Who doesn't love the smell of a good stinky gym bag, or a dog kennel, or even your great aunt's old couch from the '70's? While you may think it's ridiculous that anyone would enjoy taking a whiff of these stinky smells, did you realize your home's air could be just as bad for you? Outdoor air has natural filters, like plants and rain, that are constantly cleaning the air. Unfortunately because of factories, cars and other pollution sources, the outdoor air isn't as clean as it could … [Read more...]
Homemade Healthier Chocolate Bars – Naturally Sweetened
The holidays are a time where everyone seems to let loose a little with their dietary guidelines. You'll see even the strictest of eaters sneaking a cookie or two, like these gluten free jam thumbprints, during Christmas dinner. Then there are those of us who like to stuff our faces with everything in sight. Pecan pie becomes an endangered species this time of year. I'm glad to say though that there's a happy medium ground. Make Your Homemade Sweets & Eat Them Too Healthier, real … [Read more...]
DIY Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub Recipe
I would have to say that Autumn is by far my favorite season. Warm mugs of milky chai tea, crunchy leaves, the crisp coolness to the air, and pumpkin everything! With everyone making pumpkin muffins, pumpkin ice cream and pumpkin-whatever-else, this is the perfect season to add pumpkin to your skincare routine. Why a Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub? You may be thinking, "I want to eat pumpkin, not rub it on my face." However, this autumn food staple has some amazing benefits for skin. Pumpkin … [Read more...]
Cardamom Ginger Peach Crumble Recipe (Gluten-Free)
. Call me un-American, but I'm not a pie person. Especially apple pie. There's just something about the crust that lacks substance to me. Even the flakiest pie crust just doesn't have the flavor and depth I crave in a dessert. For the Love of Cake and Crumble Cake is my thing. Especially a dense chocolate cake with homemade buttercream icing! And even though I love cake, it doesn't really love me back. All that wheat makes my digestive system cross. And while a coconut flour cake can be quite … [Read more...]
Two-Ingredient Berry Cheesecake Pops Recipe (+ Homemade Cream Cheese!)
If you’ve read my blog at all you’ll know my little family is obsessed with ice cream. Whether it’s the classic mint chocolate chip with homemade chocolate chips, or vanilla drizzled with honey sweetened caramel and raw hot fudge sauce, we can’t get enough. And even though I’ll admit to succumbing to the occasional store bought ice cream treat, they’re so much better when they’re made at home. Once you’ve been spoiled by the creamy, sweet, premium, homemade goodness, you won’t want to go … [Read more...]
Healthy Homemade Vitamin C Gummies Recipe
I remember when vitamin gummies first became commercially available. I thought they were the coolest things since sliced bread. Knowing what I do now though, I'll gladly pass on them. The Nasty Truth About Vitamins Conventional vitamins, gummy and regular, both contain loads of yucky ingredients like corn syrup and refined sugar. And those "natural flavors?" Natural strawberry, raspberry and vanilla flavors commonly come from castoreum, a secretion from a beaver's anal sac. Yes, you read that … [Read more...]
Almond Joy Cookie Bars Recipe (Gluten-Free, Very Low Sweetener)
When I was little, one of my favorite things about the Autumn season was the day after Halloween. Not Halloween; we didn’t celebrate that holiday. But every year on the day after the big day, we would hit up the Walmart candy clearance sales. My favorites were the mini chocolate bar mixed bags, especially the Almond Joy candy. It wasn’t until 8 years and 5 cavities later I found out that they’re composed of 47% sugar! Does this mean that health is a diet devoid of all sweets then? No, it … [Read more...]
Build Your Immune System the FUN Way: Simple Herb-Infused Popsicle Recipe
Since this is my first contributor post here at Kitchen Stewardship, I’ll tell you a little about myself! I was raised in a Christian home on white bread, hot dogs, homemade roast beef and homegrown fruits and veggies. I thought it was normal for everyone to have 4 gardens and a small orchard at their house. And along with my parents, I also didn’t question any of the highly processed, prepackaged foods I ate. Somewhere along the line I became more conscious of what I put into my body and … [Read more...]
