We started changing our lifestyle – mostly diet – in the Spring and Summer of 2015. Nicki had been diagnosed with cancer earlier that year and in our efforts to live healthier we were beginning to realize the dangers of a highly processed diet. Not surprisingly, both of us began to lose weight just from cutting […]
I hesitate to say that there’s a drawback to getting into making sourdough bread…but there is. Don’t get me wrong – the many benefits far outweigh the negative, and it may be a stretch to even call it a negative when push comes to shove. But, this one thing has been weighing on me: What […]
We don’t eat a ton of sweets or desserts in our house, but when we do, we like to keep it simple and, of course, healthy. This recipe is all of that, and delicious! As a southerner, cornbread and cobbler are two of the main food groups we believe in. This pairs both in a way […]
I mean, who doesn’t like pancakes? The problem is most pancake mixes are full of sugar, processed wheat, hydrolized-isolated-lauryleaniosis-24…or whatever. Fortunately, that’s not the only way to make pancakes (and not the only version of a pancake), and the other way is just as easy, tastes much better, and is entirely healthier.
I’m not immune to hunger pangs at random times of the day. Actually, I tend to get hungry pretty much all day long. At work I keep a drawer full of fruit, nuts, muesli, or whole wheat crackers to stave off those cravings, but at home I have a different, and tastier, solution. Plain Greek […]
If you’ve had a dutch baby before, most likely your mouth starts watering and stomach grumbling just at the mention of one. If you haven’t had one…saddle up, this will change your life. Call them Dutch Babies, German pancakes, Bismark, Dutch Puff, or whatever…they are essentially giant popovers and are typically served for breakfast, although more savory […]
Looking back to before Nicki’s diagnosis (and our wake up call), we were sick. It’s easy to see now, but we were completely ignorant to it. Both of us had bad eating habits. We both struggled with joint pain, skin problems, tension headaches, and more. Marshall had high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high liver enzyme counts, and […]
There are essentially three staple meals in our house: chips and salsa (don’t judge), burrito bowls, and homemade pizza. This recipe makes the latter incredibly easy and delicious and it’s adapted from 100 Days of Real Food. Tips for Cooking Pizza This is super important – set your oven to 500 degrees or as […]
“It’s Cancer…” Two words. Simple, yet powerful. In the fall of 2014, Nicki was diagnosed, having just turned 26, with breast cancer. Our life was a little tumultuous before then – by that point, I had lost my job and income and we had moved across the country – but that seems like a […]
It’s okay to Go slow… With Grocery Shopping; When we first started our Unrefining Project, grocery shopping took about 4x as long. Every label was scrutinized, gram of sugar counted, and unfamiliar ingredient searched. Just going for one item became an arduous process. But it was worth it. And, after a while, we got more familiar with the process and […]
What is real food? If you read 100 Days of Real Food and In Defense of Food, you’ll know that real food is minimally processed and without additives or synthetic chemicals. Here are a few principles to follow: Whole fruits and vegetables are ideally grown without pesticides and very minimally processed (technically freezing, chopping, canning, […]
There are hundreds of diets, fad nutrition trends, “strategies,” and plenty of overwhelming advice that can send you chasing after the wrong foods or nutritional “needs.” After all, the health industry can’t be profitable long term if everyone actually became healthier, right? When we first started, we made some mistakes and chased the wrong leads. Our […]