Eating Healthy and Paleo on a Budget It seems that many people find eating healthy, local, organic, and/paleo, is cost prohibitive. I hear all the time: “I’d love to eat like that, but it’s expensive!” and that’s true. It can be more expensive than a diet of processed foods or lower quality meats and produce. …

Stuff Paleo Toddlers Say Quinn, our 2-year old, is constantly making us laugh, so I couldn’t resist sharing some of the things she says that you may not hear a lot of toddlers say! I’d love to hear some funny things that your kids say too! Stuff Paleo Toddlers Say “Is this organic? Is it…

Everyday Naturopathy: 8 MORE Common Uses for Essential Oils I’m discovering more and more about essential oils and their “magic.” The more I learn the more I am completely amazed by these oils and all that they can do. I’ve enjoyed their aromas for years – who hasn’t? – that sweet smell of lavender, the…

Everyday Naturopathy: Protection from Bugs and Sun the Healthy and Natural Way Have you considered natural and homemade alternatives to bug repellent, relief for insect bites, even sunscreen and sunburn? Many of these products contain numerous chemicals and ingredients that are, frankly, unnecessary and unhealthy.  So why not make your own when it’s easy, quick,…

Paleo Fourth of July Sorbet Everyone loves to make red, white and blue food and desserts for the Fourth of July, right? Well I do anyway. So this recipe involves two different sorbets. Yep, you’ve stumbled upon a two-for-one deal. Aren’t you glad you decided to read this? Blueberry Lemon Sorbet 2c frozen blueberries 2Tbsp…

Paleo Bacon Burgers 1lb grassfed ground beef 6 slices bacon, frozen and cut into small pieces. 1 yellow onion, peeled and chopped Salt and pepper, to taste 1-2 Tbsp bacon fat Romaine or butter lettuce leaves, opt. Place 1 Tbsp bacon fat in pan. Sauté onion until translucent. Place bacon pieces in food processor and…

Paleo Almond Butter Chicken We LOVE nut and seed butters in our house. We eat a lot of it. So you can imagine my frustration when week after week I go to the store only to find the shelf of good quality nut butters empty. I was forced to either buy nut butters that had…

Paleo Strawberry Mint Sorbet -2c frozen strawberries -2Tbsp spearmint leaves -1 Tbsp honey Blend in food processor or blender until it’s a sorbet consistency. Top with mint leaves or berries. Serve and enjoy! -Suzanne

Paleo Coconut Mango Chicken Another easy and delicious slow-cooker meal! -2lb chicken breasts -4 mangoes, peeled and cubed -1 yellow onion, sliced -1 yellow pepper, sliced -1 can full fat coconut milk -2 Tbsp chili powder -1 bunch cilantro, for garnish -coconut oil Grease slow-cooker with oil. Throw in chicken, coconut milk, mangos, onion, pepper,…