It may have an unusual sounding name to native English speakers, but Pakistani kima has become one of my favorite dinner recipes. I tried this recipe at a friend's suggestion and adapted it slightly … [Read more...] about Pakistani Kima Recipe (One Pan Meal)
Archives for May 2014
Resistant Starch: Gut Superfood
Note from Katie: Resistant Starch has gotten a lot of press lately for its ability to culture beneficial gut bacteria. It is a prebiotic, which complements a probiotic. I invited Genevieve from Mama … [Read more...] about Resistant Starch: Gut Superfood
5 Horrible Exercise Excuses
Note from Katie: Trying to get/stay in shape at home can be tough. Especially when you have little ones running around all day. I’ve asked Robin Konie from Thank Your Body to give some tips for busy … [Read more...] about 5 Horrible Exercise Excuses
Homemade Glass Cleaner Recipe
Sometimes the best things in life are free... or really, really cheap, like this natural glass cleaner recipe. I've experimented with many types of natural cleaners and have finally found natural … [Read more...] about Homemade Glass Cleaner Recipe
Tangerine Gummies for Radiant Skin
Note from Katie: My homemade chewable vitamins recipe is one of the most popular recipes on my site and I often get questions about different variations. Today, Sylvie McCracken from … [Read more...] about Tangerine Gummies for Radiant Skin
Caribbean Jerk Chicken Recipe
I'd been craving (leptin problem maybe?) some jerk chicken lately, probably because the flavors remind me of the beach, which is what I am really craving...Anyway, since there are no places around … [Read more...] about Caribbean Jerk Chicken Recipe
Bacon Lime Sweet Potato Salad Recipe
My family loves sweet potatoes. We grow and eat a lot of them (read about my first sweet potato growing experience) and I’m always excited to try new ways to use them. Bacon and lime are always a … [Read more...] about Bacon Lime Sweet Potato Salad Recipe
Cucumber Salad Recipe
Now that summer is finally in full swing and cucumbers are growing in the garden and available at the farmers market, this cucumber salad is a great simple "salad" for any time of year.With only a … [Read more...] about Cucumber Salad Recipe
Benefits of Astragalus Root
What is Astragalus? Astragalus root has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine. It is a powerful adaptogenic herb and is said to support immune function. Astragalus has gained … [Read more...] about Benefits of Astragalus Root