Monday Mania 4/2/2012

by Sarah, The Healthy Home Economist on April 1, 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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Susan April 1, 2012 at 11:26 pm

I make a wonderful jam with only two ingredients – fruit and maple syrup. I’m sure you will enjoy it! http://learningandyearning.wordpress.com/2011/06/23/strawberry-maple-jam/
Susan\’s last post: Back to Eden

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Michelle @ Simplify, Live, Love April 1, 2012 at 11:39 pm

Hi! Thanks for hosting. I linked up 2 posts – one on my gutter salad garden (YUM), and one on 4 frugal, non-toxic cleaning supplies no green home should be without! Have a great week. :-)

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shannon April 1, 2012 at 11:49 pm

i was so excited to participate, that i accidentally linked up three times. please if you can erase the posts with my name. it’s just the mother’s milk tonic entry… thanks again. take care!!

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Stanley Fishman @ Tender Grassfed Meat April 2, 2012 at 12:05 am

My post this week explains some reasons why the price of grassfed meat is going up and why it is still worth it. If people don’t buy grassfed meat, then grassfed meat could disappear.
Stanley Fishman @ Tender Grassfed Meat\’s last post: Why Grassfed Meat Costs More and Is Worth It

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Katie @ Riddlelove April 2, 2012 at 12:29 am

This week I’m sharing our menu plan, complete with recipe links and to do lists. I’m also sharing our raw apple pie kefir smoothie recipe. Thanks for hosting!
http://www.riddlelove.com/2012/01/raw-apple-pie-kefir-smoothie-recipe.html
Katie @ Riddlelove\’s last post: Weekly Menu Plan #21 ~ Easter Week!

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Halle @ Whole Lifestyle Nutrition April 2, 2012 at 1:10 am

Thanks for hosting! This week I am sharing my organic veggie dip that is kid tested and kid approved :)
http://wholelifestylenutrition.com/recipes/condiments-sauces/family-friendly-fridays-organic-veggie-dip-recipe/
I am also sharing my video on how to naturally create a non stick surface on your stainless steel pans. http://wholelifestylenutrition.com/videos/how-to-cook-on-season-a-stainless-steel-pan-to-create-a-non-stick-surface/
Have a great week!

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Debbie @ Easy Natural Food April 2, 2012 at 1:20 am

This week I’m sharing my Split Pea and Spinach Stew, my Garlic Herb Butter recipe, and a sweet treats edition of my new weekly feature Menu Inspirations! Thanks for hosting!

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Dawn @ Small Footprint Family April 2, 2012 at 3:59 am

Thanks for hosting!!

This week I’ve posted on the dangers of disposable diapers for International Real Diaper Week and the “Great Cloth Diaper Change” World Record Competition, which begins April 16, 2012.

Did you know that even “eco-friendly” disposables can cause major health and environmental problems, or that it’s pretty easy to learn to raise your baby without using any diapers at all?
Dawn @ Small Footprint Family\’s last post: Why Disposable Diapers are Dirty and Dangerous

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Katie April 2, 2012 at 7:02 am

Thanks for hosting.

I shared a recipe for healthier cupcakes without refined sugars and tips on starting seeds to save money in the garden.

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Kathy (aka Mrs Dull) April 2, 2012 at 7:35 am

Hi Everyone! Do you sometimes think your kitchen is getting in your way? I know I do. Well, my post this week is some musings on the topic. Also, I’ve shared my take on Mrs Dull’s Pot Roast recipe, written in the 1930′s.
Kathy (aka Mrs Dull)\’s last post: A Word About Inadequate Kitchens and Tools

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Danielle April 2, 2012 at 7:46 am

Thanks for hosting!
I posted an update on my real food journey.

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Jenni Wilson April 2, 2012 at 8:33 am

Instead of drinking soda and other sugared drinks to cool off, I’ve been drinking tons of “sassy water.” This healthy substitute is filtered water with lemon and wild orange essential oils and a dash of stevia. It’s sooooo good!
Jenni Wilson\’s last post: What’s To Love About doTERRA Diffusers? A Review

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Amber April 2, 2012 at 10:01 am

Happy Monday!

This week I am sharing 2 recipes…

(1) A roasted asparagus soup complimented with lemon and thyme. Vegan and SCD friendly.

http://www.thetastyalternative.com/2012/03/roasted-asparagus-soup-veganscd.html

(2) Super delicious sautéed lemon pepper Brussels Sprouts. My kids LOVE this and eat it up. The perfect spring dish.

http://www.thetastyalternative.com/2012/03/sauteed-lemon-pepper-brussels-sprouts.html

Have a great week!

Be Well,
–Amber
Amber\’s last post: Monthly Round-Up: March 2012

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emily duff April 2, 2012 at 10:18 am

this Family2Table post is about The Art & Joy of the Sandwich. enjoy!
emily duff\’s last post: The Art and Joy of the Sandwich

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Jill Nienhiser April 2, 2012 at 10:21 am

Love my unusual garlic crusher–and I finally tracked down where you can get one too!
http://farmfoodblog.com/great-kitchen-tools-the-best-garlic-crusher/
Jill Nienhiser\’s last post: Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-03-30

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Jamie April 2, 2012 at 10:47 am

Lots of great stuff posted today! :)
Jamie\’s last post: Menu Idea Monday: English Muffin Toasting Bread

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Jill April 2, 2012 at 10:50 am

Starting my kombucha second ferment. Flavorings and yumminess!
http://www.firstcomeshealth.com/2012/03/diy-kombucha-phase-2/
Jill\’s last post: Pittsburgh Farm to Table Conference

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maggie April 2, 2012 at 11:43 am

Another entry discusses going primal, daily use of apple cider vinegar and unrefined coconut oil, and grain-free, sugarless treats! http://maggieorganizingchaos.blogspot.com/2012/02/fencepost-maggies-first-blog-entry.html

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maggie April 2, 2012 at 11:53 am

http://maggieorganizingchaos.blogspot.com/2012/04/real-food-and-its-varied-uses.html
“Real Food and its Varied Uses”
This link includes direct links to my real food related posts!

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maggie April 2, 2012 at 11:53 am
Justine @ The Lone Home Ranger April 2, 2012 at 12:39 pm

I shared two posts today, the first is about how you can make three meals in a row using your crock pot without tons of dishes, a great time-saver for our busy times: http://www.lonehomeranger.com/2012/03/crock-pot-play-more-cook-less.html

The second is a round-up of canning resources: http://www.lonehomeranger.com/2012/04/canning-round-up-squared-my-first-of.html

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Elisabeth @ Old Thyme Kitchen April 2, 2012 at 12:39 pm

Thanks for hostessing. I linked up a quirky up side to fermenting.

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Vicky April 2, 2012 at 12:44 pm

Hi! I shared my recipe for grain free Roasted Hazelnut and Chocolate Chip Cookies today! Thank you for hosting and have a lovely week!
Vicky\’s last post: Cauliflower and Lentil Soup GF SCD

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kara April 2, 2012 at 1:06 pm

Great stuff this week! Thanks!
kara\’s last post: Homemade Almond Milk

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Emily @ Recipes to Nourish April 2, 2012 at 1:10 pm

Thank you so much for hosting! I shared a Oven-Baked Burgers recipe. They are so simple to make and packed with veggies (kale, cilantro and carrots). Thanks again.

http://recipestonourish.blogspot.com/2012/04/oven-baked-burgers.html
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish\’s last post: Oven-Baked Burgers

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Kelli April 2, 2012 at 1:33 pm

My post on the health properties of common Ohio weeds occupied with pictures of the plants themselves that I took.
Kelli\’s last post: Health Properties Of Common Weeds

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Melissa @ Dyno-mom April 2, 2012 at 1:48 pm

Thanks for hosting! This week I linked to an easy oven baked roasted red pepper fish tacos. It is quick and easy to throw together but tastes fantastic and looks impressive! That makes it a win-win in my book.
Melissa @ Dyno-mom\’s last post: Red pepper fish tacos…

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Kendahl @ Our Nourishing Roots April 2, 2012 at 1:53 pm

This week I am sharing my recipe for homemade Almond Roca. This is the old-fashioned way to make it, with honey! So it’s GAPS-legal :) The optional chocolate layer is even GAPS-legal, because I make mine with honey as well. Enjoy!

http://www.ournourishingroots.com/old-fashioned-almond-roca-honey-sweetened/
Kendahl @ Our Nourishing Roots\’s last post: Old-Fashioned Almond Roca (Honey-Sweetened)

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Meghan April 2, 2012 at 1:54 pm

I shared two posts: how I’m using milk of magnesia as my new natural deodorant, and why I choose natural family planning/fertility awareness as my birth control option. Thanks for hosting!
Meghan\’s last post: Update on My Food/Wellness Goals for January-March

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Kimberly Hartke April 2, 2012 at 2:50 pm

Hi Sarah! Since I have a blog carnival on Monday’s thought I would enter my carnival into yours!

Thanks for all you do to promote real sanity when it comes to health and wellness!

Kimberly
Kimberly Hartke\’s last post: Weekend Gourmet Blog Carnival, April 2, 2012

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Joanna @ plus other good stuff April 2, 2012 at 3:11 pm

Thanks for hosting this carnival! I’m linking up a delicious and healthy treat: chocolate chip cookie dough bites! They are made with soaked and dried nuts and oats, coconut oil and honey. They are a cinch to put together and a great snack to have on hand!
Joanna @ plus other good stuff\’s last post: Healthy Cookie Dough Bites

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Julie April 2, 2012 at 3:35 pm

We’re filling our freezer tomorrow with an amazing amount of real food:
http://realfoodlittlerock.blogspot.com/2012/04/batch-cooking-day-menu.html

HB also shares how she can debone a chicken in less than 4 minutes
http://realfoodlittlerock.blogspot.com/2012/04/video-how-to-debone-whole-chicken-in.html
Julie\’s last post: Stewed Chicken (for Burritos)

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Sarah April 2, 2012 at 3:39 pm

Thanks for hosting!
Sarah\’s last post: Make-ahead Monday #13

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Andrea (Andreas Kitchen) April 2, 2012 at 4:00 pm

Today I shared my recipe for Pork and Vegetable Stew. I have been making one version or another of this for years and it is always comforting and tastes great!
http://www.andreaskitchen.net/2012/03/pork-vegetable-stew/

Thanks for hosting!
Andrea (Andreas Kitchen)\’s last post: Coffee Muffins with Chocolate Chips or Raisins

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Kelsey April 2, 2012 at 8:26 pm

Today I’m sharing some safe alternatives to toxic bleach! Come learn how to banish this incredibly dangerous toxin from your home!
Kelsey\’s last post: Giveaway Winner: Soma Cube

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Gabi April 2, 2012 at 9:21 pm

This week I posted about the egregious behaviour of the Michigan gov’t in attempting to decimate heritage pig breeds, which would devastate independent, small, clean-food pig farms. This has far-reaching precedent implications and would threaten pastured lard sources!
Gabi\’s last post: Food Freedoms and Parental Rights Fall Prey to Tyranny and Greed

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Holly April 2, 2012 at 10:49 pm

Thank you for hosting!

This week I’m sharing a post about our family movie night and some to-die-for popcorn. It tastes just like movie theater popcorn, but so much better for you.
Holly\’s last post: Family Movie Night and Homemade Movie Theater Popcorn!

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Amanda @ Traditional Foods April 3, 2012 at 12:54 pm

Thanks for hosting! I shared a recipe for cream of broccoli soup, a great cold weather food.

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Rachel @ day2day joys April 3, 2012 at 1:36 pm

Thanks for the link up! I shared 3 posts this week! Blessings!

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Kim Daly April 3, 2012 at 8:36 pm

Thanks for hosting. This week I demystified egg labels (Make an EGGcellent Choice). Cheers!
Kim Daly\’s last post: Demystifying Labels to Make an EGGcellent Choice

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Emily @ Holistic Kid April 4, 2012 at 10:44 am

Hi and thanks for hosting! This week I’m sharing a recipe for Raw Liver Shooters. As daunting as it may sound, raw liver consumption just requires a little creativity and courage . This is a great way to enjoy one of the most nutrient dense and utterly energizing super foods on the planet!

Have a great week!
Emily @ Holistic Kid\’s last post: If It’s Worth Doing, It’s Worth Doing Poorly First

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Dan Moffett April 5, 2012 at 10:23 am

Thank you for this effort.
I have added a link to my blog.
It’s full of the information I have learned during the past two years.
In that time I have turned my life around. I’ve lost 155 pounds and all the health concerns that went along with it.
My blog tells my story along with links to news articles, videos, and select recipes.
I am so thankful for the freedom and health my new lifestyle gives me.

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Kendahl @ Our Nourishing Roots April 5, 2012 at 2:06 pm

Also, I finally put up my tried and true recipe for Bacon, Egg, and Cheese “Muffins”. It’s one of my favorite bulk/make-ahead meals, especially since breakfast can get in a rut sometimes and it’s nice to spice it up!

http://www.ournourishingroots.com/make-ahead-breakfast-bacon-egg-and-cheese-muffins/
Kendahl @ Our Nourishing Roots\’s last post: Make-Ahead Breakfast: Bacon, Egg, and Cheese “Muffins”

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