Monday Mania 4/9/2012

by Sarah, The Healthy Home Economist on April 8, 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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Vicky April 8, 2012 at 10:09 pm

Hi! Thank you for hosting! I shared a plain sponge cake recipe today which is grain free, dairy free and suitable for the Specific Carbohydrate Diet.

Have a lovely week!
Vicky\’s last post: Grain Free Plain Sponge Cake SCD GF DF

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Stanley Fishman @ Tender Grassfed Meat April 8, 2012 at 10:19 pm

My post this week is about how nutritious and nutrient-dense bone marrow is.
Stanley Fishman @ Tender Grassfed Meat\’s last post: The Most Paleo Food, Bone Marrow, Easy and Delicious

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Allison April 8, 2012 at 10:33 pm

Thanks for hosting, Sarah! This week my post is on helping you decide which Milk to buy when raw isn’t an option.
Allison\’s last post: Happy Easter!

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Andrea @ Frugally Sustainable April 8, 2012 at 11:10 pm

Thanks so much for hosting Sarah! I always enjoy networking and reading the other posts! Thank you for all you do :)
Andrea @ Frugally Sustainable\’s last post: What Should I Do If I Can’t Grow a Garden?

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Laura @ Gluten Free Pantry April 8, 2012 at 11:31 pm

Thank you for hosting such a great event every Monday Sarah! Happy Easter and have a fabulous week!
Laura @ Gluten Free Pantry\’s last post: 30 Second Smoothie! (Sugar Free & Vegan)

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Amanda @ Traditional Foods April 8, 2012 at 11:57 pm

Thanks for hosting! I shared a profile of schizandra berry, a brain-boosting, stress-fighting fruit.
Amanda @ Traditional Foods\’s last post: Friday Food Flicks — A Food-Inspired Photo Link Up for 4-6-2012

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Leslie April 9, 2012 at 1:05 am

Thanks for hosting this Sarah. I recently made changes in my highschool cafeteria after talking to administrators! Local food for the win!
Leslie\’s last post: When someone tells you “You’re such a beautiful and nice person. You are a good person.”

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Debbie @ Easy Natural Food April 9, 2012 at 1:15 am

This week I’m sharing my Carrot and Cardamom Soup w/ Coconut Milk and my Italian Chicken and Sausage Casserole. Have a wonderful week!

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Katie @ Riddlelove April 9, 2012 at 1:23 am

Happy Monday! This week I’m sharing our current weekly menu plan, complete with recipes, as well as our nibble tray idea, where the kids can make their own lunches, and like it! Thanks for hosting!
http://www.riddlelove.com/2012/01/nibble-trays-kids-do-work-lunch.html
Katie @ Riddlelove\’s last post: Weekly Plan #23 ~ Simple Spring Dishes

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Wendy (The Local Cook) April 9, 2012 at 2:51 am

I accidentally hit return too fast so if you can, please delete #44.

Thank you for hosting!
Wendy (The Local Cook)\’s last post: Grilled Recipes Link Up

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Dawn @ Small Footprint Family April 9, 2012 at 3:50 am

Happy Easter and Passover! This week I’ve posted on how to control fungus gnats and damping off organically so your seedlings are healthy and ready to go into the garden. I’ve also posted about the Leading Lady organic nursing camisole giveaway I’m hosting.

Have a great week and thanks again for hosting!
Dawn @ Small Footprint Family\’s last post: Controlling Fungus Gnats and Damping Off Organically

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Susan April 9, 2012 at 6:47 am
Octavian @ Full Fat Nutrition April 9, 2012 at 7:42 am

Thanks for hosting.
Please check out the post I linked. We need to get as many signatures as possible.
Octavian @ Full Fat Nutrition\’s last post: Raw milk politics in Canada

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thingsmybellylikes April 9, 2012 at 8:13 am

Hi (and happy Easter Monday!)

I’ve posted a grain-free, gluten-free version of oreo cookies made with a coconut flour biscuit and a cream cheese filling. It’s weird but it works.

Thanks, as ever, for hosting – this is such a great resource!

Cat

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Kaley April 9, 2012 at 8:37 am

Great idea. I need to come up with a great recipe and share it.
Kaley\’s last post: No Sugar Challenge

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Jenni April 9, 2012 at 9:06 am

My recipe is Oven-Baked Salmon with Smoked Paprika. Thanks for hosting! :)
Jenni\’s last post: Mommy Monday Link-Up {4.9.12}

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Lea H @ Nourishing Treasures April 9, 2012 at 9:39 am
Andrea (@FrSeed2Stomach) April 9, 2012 at 9:39 am

Anyone out there confused by all the different types of oats? From groats to quick-cooking, my latest post explains the degrees of processing and provides some great tips for preparing your perfect bowl of nutritious and tasty morning oatmeal.

Thanks for hosting!

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Lori @ Laurel of Leaves April 9, 2012 at 10:18 am

Good morning! I’ve shared a post on 5 Simple Tips to Green Your Backyard. It’s part of a Growing Green series in honor of Earth Day this month!
Lori @ Laurel of Leaves\’s last post: 5 Simple Tips to Green Your Backyard

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Angela April 9, 2012 at 10:19 am

Sorry I put my name instead of the name of the entry! LOL

http://www.highdesertchronicles.com/2012/03/homemade-butter/
Angela\’s last post: Today Was a Full Work Day!

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Kelli April 9, 2012 at 10:21 am

My latest post on the link between a bad diet and depression along with what else affects mental health.
Kelli\’s last post: Link Between A Bad Diet And Depression

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Judy@Savoring Today April 9, 2012 at 10:23 am

Sharing Salmon Dill Chowder, a great springtime soup easy to pull together.
Judy@Savoring Today\’s last post: Inspired Reflection at Easter: Soul Food

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Jenni Wilson April 9, 2012 at 10:45 am

Isn’t it nice to wake up to breakfast already made? To have something to eat that will sustain you and doesn’t make you feel cruddy? Especially when you have to get kids out the door early?

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Danielle @ Poor and Gluten Free April 9, 2012 at 10:58 am

So glad I just found your site! What a great resource. Thanks very much for hosting – I’ve posted a recipe for updated German potato dumplings, vegetarian gravy, and carrot salad.

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Emily @ Holistic Kid April 9, 2012 at 11:13 am

Hi and thanks for hosting! This week I’m sharing my post, If It’s Worth Doing, It’s Worth Doing Poorly First – inspiration for those who may feel intimidated by their kitchen, and also a reminder, the mantra “try and try again” applies to more that just preparing good food.

Have a great week!

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Sarah April 9, 2012 at 11:20 am

Thanks for hosting! I’m inviting everyone to join me in a 30 day sugar fast!
Sarah\’s last post: Why sugar fasting? (part 2)

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Amy Love@Real Food Whole Health April 9, 2012 at 11:22 am

Hi! Thanks for hosting, Sarah! We are sharing an article on proper potty posture (are YOU practicing it??) and including a GIVEAWAY and discount for a potty stool!
Amy Love@Real Food Whole Health\’s last post: Are You Practicing Proper Potty Posture? (Plus a Giveaway!)

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Kristen April 9, 2012 at 12:11 pm

Thanks for hosting! I’ve been gaga about making mushroom sauce/soup since Thanksgiving, and I finally found my favorite! So I shared my Cream of Mushroom for Two :-)
Kristen\’s last post: Sunday Sidetrips

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Coco O'Donneldl April 9, 2012 at 12:20 pm

Thanks, Sarah! More info on the dangers of soy!

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Emily @ Recipes to Nourish April 9, 2012 at 12:29 pm

Thanks so much for hosting! I shared a Chocolate Covered Frozen Banana Bites recipe. They are so yummy and easy to make. Vegan-option included. Thanks again.

http://recipestonourish.blogspot.com/2012/04/chocolate-covered-frozen-banana-bites.html
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish\’s last post: Chocolate Covered Frozen Banana Bites

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Gabi April 9, 2012 at 1:43 pm

After much work and editing, I have posted the treatise I wrote years ago on why we don’t vaccinate. Sarah, one of your recent vaccine posts appears in my list of vaccine awareness links. Thanks for your work and effort in this realm!!

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John Baxley April 9, 2012 at 3:37 pm

Use oatmeal cookie receipe adding shredded carrots and pecan pieces. You end up with what I call “Oaties”. They are just like brownies. The moisture in the carrots makes them swell up just right. Enjoy!

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John Baxley April 9, 2012 at 3:54 pm

Buy a 50 ft. roll of turkey wire 4 ft. high with 2″ x 4″ spacing. Cut it in three 15 ft. lengths with 2″ extra wire sticking out at one end to hook onto the other end. Bring the ends together to form a large cage about 4 ft. in diameter. Use the 2″ piece to hook the ends together from top to bottom. Now weave vertical blind slats in the fence wire horizontally all the way around from top to bottom to make a large basket. This 50 ft. roll will make you three baskets. Be sure you locate each basket on level ground. Fill each basket with leaves,any kind except pine needles, and keep adding leaves for at least 2 weeks as they settle. This is very, very important because the leaves will pack down like a sponge. At the end of 2 weeks put at least 6 inches of planting soil on top covering the entire surface over the leaves. You must plant now because the weight of the soil will press the leaves down further and it will be hard to plant reaching over the fence wire after it settles. It will continue to settle for about 2 to 6 weeks depending on the type of leaves and the amount of rain. It should stop settling at about a 3 ft. height or waist height, ideal for those using wheelchairs. After the soil has settled to this point cut the top 10 inches of the fence wire off leaving 2 inch pieces sticking up all the way around, about 90 pieces. Bend these down inside to avoid being cut by the sharp ends. Save the part you cut off for use later. In 2 to 3 years it will have settled to about 2 ft. or less. This is slow composting also known as anaerobic digestion. In the end you end up with good humus. When you are ready to start over just lift the wire cage off leaving a large cake of humus, set the cage in a new location, put the 10 inch piece back on top, fill it with leaves, keep adding leaves for 2 weeks, add 6 inches of soil and you’ve started all over again. Plant

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Candice April 9, 2012 at 5:30 pm

Excited to be sharing my first recipe on Monday Mania – our favorite banana pancake/mini muffin recipe which is gluten and grain-free, sugar free and can be made dairy free too although we use grass fed cow’s milk yogurt in ours.
Candice\’s last post: New Product Alert: Vital Farms Pasture-Raised Organic Eggs

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Amber April 9, 2012 at 6:26 pm

Happy Monday,

This week I am sharing 3 healthy, fun recipes:

(1) Strawberry Almond Ice Cream (SCD friendly, cane-sugar free, dairy free, soy free)

http://www.thetastyalternative.com/2012/04/strawberry-almond-ice-cream-scd.html

(2) Baked Apple and Cranberry Breakfast Crumble (SCD friendly, grain free, dairy free, cane-sugar free)

http://www.thetastyalternative.com/2012/04/baked-apple-with-cranberries-crisp-my.html

(3) Allergy-Friendly Coconut Pineapple Cupcakes (common tree nut free, dairy free, gluten free, egg free, soy free, gum free, cane-sugar free)

Have a great week!
–Amber
Amber\’s last post: Strawberry Almond Ice Cream (SCD Friendly)

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Kim Daly April 9, 2012 at 8:55 pm

Thanks for hosting. This week I shared a red pepper, asparagus and goat cheese quiche. So easy to make and a great way to use up the season’s bounty of asparagus!
Kim Daly\’s last post: Red Pepper, Asparagus and Goat Cheese Quiche

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Kinsey April 10, 2012 at 12:37 am

I added my recipe for Pumpkin Chip Muffins. They are delicious and an easy, portable breakfast.
Kinsey\’s last post: Pumpkin Chip Muffins: A recipe in progress

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Megan of RojerThat.com April 10, 2012 at 8:13 pm

I blogged about my first successful batch of homemade vinegar, it wasn’t as hard as I feared!
http://rojerthat.com/2012/04/04/homemade-organic-vinegar/
Megan of RojerThat.com\’s last post: Candy Makes Him Nuts

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Megan of RojerThat.com April 11, 2012 at 11:06 am

I blogged about the challenges involved in keeping our children chemical free.
Candy Makes Him Nuts!
http://rojerthat.com/2012/04/09/candy-makes-him-nuts/
Megan of RojerThat.com\’s last post: What Do Carseats and Star Trek Have In Common?

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Kimberly Hartke April 12, 2012 at 10:55 am

Hi, all! I submitted a guest blog by Joette Calabrese for her square pie crust recipe. She has some awesome suggestions for the perfect flaky pie crust! Oh, and by the way, it is gluten free!

http://hartkeisonline.com/recipes-2/gluten-free-pie-crust-recipe/

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