Steaming veggies is a great way to get important nutrients on the dinner (or lunch or breakfast) table without spending hours in the kitchen. My absolute favorite method?? Steamed vegetables in the Instant Pot! You might be thinking, "Okay, Katie, I can see using the Instant Pot for cooking a whole chicken, but steaming veggies on the stovetop is so simple - why do I need to use the Instant Pot for this?" Easy - consistent results without tying up a stovetop burner or heating the kitchen … [Read more...]
About Katie Kimball @ Kitchen Stewardship
Katie Kimball, CSME is a trusted educator and author of 8 real food cookbooks. She is passionate about researching natural remedies and making healthy cooking easier for busy families. She’s been featured on media outlets like ABC, NBC and First for Women magazine as well as contributing regularly on the FOX Network.
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Over the last 10 years, Katie has spoken prolifically at conferences, online summits and podcasts and become a trusted authority and advocate for children’s health.
Busy moms look to this certified educator for honest, in-depth natural product reviews and thorough research. She often partners with health experts and medical practitioners to deliver the most current information to the Kitchen Stewardship community.
In 2016 she created the #1 bestselling online kids cooking course, Kids Cook Real Food, helping thousands of families around the world learn to cook.
A mom of 4 kids from Michigan, she is a Certified Stress Mastery Educator and member of the American Institute of Stress.
Bone Broth in the Instant Pot – 2 Ways! {Chicken, Beef, & Pork}
Making bone broth in the Instant Pot is an excellent hack for saving time and money in a real food kitchen. There are two different Instant Pot methods that work with chicken, beef, or pork bones. The result is a healthy, nutrient-dense stock that you can drink on its own or add to recipes to boost the flavor and health factor of your meals. We've often talked about the benefits of homemade stock here at Kitchen Stewardship. And whenever I am giving anyone either time-saving or … [Read more...]
How to Can Tomatoes the Easy Way – Perfect for Beginners
Learning how to can tomatoes is a great way to store the abundance you may be getting from your garden! Whether you've spent the time and effort of growing tomatoes in your backyard or you purchased them from a local farm, don't let any of them go to waste. I'm going to show you my easy, step by step instructions for how to can tomatoes; including supplies and equipment needed, how to fill the jars, how long to process them, and what to use them for later. POP! The Best Sound Ever Heard in a … [Read more...]
Why is White Sugar Bad For You?
Sugar makes life sweet... until it doesn't. From ketchup, to yogurt, to bread, white sugar hides in many foods, even ones that look healthy. White sugar tantalizes our taste buds, but is white sugar bad for you? For years the finger pointed at saturated fat as the culprit behind our steeply declining health, but recently more experts are shining a light on refined sugar's negative role. People are starting to take notice and even government agencies are catching on. The FDA finally added a … [Read more...]
Italian Inspired Keto Tortillas Recipe {2g Net Carb}
Keto cooking - or keto-fying a favorite food - isn't always the easiest or tastiest. We've made almond flour chocolate chip cookies that were better than the originals, coconut flour muffins that are moist and delicious, and Paleo banana bread that's to die for (grain-free but not keto)…AND we've also had some definite flops in our experimenting over the years. Finding a good grain-free, keto tortillas recipe has taken a bit of trial and error, but I've finally found one that delivers … [Read more...]
Why is Mineral Sunscreen Better Than Chemical Sunscreen?
When it comes to mineral sunscreen versus chemical sunscreen, the winner is clear in my book. It's not always easy to explain in a clear, concise way to everyone though. The other day I realized there's a perfect analogy with landscaping. You see, I'm always frustrated when we have to repurchase and re-spread mulch every year (or every other year if we don't mind it looking subpar for a season). Mulch is expensive, and it's a big job every time even though it looks really nice when you're … [Read more...]
Home Remedies for Warts + My Three-Step Killer Combo!
You can find home remedies for warts by the dozens with a quick internet search but, as with much of the info found on the 'net, effectiveness may vary. I love to stock my medicine cabinet with natural remedies, but not when they waste my time and money. Here are my tried and true ways to remove warts naturally plus the three-step process that has gotten me the most bang for my buck over time. I noticed hot pink duct tape covering the fingertips of a little girl recently, and it … [Read more...]
How to Use Microfiber Cloths for Cleaning
I've used microfiber cloths for cleaning even before they were cool, but I'm starting to struggle with them and can't really recommend them anymore because microfibers are made of plastic and will never biodegrade. I'm still using the ones I have but trying not to wear them out by washing less and other tricks. There are just some tasks other cloths can't do! As I learned when I explored the best cloth diapers, however, you can kill the absorbency of microfiber, so let's learn how to clean … [Read more...]
Cooking a Whole Chicken in the Instant Pot {Plus Shredded Chicken!}
Even for people who are squeamish about raw chicken, cooking chicken in the Instant Pot is so simple and must become part of your routine. Over at Kids Cook Real Food, we even have a video showing kids how to make shredded barbecue chicken in the Instant Pot as part of our Instant Pot Thematic SkillLab, and they never have to touch the chicken. It's awesome. How to Cook a Whole Chicken in the Instant Pot Back when I was switching to real food, I realized that organic chicken breasts … [Read more...]
Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs in the Instant Pot {Easy Peel!}
Easy-peel hard-boiled eggs have been something I sought after for many years. I tried so many methods, but once I tried hard-boiled eggs in the Instant Pot, I knew there was no going back. Perfect easy-peel eggs every time - no tricks necessary! The Quest for Easy Peel Eggs Easy-peel eggs - at one point in time, I thought they were surely a myth. Since I'm always on the hunt for the best time-saving methods that actually work (and don't kill the budget), I scoured the internet, found, and … [Read more...]
Sorghum Syrup: A Sweetener with Actual Nutritional Value!
Sorghum syrup, also known as sorghum molasses, has been used as a healthy sweetener for centuries. Sorghum molasses is actually a misnomer because sorghum is different from molasses, but they have a similar taste profile. Keep reading to learn the health benefits of sorghum syrup, how to substitute sorghum syrup, and more! Did you know that Sorghum is the fifth most popular crop worldwide?1 I had no idea! I saw a list recently of sweeteners humans consumed 100 years ago. It was about … [Read more...]
Cooking Squash in the Instant Pot (Meal Prep Made Easy!)
Cooking squash in the Instant Pot saves time, keeps the kitchen cool during the hot summer months, and is a quick and easy way to meal prep! Plus, it's one of the best ways to cook squash to prepare for freezing. It's right about the beginning of summer, where I start to run out of my homemade squash in the freezer that I have stored away from the previous fall. That means making our favorite grain-free keto vegetable pancakes or low carb spaghetti squash lasagna for dinner isn't so … [Read more...]
Is Real Maple Syrup Healthy? Maple Syrup Nutrition and Uses
Maple syrup has been a healthy sweetener for centuries. Find out how maple syrup is made, maple syrup nutrition, and how to use maple syrup. I once put my pure Michigan maple syrup right next to my in-laws' sugar-free (taste-free?) maple "syrup" in the fridge and reflected on how people try so very, very hard to find a "healthy" alternative to sweets. Seriously, we seek health in man-made "food" and then we question why our waistlines are expanding? This usually means something … [Read more...]
The Instant Pot Accessories You Actually Need – And a Few You Don’t!
Everyone says the Instant Pot can save you time and money. Sometimes it seems like it might get you to the moon, it's so amazing! One thing I know I love about it is that it's not a one-hit-wonder. In other words, it's not one of those items that take up a lot of space in your cupboard and can only do one thing. However, it IS a big item. It does take up some space in your cupboard, and when you start learning how to use the Instant Pot and get into Instant Pot culture (yep, that's totally … [Read more...]
Is Antibacterial Soap More Effective than Regular Soap? The Dangers of Antibacterial Soap
I've been passionate about healthy, non-toxic soap for YEARS. It's so important to use regular soap vs. non-antibacterial soap. Remember Triclosan, the active ingredient in antibacterial soap? Well it was banned from soap in 2016, but that's not the end of the story on antibacterial products!1,2 Triclosan may have been banned from soaps, but something is replacing it as the active ingredient in antibacterial products. Is antibacterial soap even more effective than normal soap or can we … [Read more...]
Homemade Electrolyte Drink Recipe (Stevia or Honey Sweetened)
When athletes are working out, they're losing sweat and expending energy. The purpose of a "sports drink" is to replace that liquid as well as other necessary electrolytes and carbs to keep the athlete's energy up as they continue to exert themselves (or recover). Even just being out in the heat can lead to dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke if you aren't careful to replenish fluids and electrolytes. So often, these premade drinks they reach for are full of added ingredients, … [Read more...]
Paleovalley Meat Stick Review – the Perfect, Shelf-Stable, Kid-Friendly, Paleo Snack!
A couple of months ago I was lathering on the sunscreen for our updated testing and testing it in the Hawai'i sunshine…. I was also stocking up on road trip snacks and planning trips for spring break... We all know how spring break turned out this year. Funny how everything has changed, especially when it comes to scheduling. Both in my business life and my personal one. But some needs stay the same, and shelf-stable snacks are definitely one of those needs. These are great to have at home … [Read more...]
How to Cook Side Pork so it Tastes Like Bacon
When you buy a half a pig, your dreams are filled with bacon. Lots and lots of bacon. My kids are head over heels in love with bacon and would eat two pounds a day if I'd let them. So buying half a pig seemed like a great way to have a family supply of bacon for many months. Buying pork in bulk also means you have a lot of choices to make on what cuts you want. There's a category where I was able to choose either bacon or fresh side pork. I was doing some research on this particular … [Read more...]
How to Go Paraben Free – And What to Use Instead
Parabens. You may have heard the word bantered about, but are parabens bad? Just what are those nasty little buggers anyway? Should you go paraben free? Parabens are a class of chemicals commonly used as preservatives in cosmetics and personal care products. They help to inhibit the growth of bacteria, yeasts, and mold, giving products a longer shelf life. That alone sounds fine and dandy, but unfortunately, there is a dark side to these antimicrobial chemicals. We have an entire post … [Read more...]
30-Second Homemade All-Purpose Kitchen Cleaner Recipe (Clean Hardwood Floors Naturally!)
I'm really not a big DIY person. Yes, I make all my food homemade and from scratch. Well, almost. But I've never gotten into greasing up my pots with beeswax and coconut oil to make homemade lotion bars or figuring out much beyond this simple homemade deodorant, which honestly I don't really bother with anymore. I just felt like it was too overwhelming. Ironically, I've always made homemade cleaners but I think it's because that's literally a 30-60 second task. RELATED: Don't let … [Read more...]
