by Raia | Jul 5, 2016 | Natural Living
This easy, DIY shampoo is free of toxic ingredients and promotes healthy, strong hair. My journey to natural hair care began 5 years ago, after the birth of my 3rd child. I had just discovered I was gluten-intolerant, and it sparked a “get rid of all the junk in...
by Donielle Baker | Jan 22, 2014 | Fertility Diet, Fertility diet recipes, Soups and Stews
Everyone has a friend that has “THAT” recipe. You know the one, the recipe that is soooo good that she has to give it out whenever she brings it to a potluck or people don’t leave her alone? All of my friends (and I) absolutely love my friend...
by Jess | Nov 19, 2013 | Breads and grains, Fertility Diet, Fertility diet recipes, Side Dishes
When I first started following a gluten-free lifestyle, I was not excited about the holiday season. After all, my all-time favorite Thanksgiving dish was stuffing. My mother makes the most amazing wheat and pumpernickel bread stuffing. The savory flavors of sage and...
by Donielle Baker | Oct 11, 2011 | Breads and grains, Fertility Diet, Fertility diet recipes, Gluten Free
Making your own homemade tortillas shells is not just easy – it opens you up to a world of very tasty food. Back in the day I’d soak and prepare whole wheat tortilla shells for tacos or sandwich wraps. But since my family has gone gluten free, I’ve...
by Donielle Baker | Aug 30, 2011 | Fertility Diet, Fertility diet recipes, Gluten Free, Side Dishes
Crispy potatoes call to me, so while on Pinterest awhile back, I pinned these in my “recipes to try” board. And try I did! These potatoes are soft underneath, yet have a pleasant crispy top. And the aroma of the roasting garlic was a wonderful touch as...
by Donielle Baker | Aug 10, 2011 | Fertility Diet, Gluten Free, Main Dish
A few weeks ago I grew my own mushrooms for this recipe. Amazed at the process and how quickly they grew, I have decided that yes….homegrown foods are always better. It’s always a wonderful thing when you can pick your food just moments before cooking! ...
by Donielle Baker | Jul 25, 2011 | Desserts and Sweet Things, Fertility Diet, Fertility diet recipes
Delightfully sweet, yet not overly so, these homemade peanut butter cups are an indulgence you can feel good about. Healthy? Not necessarily… but with natural and unrefined ingredients these homemade peanut butter cups hit the spot. I like to have these on hand...
by Donielle Baker | Jun 7, 2011 | Fertility Diet, Salads and Dressings
Summer weather is finally here in Michigan, and the first few weeks in June signal strawberry season! Normally eaten plain or in one of many desserts, they also pair beautifully with a bed of greens. I’ve craved this salad since getting my first taste of it when...
by Donielle Baker | May 24, 2011 | Breads and grains, Fertility Diet, Fertility diet recipes, Gluten Free, Snacks
Using mostly whole grain flours and butternut squash for sweetness, these muffins are definitely categorized as delicious. I made these gluten-free for our family, and while I’d recommend you all try different flours every once in a while, you can also make...
by Donielle Baker | May 17, 2011 | Fertility Diet, Fertility diet recipes, Gluten Free, Grain-free, Main Dish
Salmon patties offer a fun and tasty way to make sure you get your omega 3’s, and when you choose wild caught you’ll be consuming a variety of healthy fats and nutrients. My family absolutely love these, the kids gobble them right up and ask for more and...
by Donielle Baker | Apr 27, 2011 | Fertility Diet, Fertility diet recipes, Gluten Free, Grain-free, Salads and Dressings, Side Dishes
The change of seasons brings about new menus and new flavors; spring brings lightness to our meals with fresh produce. This spring salad not only brings a lot of color to your plate, but a variety of nutrients as well – many of them offering some fabulous...
by Donielle Baker | Apr 19, 2011 | Beverages, Fertility Diet, Fertility diet recipes
Spring is quickly approaching and recipes for warm, comforting foods will soon be replaced with those for fresh, light foods. Here in Michigan we’re still trapped in our ‘warm one day, cold the next’ cycle and I still enjoy a nice drink that helps...
by Donielle Baker | Mar 23, 2011 | Fertility Diet, Fertility diet recipes, Gluten Free, Grain-free, Side Dishes
Containing many of the same health boosting sulpher compounds that their allium cousins the onion and garlic, leeks add wonderful flavor to foods, but can also star on their own. This leek gratin makes a great side dish to just about any dinner. I originally found a...
by Donielle Baker | Mar 14, 2011 | Fertility Diet, Soups and Stews, Traditional Food Preparation
Making your own broth is one of the most nourishing foods you can make for your family, yet one of the most frugal. Nourishing broth should be a staple in every home and consumed a few times a week. “Science validates what our grandmothers knew. .. Stock contains...
by Donielle Baker | Feb 25, 2011 | Breads and grains, Fermented, Cultured, and Living Foods, Fertility Diet, Fertility diet recipes, Traditional Food Preparation
Sourdough breads often seem like an unattainable feat, but these sourdough pancakes, using only a few simple ingredients, are as easy as a boxed mix and much, much tastier. As an added benefit, through the preparation of the sourdough, they are also easier for you...
by Donielle Baker | Feb 11, 2011 | Desserts and Sweet Things, Fertility Diet, Fertility diet recipes
Maybe it’s the fact that I grew up with a mother who loved them, or maybe it’s just the perfect combination of mint and dark chocolate, but peppermint patties are still one of my favorite indulgences. As I continue to move completely away from all refined...
