Brownies are one of the perfect all-American desserts. Ever since famed cookbook author Fanny Farmer modified her cookie recipe to make the first cookie bar over a hundred years ago, brownies have been a popular dessert around the country—and around the world. And these gluten-free cheesecake brownies aren’t junk food. They are actually packed with […]

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These grain-free granola bars are a guilt-free snack idea for both you and your kids. Ditch the chemical and sugar loaded store-bought granola bars and check out how easy it is to make your own tasty granola bars! My fondest childhood memories take place in the kitchen. Whether it was helping my mom stir the […]

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I’ll never forget the day when I found out my son had memorized an entire psalm. Every night, we recited Bible passage aloud with our kids—with the goal of helping us all memorize a large chunk of Scripture or an entire chapter. Our second oldest child never wanted to recite it with us. He stayed […]

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No matter your size of family (single or married with 10 children) you likely have a budget. From the wealthiest to the poorest person I know they all have some form of one. If you don’t have a budget, you ought to. That budget should include food too. (Duh.) We all know this, but one of […]

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How can you make keto chips? With cheese, of course! With these loaded keto nacho chips, you’ll never miss traditional tortilla chips again! Loaded with flavor, cheese, and bacon, these chips are a great compliment to your favorite salsa or guacamole.  Great as a midday snack, or side on taco night, these loaded keto nacho chips […]

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Once you try these copycat keto Kit Kat bars, they will quickly become a favorite go-to treat. Perfect for a keto diet, these chocolate bars are decadent with vanilla, chocolate, and cream cheese. Get ready to indulge your sweet tooth! Even though keto options are becoming more widely available in stores, I just love that […]

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I’m not gonna lie. Going gluten-free isn’t fun. I’m not even going to list all of the yummy foods that I still miss because that would just be torturous for me (and probably you too, if you’re gluten-free). Are you looking for more tips for going gluten free? I’ve gathered them all together in this […]

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Living gluten-free in a gluten-filled world can be tough. We gluten-freers need to stick together. We need help finding tasty, healthy recipes. We need encouragement when we feel tempted to indulge in an extra-large pizza. We need gluten-free resources. That’s why I’ve put together this list of fantastic resources. Below your find cookbooks of every […]

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This homemade breakfast sausage recipe is incredibly easy to make. We make our own breakfast sausage to avoid corn additives for our family’s health. And this  recipe is super tasty! My family has gone through food allergy testing—and can I tell you it’s caused quite a bit of change in our already-altered diet. I thought […]

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I don’t often make many bread substitutes, but every once in a while I get a hankering for a treat. This keto, gluten-free cheesy biscuits recipe came about at just such a time. They are made with coconut flour, which I find a bit tricky to work with, but have been trying to experiment with […]

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My family’s very favorite Christmas cookies are these grain-free old fashioned molasses cookies. Before I was gluten-free, I would choose this classic Christmas cookie before any others. I’ve been baking and tweaking this recipe to get it just like it’s wheat-filled inspiration—and my kids haven’t complained. In fact, they’ve been begging me to make more […]

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In this age, when many doctors are urging you to cut your salt consumption, you may find some of these reasons to eat more salt surprising. Granted, I’m not talking about just your ordinary table salt. Typical table salt and unprocessed sea salt differ quite a bit, not the least of which is there is […]

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There is no command in the Bible to celebrate the birth of Jesus on any particular day. In fact, we don’t even know the day or the year Jesus was born. Why then does our family still celebrate Jesus’ birth on December 25th? Isn’t this some manmade tradition we should avoid? For many in the […]

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The first time I heard about “kefir,” I thought someone was talking about the actor who played on the TV show 24. (Turns out, its a totally different spelling and has no relation to the drink I’m writing about now.) As I learned more, I found out it is not only delicious, but nutrition-packed drink […]

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Lard. Butter. Tallow. Bacon Grease. Duck Fat. We know these are bad for us, right? Think again. When asked, “Are animal fats bad for you?” many of us grew up with the rather cartoonish answer: Of course—haven’t you heard of cholesterol? The truth isn’t nearly so simple. Why have animal fats been demonized? Long story […]

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Nothing is quite as painful as milk blebs and plugged ducts when you’re breastfeeding. How do you treat these things naturally? Searing pains radiating throughout your breast is every breastfeeding mama’s worst nightmare, but unfortunately it is quite common. The pain is often caused by a plugged duct or milk blister (or milk bleb) creating […]

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Creating a healthy diet often means reducing and removing certain foods from meals. This approach is not a one-size-fits-all solution. While sugar doesn’t offer any nutritional benefit, many fats actually do. Here we will go over 5 reasons you should eat more fat.  Understanding the effects that foods have on your body is key when creating […]

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Oh, Sugar…we have a sweet, sweet love affair with you. You’re in so much of our food—you taste so good, you make us feel good, and we constantly seek you out. If it makes you happy, it can’t be that bad. Right? Wrong. Here’s the truth: giving up sugar is one surefire way you can […]

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In the fall of 2019, our family took a trip into northern Michigan, spending most of our time in the Upper Peninsula. Northern Michigan is a heavily forested area—lots and lots of nature—so if you plan to take your family there, let us help you chart these waters. It’s probably best we show you want […]

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When we were preparing to write our book, Weeding Out Wheat, we were asked by many people: “I don’t get it. Wheat has been cultivated and consumed for centuries. It was a staple of life for men and women living in Biblical times and is part of many ancient cultures. How could wheat be bad for […]

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