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The Value of Making Small Changes

June 30, 2010

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Written by Emily McClements, Contributing Writer
If there's anything you should know about me, it's that I'm all about taking baby steps. Most of the changes that we have made in our lives and around our home, [...]

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Easy Breakfast Ideas: From Scratch, With Real Food

June 23, 2010

Written by Anne Elliott, Contributing Writer
As my family increased in size, I started trying to figure out more inexpensive ideas for breakfast. It had nothing to do with health back then. Later I found out that making breakfast at home was also one of the easiest and most influential things we could do to improve [...]

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Real Food Encouragement: Whole Wheat Bread

April 28, 2010

By Sherrie Cook, Contributing Writer
Confession: I am not so skilled in the kitchen.
Conflict: I need to write a blog post about a real food kitchen for Keeper of the Home.
Solution: Write about hope. Hope for those of us who feel clueless and overwhelmed at the thought of making better choices for our families. Hope that [...]

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Real Food Makeover: The Woody Family

April 27, 2010

This week's makeover is for the Woody Family. There is mom Stephanie, dad Josh and children Delaney (5), Dawson (3), & Finn (2).
How They Currently Eat:
This family particularly touched me with the email they sent me to be chosen as one of the makeover families. Here is an excerpt from it:
Our journey to being a [...]

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Real Food Makeover- The Anderson Family, Pt 2

April 19, 2010

This is a continuation of last week's makeover for the Anderson family.
This week I want to share a sample menu plan. It won't look quite as specific as the menu plan for the W family, because mom Andi is already a regular menu planner and has certain meals/themes that she uses each week, so instead [...]

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Real Food Makeover: The Anderson Family

April 13, 2010

I am just loving these makeovers! They are long and take more work than my usual posts, but to me, there is nothing like really digging in and getting practical for particular families. Are you enjoying these posts, too? I pray that they are a blessing, for both the families involved, and those that read [...]

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How to Cook Vegetables: Steaming, Pan Cooking and Lots of Tasty Recipes

April 12, 2010

"I know we should eat more vegetables, but..."
This is a common refrain. I bet you've even said it yourself. Vegetables tend to be one of the most under-appreciated parts of the food kingdom, and sadly, one that very few people have learned to truly incorporate into their regular eating habits.
The video above is a clip [...]

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Real Food Makeover- The “W” Family, Part 2

April 8, 2010

Continuing on from the first installment of this week's Real Food Makeover...
What to Buy, Where to Buy It
One fantastic thing that the "W's" mentioned is that there is a an enthusiastic local foods movement in their area, including a co-op, farmer's markets and CSAs. I think that the co-op would be an excellent starting place.
Last [...]

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Real Food Makeover: The “W” Family

April 6, 2010

Introducing the first of four families to receive a Real Food Makeover! Each week, I will be highlighting a different family and offering suggestions and resources to help them along the road to eating more real, whole, healthy foods.

Meet the W. family: Mom "D" (37), Dad "M" (35), son "I" (3) and twin daughters "G' [...]

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A Simple Plan for Healthy Food: The GNOWFGLINS Fundamentals eCourse

February 10, 2010

Edit: Wardeh just sent me a link to watch a video sneak peak! Learn how to make Soaked Muffins and get a feel for what this eCourse will be like. Let Wardeh show you how to make soaked muffins!

Image by Elena Ho
All those who read Nourishing Traditions for the first time and felt entirely overwhelmed, [...]

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