something a little more healthy than normal. Like fixing green beans for a side dish.

So from our table to yours, here are just a few things I’ve found to work (in some cases) around our toddler, and not so toddler table. Continue reading →

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Posted in Cooking with kids, Food Tips, Toddler meals, Uncategorized, Whole Foods

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Paleo, Pregnancy, and Heartburn

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Jenni| 1 Comment

I was just realizing the other day that normally by this time in my pregnancy (I’m 23 weeks pregnant), I usually start to have heartburn. I normally turn in that good old 1st trimester “morning sickness” that lasts all day, for gradually increasing heartburn. The heartburn like I said is gradual, I will get heartburn in the evenings, and then the closer I get to D-Day, the more of the day this heartburn takes up. Here I am today, at 23 weeks pregnant. I don’t really look very “pregnant” in this picture, I think I carry my babies all spread out because in some clothes I don’t look pregnant until later. To me I just look a little overweight, but oh well, it’s how God made my body :)

23 weeks pregnant, Baby #7 Continue reading →

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Hot Butternut Squash “Cereal” without the Oats

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Jenni| 2 Comments

Hot Breakfast Butternut Squash (Paleo)

Sometimes I get a hankering for something different, eating Paleo you can’t do hot cereal because of the grains. This is a recipe that kind of fills that need for something hot, other than eggs and bacon :) But is still really healthy and so tasty! Hope you enjoy! Continue reading →

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Slow Cooker Italian(ish) Meatballs – Grain Free

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Jenni| 1 Comment

Slow Cooker Italian Meatballs

I Love meatballs, and I love my slow cooker so these were a win-win! I’ve never been a huge fan of cooked spinach so if you aren’t either I would maybe sub out the spinach for cabbage or some other vegetable that holds up well in the slow cooker. My kids weren’t too fond of the spinach either, but I think the cabbage will be a little more appealing to their little eyes ;) The taste of the meatball was great though and went nicely with the cabbage slaw I made for a side dish! Hope you enjoy! Continue reading →

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Posted in Beef, Dinner, Grain Free, Hors D' Oeuvres, Meats, Paleo

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