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A Story of Recovery (and a Recipe for Grain-free Carrot Cupcakes with Honey Cream Cheese Frosting)

April 22, 2012 By Carrie Vitt 37 Comments

If you had two girls under the age of two, and your husband, a fighter pilot, was flying cover during a war in Iraq, would you be thinking about converting your diet to organic, whole foods? I wasn’t. My life had enough stress without another distraction. But, that’s what happened in 2003. Daily Migraines and [...]

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Maple-glazed Root Vegetables

December 18, 2009 By jenny 8 Comments

Maple-glazed root vegetables, slightly sweet, and a charming accompaniment to winter time suppers, satisfy and nourish. In our home we love to combine fresh, crisp and local carrots and parsnips with clarified butter and organic, grade B maple syrup for a nourishing side. Well-suited to lamb and pork, this side dish is easily prepared and [...]

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Beef Consomme with Autumn Vegetables

September 20, 2008 By jenny 3 Comments

You’ll need: Beef Stock or Bone Broth 1 Turnip 1 Bunch Small Carrots ½ Patty Pan Squash If you don’t have bone broth already made, you’ll need to do so. First take 4-5 lbs of bones and roast them in a 350-375 º F oven until the meat attached to the bones is browned. [...]

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