Let’s Meat-Up at Polyface Farm
I have some great news to share today, dear readers about Polyface Farm. In a few short weeks, I am finally going to visit, something I’ve …
Quick and Easy Homemade Fly Trap (REALLY works!)
This effective, simple, and easy to make homemade fly trap can be assembled in minutes with an empty soda bottle and some old produce as bait. Outdoor …
How to Fly with Fresh Milk
Today I am doing a happy dance because two of my children come home from nearly two weeks away at camp – over a thousand miles away! The last …
Lunchables Inventor Won’t Feed Them to His Own Kids
The creator of the Lunchables brand of processed foods won’t feed them to his own children because “we eat healthy”. If there is …
Andy-monium! Wimbledon’s New Champ Fueled by Raw Food
What a win! Andy Murray’s dramatic Wimbledon victory this weekend was doubly sweet for the 26 year old Scot. Not only was it the first …
Local Food in the Crosshairs: The Unbelievable Saga of Mark and Jill Baker
I first met Mark and Jill Baker at the Speakers’ Dinner at the 2012 Wise Traditions Conference in Santa Clara, California. Â Mark, Jill and I sat …
Breastfeeding Viewed as Potential Terrorist Activity by New York Country Club
When ignorance about breastfeeding coincides with an irrational fear of terrorists, what do you get? A very nasty scene at a ritzy New York Country …
10 Ways to Avoid Fluoride in Kombucha
Strategies for avoiding fluoride in kombucha whether you brew your own or buy at the store so you can continue to enjoy this healthful and traditional …
Free Updates Now Available for “Get Your Fats Straight”
A little over 3 months ago, I released my very first eBook Get Your Fats Straight. My primary goal for writing this book was to keep the critical …
Safe Alternatives to Toxic Feminine Hygiene Products
The reproductive and health dangers of feminine hygiene products like pads and tampons and safe, green alternatives to consider that are convenient …
Why Buying Costco Coconut Oil is Risky Business
The popularity of coconut oil has skyrocketed in recent years. It seems as though everyone is starting to realize what traditional South Pacific …
How to Bottle Fermented Beverages (Extra Fizz and Probiotics)
How to bottle homemade fermented beverages for extra carbonation, bubbles, and fizz on par with commercial sodas. This secondary fermentation provides …