Monday Mania 1/16/2012

by Sarah, The Healthy Home Economist on January 15, 2012

Welcome to Monday Mania, a health and wellness carnival where Real Foodies who blog come together to link up their popular posts.

These posts might be Real Food recipes, Book Reviews, Natural Remedies, or Green Home Tips. They might even be a blogger’s take on a media health report, a videoblog, podcast, or an exciting giveaway!

In short, these Awesome Posts are a complete free for all of incredible Real Foodie Wisdom! So, roll up your sleeves, link up and show us your stuff! Can’t wait to see what your Real Foodie brains have turned out recently!

Guidelines for Participating

* Please link up your blog post using the Linky widget below. If you are posting a recipe, only REAL FOOD recipes are permitted please! This means no processed food ingredients.

Hint: Tofu and textured vegetable protein are not Real Food. Neither are Splenda, soy milk, protein powder, or white sugar/white flour. Posts that do not qualify as Real Food will be deleted.

* Please link the URL of your actual blog post and not your blog’s home page.

* Remember to link this post back to your blog and leave a comment. Thanks!

Sarah, The Healthy Home Economist

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HealthyHomeEconomist (@HealthyHomeEcon) (@HealthyHomeEcon) (@HealthyHomeEcon) (@HealthyHomeEcon) January 15, 2012 at 9:45 pm

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Joy at The Liberated Kitchen January 15, 2012 at 10:00 pm

Hi again!
This week I revamped an old post about going out to eat on a special diet. While we normally cook and eat at home or bring our food wherever we go, every now and then we want to enjoy an evening out with friends. These are the tricks we use to make sure we stay safe!
http://theliberatedkitchenpdx.com/basics/going-out-to-eat/
Joy
Joy at The Liberated Kitchen\’s last post: Beef Stew

Linnae January 15, 2012 at 10:36 pm

This week I am sharing 2 delicious fermented foods- Carrot Pickles and Beet Relish!
Linnae\’s last post: Recipe: Carrot Pickles & Beet Relish

Tessa Simpson January 15, 2012 at 11:18 pm

I shared a great ‘cookie’ that has been healthified! They put the regular ole fig newtons to shame!
Thank you for hosting Sarah!

Tessa Simpson\’s last post: Gluten Free Vegan Fig Newton Bars

Tessa Domestic Diva January 17, 2012 at 7:04 pm: Hey i goofed and erased my original post and had to re-do it. COuld you delete post #13 if you get to it? That link will not work anymore thanks to my hasty clicking……I added a new link
Tessa Domestic Diva\’s last post: Gluten Free Vegan Fig Newtons

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Stanley Fishman @ Tender Grassfed Meat January 15, 2012 at 11:39 pm

Thanks for hosting! My post this week is about a simple alternative to weight loss surgery, which used to be common before World War II—a low-carb, high-fat diet for weight loss. This diet would have been full of nutrients from the fat of grassfed animals. A low-carb, high-fat diet made with real food is satisfying and very nutritious.
Stanley Fishman @ Tender Grassfed Meat\’s last post: Before Weight Loss Surgery — Try Grassfed Fat

Katie @ Riddlelove January 16, 2012 at 12:01 am

HI there! This week I’m sharing our homemade taco seasoning recipe. Thanks for hosting!
http://www.riddlelove.com/2012/01/homemade-taco-seasoning-recipe.html
Katie @ Riddlelove\’s last post: Weekly Menu Plan #13 ~ Keeping Warm & Comfy

Adrienne @ Whole New Mom January 16, 2012 at 12:16 am

Thanks for hosting, Sarah.

Sharing my Top 10 Healthy Posts of 2011 – from food freedom to autism, to kitchen tips – and more. Enjoy!
Adrienne @ Whole New Mom\’s last post: Top 10 Posts of 2011 (Kitchen Tips, Health, Food Freedom and More!)

Lisa @ Real Food Digest January 16, 2012 at 12:47 am

Thanks for hosting Sarah!
For those that don’t have a food dehydrator I offer some tips for making oven-baked kale chips.
Lisa @ Real Food Digest\’s last post: Kale Chips Recipe and Tips

Real Food Digest (@realfooddigest) January 16, 2012 at 12:49 am

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Dawn @ Small Footprint Family January 16, 2012 at 2:47 am

Why pay retail or “whole paycheck” prices for grass-fed beef, natural toothpaste and coconut oil? Starting or joining a food buying club can not only get you better prices, but a connection to your local farmers and your neighbors too. My post is about how to start one in your community…
Dawn @ Small Footprint Family\’s last post: Why You Should Start a Food Buying Club This Year

Jen January 16, 2012 at 2:53 am

I posted 4 this week – review of an ebook- simply clean, easy rice spaghetti with a good jarred sauce, a coconut flour giveaway, and a guest post about real food examples of cured diseases.
Jen\’s last post: Is Your Incurable Disease Curable?

clickclackgorilla January 16, 2012 at 5:08 am

Heya everybody, happy Monday!

This week I did a “day in the life” post of a real food day during my pregnancy. I’m still on my real food journey, and keeping track has helped to motivate me to stay on track. Hope some of you can stop by and give me some tips about what you ate during your pregnancy (or just some real food quick snack tips in general!).

Cheers!

http://www.clickclackgorilla.com/2012/01/16/real-food-and-pregnancy-a-day-in-the-life/
clickclackgorilla\’s last post: real food and pregnancy: a day in the life

marina January 16, 2012 at 8:58 am

I am linking to my second blog giveaway, for Canadians. Tropical Traditions coconut oil.
marina\’s last post: Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil Giveaway, value of $29.95 (Canadian Residents only)

mossy stone January 16, 2012 at 9:34 am

This week is the first in a series of recipes from Nourishing Traditions:http://mossgrownstone.wordpress.com/2012/01/15/cooking-from-nourishing-traditions-chicken-with-cream-sauce/
mossy_stone
mossy stone\’s last post: Probiotics- For Life

Lauren Hairston Collado January 16, 2012 at 9:39 am

Hi Sarah! Happy Monday and thanks for hosting! I’ve linked up recipes for Shrimp and Dill soup, Beef and Carrot Stew with Parsnip and Potato Mash and a menu of traditional Scandinavian dishes to go with the movie Queen Christina.

Thanks again,
Lauren
Lauren Hairston Collado\’s last post: Life This Week: January 16, 1939

Octavian @ Full Fat Nutrition January 16, 2012 at 9:58 am

I put a link to a review of the Vibram FiveFingers shoes. However, I put “my name” in the “your name” box, not the name of my post. Hope you can fix that Sarah

Thanks for hosting this.

Octavian
Octavian @ Full Fat Nutrition\’s last post: Vibram FiveFingers KOMODOSPORT review

Amanda @ Traditional Foods January 16, 2012 at 10:05 am

Thanks for hosting! I shared a coconut oil review
Amanda @ Traditional Foods\’s last post: Bone Broth: 12 Days Of Gelatin

Justine @The Lone Home Ranger January 16, 2012 at 10:24 am

I’m embarking on a GAPS-like diet and shared my diet plan with linked-up recipes I made for the week: http://www.lonehomeranger.com/2012/01/caterpillar-non-diet.html

I also shared my mom’s heirloom bread recipe with some breadmaking tips: http://www.lonehomeranger.com/2012/01/babcis-bread-cultivating-need-to-knead.html

Thanks for hosting!
Justine @The Lone Home Ranger\’s last post: the busy and the tired

Michelle @ Simplify, Live, Love January 16, 2012 at 10:51 am

Hi there! Thanks for hosting. I linked up a recipe for homemade 9 grain bread that I make in 5 loaf batches so I have extra to save. It’s delish and I hope you like it!
Michelle @ Simplify, Live, Love\’s last post: Weekly Menu / Freezer Cooking Plan 1/16

Meagan January 16, 2012 at 10:51 am

I am sharing my recipe for grain-free lemon biscuit cookies – they’re great for kids AND adults and have a really nice lemon zest flavor
http://mutritiousnuffins.blogspot.com/2011/12/grain-free-lemon-biscuit-cookies.html
Meagan\’s last post: Grain-free Lemon Biscuit Cookies

Christine January 16, 2012 at 11:38 am

Hi Sarah,

Thanks once again for hosting! This week I’ve compiled my 2012 New Year’s Goals and I am encouraging others to focus on their health and be realistic.
Christine\’s last post: Happy New Year ~ Goals for 2012

Kelli January 16, 2012 at 11:48 am

My blog post on the truth behind the polio epidemics and what else may have possibly caused them.
Kelli\’s last post: Polio: Virus,Toxin, or Both?

Jennifer @ How to Peel an Onion January 16, 2012 at 11:55 am

Hi Sarah,

I shared my recipe for a cream herb salad dressing – full of flavor, healthy fats, and probiotics! Store-bought just can’t compare – of course, does it ever?

Thanks for hosting, and have a great week!
Jennifer @ How to Peel an Onion\’s last post: Homemade: Creamy Herb Salad Dressing

Melissa @ Dyno-mom January 16, 2012 at 11:56 am

Thanks for hosting! This week on my blog I am highlighting other peoples blogs with some links to the great things that have inspired me over the last week. I have been trying to post a good foodie link a day on my new Facebook page and decided to compile them together into a single post for my blog. I also linked to post of my own about free or cheap (like one buck books) for self-publishing. You don’t need to spend a lot to get your book out there. Hope you can all stop by!
Melissa @ Dyno-mom\’s last post: Cool posts I have run across…

lydia January 16, 2012 at 11:57 am

Thanks again for hosting Sarah!

Sharing a base recipe for smoothies with lots of suggestions on what you can add to seriously bump up the nutrition!
lydia\’s last post: Smoothie Love: How to Sneak Extra Nutrition Into Your Kids

Meghan January 16, 2012 at 11:57 am

I shared my recipe for grain-free zucchini pasta with meat sauce as well as my post about why you might consider GAPS. Thanks for hosting!
Meghan\’s last post: How to Make Water Kefir

Emily @ Recipes to Nourish January 16, 2012 at 12:48 pm

Thank you so much for hosting! I shared a Chai Tea recipe. My version does not have black tea and has a few uncommon herbs in it (for extra nourishment). It’s absolutely delicious. Thanks again.
http://recipestonourish.blogspot.com/2012/01/chai-tea.html
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish\’s last post: Baked Chili Meatballs

Jill Nienhiser January 16, 2012 at 1:07 pm

I never had parsnips until I was grown–so sad. Here’s my favorite way to make them: http://farmfoodblog.com/fried-parsnips/. Very simple and delicious.
Jill Nienhiser\’s last post: Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-01-13

The Boost Team January 16, 2012 at 1:16 pm

Thanks for hosting manic mondays. We linked a post to three simple recipes – one for breakfast, lunch, and dinner – for those living a fast-paced life that want something quick.
The Boost Team\’s last post: Scripture of the Week

Heba @ My Life in a Pyramid January 16, 2012 at 1:24 pm

Hi Sarah! Thanks for hosting again I posted two this week – one about Egyptian-Style Preserved Lemons (from my Middle-Eastern focused site, mideats.com) and a recipe for Scalloped Potatoes au Gratin, a marriage of Scalloped Potatoes and Potatoes au Gratin – absolute creamy deliciousness for a cold winter’s day. Have a great day!
Heba @ My Life in a Pyramid\’s last post: Scalloped Potatoes Au Gratin: A Creamy Winter Favorite

Emily Bartlett @ Holistic Kid January 16, 2012 at 1:30 pm

Hi Sarah! Hope you’re doing well. This week I’m sharing my post: Earthing – Are You Connected? I’m fascinated by this simple yet powerful concept that our planet’s energy is essential to our health and vitality, yet we humans have manage to become completely disconnected. When was the last time your bare feet touched the Earth?
Happy Monday!
http://www.holistickid.com/earthing-are-you-connected/
Emily Bartlett @ Holistic Kid\’s last post: Earthing – Are You Connected?

Marina Gutner January 16, 2012 at 1:33 pm

I just posted a link to the article about Precision Nutrition program and Gourmet Nutrition Cookbook for Fit Food Lovers and those who want to become one. The cookbook has over 120 recipes to show you how to use fresh ingredients to make nutritious meals
http://outsmartdisease.com/precision-nutrition-system-and-thyroid-diet
Marina Gutner\’s last post: How to Recover from Fibromyalgia by Overcoming Hidden Thyroid Hormone Resistance

nancy@skinnykitchen.com January 16, 2012 at 2:02 pm

Thanks for making Mondays so fun Sara!
Today I shared my recipe for Absolutely Delicious, Skinny Beef and Bean Enchilada Casserole.
nancy@skinnykitchen.com\’s last post: Absolutely Delicious, Skinny Beef and Bean Enchilada Casserole

Vicky January 16, 2012 at 2:23 pm

Hi! I’ve linked my parsley and lemon butter recipe this week! thank you for hosting!
Vicky\’s last post: Apple Sauce GF SCD

Shaye @ The Elliott Homestead January 16, 2012 at 2:32 pm

I’ve really gettin’ into this lactofermentation thing….
http://www.theelliotthomestead.blogspot.com/2012/01/lacto-fermented-fruit-kvass.html

Thanks for hosting!

Soli January 16, 2012 at 4:43 pm

Hi everyone! My post this week is actually a guest post about one way to potentially save money in your household: sewing your own clothing.
Soli\’s last post: Sewing with a plan

Lavina January 16, 2012 at 5:15 pm

I am sharing my soaked oat breakfast bread recipe!
Lavina\’s last post: Soaked Oat Breakfast Bread

Danielle January 16, 2012 at 5:19 pm

Sourdough English Muffin recipe I’ve been using….yum!!!

Debbie @ Easy Natural Food January 16, 2012 at 7:21 pm

Thanks for hosting, Sarah! I’ve linked up my recipe for Spiced Broccoli and Coconut Milk Soup
Debbie @ Easy Natural Food\’s last post: Spiced Broccoli and Coconut Milk Soup

Susan January 16, 2012 at 7:49 pm

Thanks for hosting! I’ve included a delicious peach tart recipe.
http://paleorecipes.tv/recipes/paleo-peach-tart-recipe/
Susan\’s last post: Paleo Peach Tart Recipe

D. January 16, 2012 at 8:33 pm

#81 – fat free cottage cheese, fat free sour cream, low/reduced fat cheddar cheese, LEAN ground beef (and at the bottom of the page she “explains” why the beef without much fat is better for you).

Really?

The recipe sounds good, but I’ll not be using her fat free, low fat, lean beef ingredient list, to be sure. If I make it I’ll be using my homemade cottage cheese and sour cream (from HIGH fat raw cow milk) and our grass-fed beef isn’t lean and we add coconut oil or butter when we fry it!

The lady who writes that blog needs a lesson in good fats/bad fats.

Starlene January 16, 2012 at 11:03 pm

I linked up my Pork Roast Croquettes, inspired by my Mom’s Salmon Patty Croquettes. This is a great way to use meat that has a dry texture (I think boiled chicken would work great!). Thanks for hosting!
Starlene\’s last post: Sleepy = Leptin Sensitive?

Megan January 16, 2012 at 11:48 pm

I have a great giveaway going on from Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company! Come check it out!
http://wifemommahomemaker.blogspot.com/2012/01/baker-creek-giveaway.html
Megan\’s last post: ***Baker Creek Giveaway***

Kendahl @ Our Nourishing Roots January 17, 2012 at 10:56 am

I’m so excited that we’re finally starting the GAPS Challenge! If you want to join in, it’s still not too late. Come by and see what we’re up to

http://www.ournourishingroots.com/january-15-2012-day-one-of-the-gaps-challenge/
Kendahl @ Our Nourishing Roots\’s last post: January 15, 2012: Day One of the GAPS Challenge

Patrick January 17, 2012 at 2:11 pm

Thanks for the chance to link my blog, The National Fork. I included my recent post titled Monsanto Destroys World Agriculture. I posted twice because the first time I entered my name in the “your name” field. Sorry, I’ll know better next time.
Patrick\’s last post: Review: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life

Kelsi January 18, 2012 at 10:53 am