I know, I know - everyone out there is crazy for coconut oil. I am too. I absolutely love coconut oil and it truly is a very healthy fat option. However, I love ghee more and here are 5 reasons why. 5 Ways Ghee is More Awesome Than Coconut Oil 1. Higher Smoke Point. Ghee’s ... Continue Reading
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Homemade Tip Wednesday: How to Make Crispy French Fries
I will admit it: I am a sucker for French fries. Isn't everyone? There are many techniques involved in making a perfectly crisp French fry. I will share how I do it. Yes, you can make mock French fries in the oven to avoid the oil…this post isn't about that. This post is about ... Continue Reading
Got Real Milk?
Got Real Milk? I picked up my 3 gallons of raw milk this past weekend and got a nice surprise. One of the gallons we purchased had a full 6 cups of cream on top! I have no idea how we got so lucky! There is nothing else like real milk - not even organic! Skim milk certainly ... Continue Reading
The Easiest Way to Make Odd Bits
If you are new to real food cooking, then you may or may not be aware of the fact that we practice nose to tail eating; meaning eating the entire animal. Why? Two reasons: 1) it makes grass fed meat affordable and 2) waste not want not. Just like anything else, you will ... Continue Reading
How to Make Cultured Butter
Making cultured butter from raw milk is actually quite simple. Did you know that milk isn’t the same throughout the year? Milk nutrient quantity is highest in the spring when the cows are able to eat rapidly growing lush green grass after a long winter of eating mostly hay. I ... Continue Reading
Bacon Herb Cream Cheese Dip aka Savory Fat Bomb
Hi everyone! As you know - I have been busy working on my ebook so I have some guest posts from some up and coming blogs for you to check out. Today we have one from DJ who blogs over at DJFoodie. He has an amazing story to share! Not Your Average Ordinary Everyday Fat Bomb I'm ... Continue Reading