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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">My toddler made me pretty proud. His teacher told me that they colored ice-cream for a lesson at school and when she asked if his was green for mint chocolate chip he said "No, it's green tea". I am so happy that he's learning to associate healthy items with food and he knows what natural colors are.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> </span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLmTrfDJKj44r-EhE95rOK6wWoPiNPjyFHht-lWfcjzyQo0PjcRwEz_0HECvmn-92tGEcG7BoLBQXpnRLwIeTk3ksejKRDIVDJmfOEmttkJVOmEH_Lw-nHd42KYlckls-uDv-dckPtYbdf/s1600/IMG_2231.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLmTrfDJKj44r-EhE95rOK6wWoPiNPjyFHht-lWfcjzyQo0PjcRwEz_0HECvmn-92tGEcG7BoLBQXpnRLwIeTk3ksejKRDIVDJmfOEmttkJVOmEH_Lw-nHd42KYlckls-uDv-dckPtYbdf/s200/IMG_2231.jpg" width="150" /></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Of course I wanted to reinforce this lesson so I decided to make some green tea ice-cream. I have only recently tried matcha when our local tea shop started offering it 'bullet proof' style. It is so delicious and creamy, I like regular brewed green tea, but I love matcha! I made this recipe extra healthy by sweetening it with fruit. Matcha has some caffeine in it so we've been enjoying this treat earlier in the day. It is very rich and creamy so a small serving goes a long way. Enjoy!</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Add the dates and turn the heat off.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Let the mixture sit for about 45 minutes so the tea flavor develops and the dates soften.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Add the entire pot to a blender and blend until completely smooth. I blended on high for about 1 minute. It will just depend on the power of your blender.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Let the mixture cool in the fridge for several hours or pop in the freezer for an hour.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Pour into an icecream maker per the manufacture instructions or if you don't have an icecream maker pour directly into pop molds, although it won't be quite as creamy.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">*I used deglet noor dates, a cup is 16-20. If you use medjool dates it will be 10-12. You can taste the mixture after you blend and add more if its not as sweet as you like.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">The almond butter is optional but it adds a nice layer of flavor and complements the grassy notes of the matcha. You can try a different nut or seed butter or leave it out to make it nut free.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">As Fall approaches my inner teenage girl starts salivating with the possibility of pumpkin-spiced-everything. It's cliche and I don't care because it is also delicious. The apple, another fall favorite I'm uber excited for, does not fall far from the tree; our toddler is obsessed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I'm happy to oblige this fall favorite but I wanted him to have some healthy options. I've made a couple versions of this but finally settled on a simple, fruit sweetened, and vegan delight. If you want some instant gratification try the Paleo Mama's <a href="http://thepaleomama.com/2013/10/pumpkin-pie-ice-cream-5-minutes/">pumpkin banana ice-cream.</a> I totally made some while I waited for ours to freeze. When I shared the sneak peek on Instagram @mommyandherlatte I think I said it has 4 ingredients, I guess it's technically 5, but either way its really easy to make and some clean ingredients. Enjoy!</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">If you don't have pumpkin pie spice use 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp dry ginger, 1/8 tsp nutmeg, and 1/8 tsp of clove. </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">This recipe is easily doubled for a larger family.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Feel free to use a different sweeter, if you use coconut sugar or another granulated sweeter just make sure it dissolves before adding the corn.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Coconut flour varies by brand. I use Trader Joe's brand. If you aren't strictly gluten free then you can use about a tablespoon of regular flour.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Today I have a super decadent treat for you. I don't buy peanut butter very often because I really can't control myself around the stuff, but after getting into a passionate conversation with a friend about our mutual peanut butter love; the itch had to be scratched. Lately I've been working on making deserts that are only sweetened with fruit; bananas or dates usually work well. So, I had the peanut butter and I had the banana, but where was the pizzazz? Leave it to my husband to challenge me. He informed me that Elvis Presley was famous for making fried PB&B sandwiches so 'why don't you make it taste fried without frying it'. Mmmkay... well after a little "research" I found out he fried them in bacon fat. This was right up my alley because if you are a female on the mom's side of my family then you have a jar of bacon fat for making fried rice, its just a fact. If you think I'm totally bonkers for adding bacon fat to this then try butter, if you want them vegan then try palm shortening. These cookies have a delicious sweet and savory thing going on. I had to make 2 batches because my toddler and I ate them all before I could snap photos. Enjoy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1 very ripe medium banana</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">2 tbls bacon fat</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">.5 tsp baking powder</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Add all of the ingredients and mix well</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Scoop by the tablespoon onto a parchment lined baking sheet. The dough is pretty sticky, if you wet your fingers it can be easier to work with. Do not flatten out.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Bake for 11 minutes until golden. Let them cool before serving.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Store in the fridge for several days or freeze for later.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">These are not extremely sweet, but my toddler loved them. Make sure your banana has black spots.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I tested these flattened out and as little mounds, the texture is much better if you just leave them the shape of the tablespoon.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">To get bacon fat just fry up a pan of bacon and pour off the grease. Yum! Try palm shortening or butter to replace the bacon fat but you will lose some of the flavor.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Serves 4</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Adapted from <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/carrot-chile-and-cilantro-soup/" target="_blank">this recipe</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1/2-3/4 lb carrots, roughly chopped</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1 medium/large russet potato, peeled and roughly chopped</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">2 large cloves of garlic, minced</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">2 Tbls <a href="http://wellnessmama.com/17623/taco-seasoning-recipe/" target="_blank">homemade taco seasoning</a>, you could sub just chili powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">6 cups chicken stock</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1 tsp salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1/2 lemon, juiced (about 2 Tbls)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Once the meat is done, remove it with a slotted spoon into a dish and reserve the oil for the next step. If you prefer you can drain off the oil and add your favorite cooking oil, if using conventionally raised meat this is probably a better option. If your beef was very lean and didn't produce a lot of oil then add 1-2 tablespoons of cooking oil.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Add the chopped onions to the pot with the oil and sauté over medium heat for about 5 minutes, then add the garlic and sauté for another 3 minutes.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Stir in the chopped carrots, peeled and chopped potato, and taco seasoning.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Add the stock, bring to a boil then reduce to simmer for 20-30 minutes until the veggies are tender.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Let the soup cool slightly off the burner, I gave it about 10 minutes, then blend. Either use an immersion blender directly in the pot or pour into a vented blender. I used a vented blender, be careful when blending hot liquids as sometimes they can shoot out of the top; you may need to do it in 2 batches.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Once the soup is blended, add the ground beef, salt, and lemon juice. </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">You can use plain chili powder, or part chili powder and part paprika if you don't have a taco seasoning handy. I highly recommend the<a href="http://wellnessmama.com/17623/taco-seasoning-recipe/" target="_blank"> mix from Wellness Mama</a>. I make big batches of it to keep around.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I used grass-fed beef because the fats have been shown to be <a href="http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-disease/expert-answers/grass-fed-beef/faq-20058059" target="_blank">healthier</a>, but you can use any kind of ground beef.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">To make this more like a chili add 1 1/2 cups of cooked beans at the end.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">If you do not care for potato or are looking to make this lower carb then try about 2 cups of cauliflower florets in place of the potato.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">When we had our son two years ago I did a lot of planning. I researched low toxicity baby gear, compiled lists of baby items parents said they used most, and made sure we had every possible thing we needed for when baby got here; down to nail clippers, emergency infant Advil, and this little thing that vibrated on his chest and made him chill out when he got his diaper changed. The one thing I didn't do was plan for my post partum time. I think the sum of my food prep was making banana bread, which we devoured at the hospital, and some mothers milk tea. Even though in all my research I read that you should freeze or arrange some meals, I somehow, either in ignorance or denial, just ignored the advice. We didn't starve but we ate pretty terrible for the first month. I had some family come by and make a few meals but it was mostly ordering out or me eating protein thin mints all day until my husband came home and cooked. Well lesson learned! This time around I have a full freezer and a plan. To get everything made in about a week I simply made the meal for dinner and doubled the recipe to freeze some. It was especially great with the deserts because we got a little desert every night!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I made and froze several meals that can be thawed and cooked in the slow cooker or quickly in the oven. I made enough of each to have several portions and stocked up on frozen vegetables as quick sides.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Curry Chicken Legs</b>- Frozen chicken legs and wings tossed in curry, salt, and pepper. Thaw and bake on 425 for about 45 minutes. Serve with veggies or rice.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>BBQ Pulled Chicken</b>- Frozen chicken breast and thighs with homemade BBQ sauce. Thaw and cook on low in the crock pot for 6-8 hours. Serve with veggies or rice or make sandwiches.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Asian Pulled Pork</b>- Frozen boston butt with homemade teriyaki sauce. I mixed coconut aminos, honey, fresh grated ginger, garlic, lemon juice, and sea salt for the sauce. Thaw and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Add some frozen broccoli the last 2 hours. Serve over rice.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Frozen Pizzas</b>- Homemade<a href="http://www.savorylotus.com/rosemary-garlic-flatbread-gluten-grain-nut-free-paleo/" target="_blank"> pizza crus</a>t and <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/easy-pizza-sauce-i/" target="_blank">sauce</a> topped with chicken and vegan cheese. I pre-cooked the crust and then added the sauce and toppings, froze, and then wrapped in foil then plastic wrap. Cook on 425oF from frozen for 10-15 minutes until cheese melts.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Squash Fries</b>- I peeled and de-seeded several butternut squash; tossed in avocado oil salt and pepper and froze on a sheet before putting into a freezer bag. Cook on a lined sheet on 425oF for about 25 minutes until crispy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://fedandfit.com/2014/05/15/paleo-bbq-sauce/" target="_blank">Homemade BBQ Sauce</a></b>- I made the sweet version with smoked sea salt. I froze several jars because BBQ sauce on anything is delicious.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.mommyandherlatte.com/2014/01/31-days-of-green-day-17-cilantro.html" target="_blank"><b>Cilantro Freezer Sauce</b></a>- These are great in rice, over meat or veggies, or to make a quick aioli. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Guacamole</b>- Did you know you can freeze guacamole? For the best texture use dry spice like onion powder instead of fresh onion which will make it watery. I like just mashed avocado, lime juice, salt, onion granules, garlic granules, and cumin.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Bone Broth and Chicken Stock</b>- I have plenty of quarts in the freezer for making quick soups or for cooking rice. Broth is very nourishing and I love making egg drop soup with it.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Salad Dressings</b>- I made and froze several types of salad dressings. Megan over at <a href="http://detoxinista.com/2013/09/healthy-freezer-meals/" target="_blank">The Detoxinista</a> has all the best salad dressings and other food prep tips. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I made and froze all of these items, many can be eaten straight from the freezer and will quell my sweet tooth! It has been hard not to dig into them while we wait for baby.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.mommyandherlatte.com/2014/07/sunflower-seed-brownie-bites.html" target="_blank">Sunflower Seed Brownie Bites</a></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://civilizedcavemancooking.com/recipes/desserts/paleo-banana-bread/" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Banana Muffins</a>- I used <a href="http://www.mommyandherlatte.com/2014/05/toasted-coconut-butter.html" target="_blank">toasted coconut butter</a> instead of almond butter to keep these nut free.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.mommyandherlatte.com/2014/08/pudding-pops-for-tots.html" target="_blank">Chocolate Pudding Pop's</a></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I fully intend on sending a family member out for bagged lettuce and fresh fruit but I went ahead and stocked up on some items.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Sardines</b>- I know these aren't everyones favorite but a tin of sardines mixed with avocado and sauerkraut is one of my favorite meals.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Plantain Chips</b>- from Trader Joes. We all love these instead of traditional corn tortillas.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Apple Chips</b>- I love BareNaked brand for a sweet snack.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Coconut Water</b>- Perfect for re-hydrating, especially since I will be tandem nursing. I also plan to bring some to the hospital. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Eggs</b>- We bought several dozen from the farmers market. Eggs take almost zero time to cook and my toddler enjoys helping crack them. Fresh eggs will last several months and pasture raised eggs are very <a href="http://www.motherearthnews.com/homesteading-and-livestock/eggs-zl0z0703zswa.aspx" target="_blank">nutritious</a>. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Frozen Fruit and Veggies</b>-While I love going to the farmers market, I plan on relying on frozen veggies for a bit. I buy bulk organic from Costco.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I was cleaning out my pantry yesterday (read: nesting) and I found a can of organic pumpkin puree. Even though the high season of pumpkin recipes is gone we are having some winter weather around here so I though it was fitting. I'm working on stocking our freezer with meals, snacks and treats for when our new addition arrives *hopefully any day now* so I thought pumpkin brownies would be perfect. I made these super allergy friendly since we are still working on figuring out our sons allergies. These are dense fudge style brownies, my husbands favorite. Enjoy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Adapted from <a href="http://www.tessadomesticdiva.com/2013/06/dense-fudgey-chocolate-brownies-paleo-vegan-nut-free.html" target="_blank">Tessa the Domestic Diva</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">6 tablespoons of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HDJZWO/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000HDJZWO&linkCode=as2&tag=momandherlat-20&linkId=3VL6JIR3COS7KFLC">allergy free mini chocolate chips</a> (4oz)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1/2 cup water</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">3 tbl <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004WOMWWE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B004WOMWWE&linkCode=as2&tag=momandherlat-20&linkId=77HB74BBSJWTOZYG">palm shortening</a> (you can use butter or more coconut oil)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1/2 cup coconut sugar (you can use brown sugar)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">15oz can pumpkin puree, about 1.75 cup</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1/2 tsp sea salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1/2 tsp baking soda</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1/2 cup coconut flour</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Combine the 6 tablespoons of chocolate chips, water, coconut oil, and palm shortening in a pot and heat gently until melted. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Remove from heat and mix in coconut sugar and pumpkin until smooth.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">In a separate bowl whisk together all of the dry ingredients making sure to get out any clumps.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir well. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Mix in the 1/2 cup of chocolate chips if desired.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Spread the batter into the parchment lined baking dish and baked for about 25 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. These may look a little wet on the top even when they are done so do the toothpick test.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Let them cool completely before cutting or they will come apart.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I am long overdue for a a blog post. We have been busy around here getting ready for our new family member and doing the <a href="http://gapsdiet.com/" target="_blank">GAPS diet</a>. You can read more about it here, but it is a gut healing diet that we are trying out for our son's eczema and my husband autoimmune diseases. It seems to be helping so far but it is a lot of work. I was used to preparing most of our meals but it requires that I prepare all of them plus extra things like bone broth and fermented vegetables. So how am I keeping up with everything while nearing the end of my pregnancy? I treat myself to one of these delicious lattes quite often. There is some debate about caffeine and pregnancy, I'm in the 'a little bit is okay' club but this latte works great with decaf or <a href="http://elanaspantry.com/dandelion-root-coffee/" target="_blank">dandelion coffee</a> too. Enjoy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1 cup full fat coconut milk</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1/3 cup <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005ZBH0TS/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B005ZBH0TS&linkCode=as2&tag=momandherlat-20&linkId=QRPOBZ5RTRDR5QCS">coconut sugar </a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=momandherlat-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B005ZBH0TS" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1/2 tsp course sea salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1 tsp GF vanilla extract</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Be careful when blending hot liquids. You can place a dish towel over the vent so you don't get hit with coffee. I like to start by pulsing and then hitting blend, it usually doesn't spew out with this method.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">**Collagen hydrolysate is a type of gelatin. Wellness Mama has a</span><a href="http://wellnessmama.com/3058/collagen-hydrolysate/" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank"> great post about it</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">. It is what makes this coffee full of protein and it adds to the frothiness, you can leave it out if you don't have any or if you want to make this vegan then use a scoop of vegan protein powder like brown rice powder.</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I love the new year and everyones sense of determination and new beginning (however short lived they may be). Though I try not to make any grand unrealistic resolutions, I do use the motivation this time of year to better myself and our family in practical ways. One simple way that our family has made healthy changes in the past is to start making 'processed' food items at home. Not only does this save money, but it is a lot healthier than most things I can buy in the store. I've talked <a href="http://www.mommyandherlatte.com/2014/04/how-to-build-better-salad.html" target="_blank">before</a> about how we make all of our own salad dressings, and I realized we've been making our own mayo for a few years now. I was never satisfied with the ingredients in store-bought mayo, most have a lot of unhealthy oils, preservatives, or unnecessary sugar or stabilizers. I was intimidated to try and make it myself though, and I admit there have been some flops, but after some tweaking and practice the results now are consistently great. It doesn't take much time to whip up your own mayo so why not give it a try? Don't worry if it's not perfect the first time, it may take a few times to get the technique right; the biggest issue I have had is not getting it to emulsify and thicken properly, you can still use it as a salad dressing when this happens. Enjoy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1 large egg yolk, preferably room temperature</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1 tsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1 tbl honey or maple syrup </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1/4 tsp prepared mustard, yellow or Dijon is fine</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1/8 tsp salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1+ cups avocado oil</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">While whisking the mixture, add one drop (yes one) of oil and whisk.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Continue whisking while very slowly adding the oil, start with drops and once it is combining well pour in a slow steady stream. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Continue whisking and adding oil until the mayo reaches the desired thickness. It will vary each time you make it but should be around 1 cup of oil.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Store in an airtight container in the fridge. I have kept this refrigerated for several weeks without issue. I usually go by the date on my eggs to use it by as the lemon juice, salt, and honey, all help to naturally preserve this. Just use your best judgement and do a small taste test if you feel it is getting old.</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It is best to use fresh pasture raised eggs, not only are they healthier for you but the mayo will taste better and last longer. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If you can't find avocado oil, (I buy a good quality one at Costco) you can use other types of oils to make mayo. I do not recommend using straight olive oil as it has a strong flavor but an olive oil blended with sunflower oil or works well. While sunflower oil isn't the healthiest oil, it is a good compromise when blended. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My mayo always comes out a yellow color, I have no idea how the ones in the store are so white.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Check out <a href="http://nomnompaleo.com/post/3440774534/paleo-mayonnaise" target="_blank">Nom Nom Paleo's mayo</a> made with macadamia oil and <a href="http://wellnessmama.com/1739/healthy-mayonnaise/" target="_blank">Wellness Mama's mayo</a> made with an olive oil/coconut oil blend</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I don't think I've publicly admitted my love for corn and corn products yet. My name is Morgan, and I freaking love me some corn. Unfortunately, like most love stories, corn does not reciprocate my love. It's not that I'm allergic, but it certainly doesn't digest well. I've given up corn cereals, polenta, and even whole corn (except for a couple fresh ears in the summer, worth it!), but I refuse to give up popcorn. It would have to cause me more than a minor bellyache for me to quit. We gave away our microwave a few years back and haven't missed it. I absolutely love fresh popcorn popped in coconut oil with a little sea salt hot off the stove and have even found local organic kernels from <a href="http://grassfedcow.com/" target="_blank">Riverview Farms</a> (they also have amazing meat if you are in the Georgia area). I certainly reserve it as a treat, but my toddler also got the undying-love-for-popcorn gene, so it is a more frequent treat now! If you've been to the grocery store at all in the past month then you've undoubtedly seen bags of this this stuff. I did purchase one for a holiday party and it was a big hit. A few days later my son came asking me for the "choc poppa-corn". I figured I could probably make a slightly healthier version for cheaper at home. And I was right! I used healthy coconut oil, organic popcorn, and low glycemic coconut sugar. Whether you need a last minute gift, something to feed the influx of guests at your house, or just a treat to watch a holiday movie with, this kettle corn will certainly hit the spot. Enjoy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">2 tbl coconut oil (you could use avocado oil too)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">2 tbl coconut sugar (sucanat, turbinado, or brown sugar will also work)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">3/4 tsp salt or to taste</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1/2 cup chocolate chips (<a href="http://enjoylifefoods.com/our-foods/baking-chocolate/chocolate-for-baking-mini-chips/" target="_blank">this brand</a> is dairy, soy, and gluten free)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1 tsp coconut oil</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">A medium to large size pot with a lid or use a heat resistant plate or dish to cover the top</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">A large bowl to toss the popcorn</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">One or two cookie sheets or jelly roll pans</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Begin to heat two tablespoons of coconut oil over medium heat. Place three popcorn kernels into the oil and cover. When you hear all three pop the oil is ready.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Once the oil is ready, quickly add the sugar and kernels and cover. Begin gently shaking the pot immediately.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Once you hear a lot of popping, alternate picking the pot up and shaking for a few seconds and holding over the heat for a few seconds. This method will keep the kernels from burning.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Once the popping slows to a few pops per second, take it off the heat and keep shaking until you don't hear anymore popping.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Dump the popcorn into a large bowl and immediately toss with salt.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Spread the kernels into one layer on a cookie sheet, you may need two sheets depending on the size.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Make your chocolate sauce by melting half a cup of chocolate chips with 1 tsp coconut oil. You can use the <a href="http://detoxinista.com/2014/07/my-favorite-2-ingredient-lotion/" target="_blank">double-boiler method,</a> but I prefer to put the chips and coconut oil in an oven safe dish and heat in the oven on 300oF for about 8 minutes until the chips look wet, and then stir.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Once the chocolate sauce is ready, use a spoon to drizzle over the popcorn. It helps if you flick the spoon a little bit. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Place the sheets in the freezer for about 5 minutes until the chocolate is firm.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Break apart the popcorn and store in a sealed container in the fridge for about 4 days. It loses some of it's freshness each day.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">You can use any kind of high heat cooking oil, but I recommend the coconut for the health and the flavor. Avocado oil would be great too.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">My husband is in a <a href="http://thelmemusic.wix.com/theliberalmediaelite" target="_blank">band </a>(sexy I know), and this year they decided to have a holiday party. I was excited for the chance to make a fun holiday treat, but was stumped on what to make. Unfortunately our son had an all nighter last week and in my 3am haze this idea came to me. It's fun enough for kids and sophisticated enough for adults. Enjoy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Makes 20 mini cups</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Gluten Free*, Vegan*</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">For the filling:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">2 cups shelled unsalted pistachios (almost a pounds worth in the shell)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">4 Tbls coconut oil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1 Tbl maple syrup</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1/2 tsp vanilla extract</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1 cup dark chocolate chips, non dairy*</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1 tbl coconut oil</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">For the decoration</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">20 <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001H803P6/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001H803P6&linkCode=as2&tag=momandherlat-20&linkId=Y2QLH4CZ654CKAPI">gluten free* pretzels</a> cut in half</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">20 pomegranate arils </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">optional pine nuts for "non-red-nosed reindeer"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">You will also need 20 mini cupcake liners or a silicon mini cupcake pan</span><br />
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<li>First make the filling. Shell the pistachios and add 2 cups to a small food processor with the coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla.</li>
<li>Begin by pulsing to break the nuts up and then process for several minutes until you have a mostly smooth nut butter. You will have to stop and scrape down the sides several times. Just take it slow so you don't burn the motor out. </li>
<li>When it reaches a smooth enough texture scrape it into a bowl and put it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to let it firm up some. You don't need it to hold together but you don't want it too liquid either.</li>
<li>Cut the pretzels at the bottom (not where they cross) to form antlers (see pictures), and remove the arils from the pomegranate.</li>
<li>Now make the chocolate sauce by melting the chocolate chips and coconut oil together. You can do the double broiler method by heating a small amount of water in a pot and putting the chips in a ceramic bowl over the pot or you can place them in an oven safe bowl in a hot oven for a few minutes until they look wet and then stir.</li>
<li>Once the chocolate is ready make the cups by placing about 1 tsp of chocolate sauce into each cup and use the back of a spoon to press the chocolate up the side of the cup. The cup should be coated, except for the top 1/4inch. </li>
<li>Place the cups in the freezer for about 10 minutes to firm up.</li>
<li>Now you can fill the cups with a rounded teaspoon of the pistachio filling. Press it down slightly with a spoon. You will probably have a little bit of filling leftover.</li>
<li>Top each cup with about 1/2 teaspoon of chocolate and use the back of the spoon to smooth it over the filling. </li>
<li>Press the pretzels with the rounded side up into the top part of the cup, press them in enough so that they touch the filling. Put a pomegranate aril in the center for the nose.</li>
<li>Put them into the fridge to finish hardening the chocolate.</li>
<li>Store these in the fridge for 3-4 days. It is best to pull them out right before serving as they will get soft if left at room temperature for too long.</li>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrMq9i1yvvItBVCExhnnJ38BXSs_DJZGikjvN1BijKwoAg6hZP6BRTcuXtx33VNJ5Mpg56zttvlSlB9DtLncr_kJfH8r4TMK-woXr7-UEOXfPB-JFmRK79h-G_jscuYl62V5HMTMkl15v0/s1600/applechips3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrMq9i1yvvItBVCExhnnJ38BXSs_DJZGikjvN1BijKwoAg6hZP6BRTcuXtx33VNJ5Mpg56zttvlSlB9DtLncr_kJfH8r4TMK-woXr7-UEOXfPB-JFmRK79h-G_jscuYl62V5HMTMkl15v0/s1600/applechips3.jpg" width="149" /></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I loved making these apple chips after a day trip to pick fresh apples, a new and old family tradition!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Last January I <a href="http://www.mommyandherlatte.com/2014/02/31-days-of-green-recap.html" target="_blank">challenged myself</a> to prepare a different "green" everyday for a month. This recipe is one of my favorite that came out of it and has always been one of my most popular posts.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I know it's a timeless remedy but it is so hard to follow. Even though I don't keep the grind schedule of most people I still have a habit of running myself ragged. After a few weeks of being sick I wised up and laid down. Now I say rest here and not sleep because I usually get 8-10 hours of sleep but run around crazy during the days. Instead of taking my son to every playdate and keeping the house tidy, I let him watch a lot of TV and watched from the couch as the house melted into disarray. I leaned on my spouse a little bit, and yes some nights we ordered pizza. I wake up a lot when I'm sick (because I can't breath) and usually find I'm nauseous (because I'm pregnant), which in turn makes it harder to fall back asleep. My husband came up with the genius/sweet idea of running our essential oil diffuser with peppermint oil at night. The scent of peppermint does wonders for my nausea and we add a little rosemary oil to help purify the air, which is apparently germy in our house!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">This is the diffuser we use; we've had it for about a year and use it almost everyday. We like that it doesn't use any heat and automatically shuts off.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">What does the doctor tell you besides rest? Drink fluids. I do genuienly enjoy water, but even when I'm not sick I find it hard to drink enough. Herbal tea's are to the rescue. I just love them and have no problem having several cups thorough the day. I love mint to open me up or quell nausea, and my husband likes it as a replacement to his morning coffee. C<a href="http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/lifestyle-guide-11/supplement-guide-chamomile" target="_blank">hamomile</a> is great to promote relaxation and ease stomach issues. Chamomile is a natural remedy for colicky babies, which I kind of feel like these days. I usually do about a tablespoon of dry herbs per 6-8 ounces of hot water. I let them brew for about 5 minutes before straining. Always read about herbs or talk to someone knowledgable before using them as some interact with prescription drugs and some people are allergic.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The most important thing I've learned is to recognize when I have something coming on and go ahead and start taking preventative steps. That usually means heading to bed with a cup of chamomile tea but I've also started hitting the vitamin C hard and taking <a href="http://wellnessmama.com/1888/elderberry-syrup/" target="_blank">homemade elderberry syrup</a>. I have to say I've noticed a big different with the <a href="http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/the-benefits-of-vitamin-c" target="_blank">Vitamin C</a>, follow the link to read more about supplementing with it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I love deserts, especially the super decedent ones that accompany this season. Although I think a nice slice of <a href="http://www.mommyandherlatte.com/2013/12/whiskey-pecan-bars.html" target="_blank">pecan pie</a> or a piece of rich fudge is the perfect ending to a meal, sometimes I just don't have the room for it. I made this desert as a lighter alternative. It is easy to make but looks and sounds fancy! The peppermint is soothing and the perfect end to a heavy meal. Enjoy!</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Once the gelatin is dissolved turn off the heat and gently mix in the raspberry puree.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">When I was younger we went to north Georgia every fall to pick apples and eat all things made with apples. Now I get to carry on the tradition with my son. We gorged ourself on fresh apples and when we got home I worked on making anything and everything with apples in it. The best thing we made was definitely apple chips. They are very easy to make but you will have to be home for a couple of hours. You can make a lot at once and then try not to eat them all in one sitting. Enjoy!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">He ate so many fresh apples</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Loved getting them straight off the tree</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Needed a little help from Mom with some of them</td></tr>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Peel the apples (or leave the skin on, our skin was kind of tough so I peeled it).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Slice the apples as thinly as possible with a knife. When you get to the seeds use the end of the knife to pop them out and then keep slicing. I discarded *ate* the end pieces of the apples since they were thicker.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Place the apple slices onto a parchment lined baking sheet. I could fit 2 apples per a sheet. Try not to overlap the slices much; they will shrink a lot once baked.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Place the sheet into the oven on the lowest setting. Mine was 170F but I'm sure 200F would be fine. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Baked for 1 hour, flip the slices over and bake for about one more hour.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Let the slices cool for about 10 minutes and you should be able to tell which ones are crispy. Put any thicker or soft pieces back into the oven for an additional 30 minutes.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Store in an airtight container on the counter. Since they are dry they should last quite awhile but we ate them all so I can't say for sure.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I used cameo and gold rush apples, but any sweet kind will work great.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Since these are time consuming I recommend doing as many trays as will fit in your oven at once.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I did try these with different spices but really preferred them plain. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I have a bad habit of having coffee as breakfast; probably from the years of working and being in school. Even though I make my coffee "bullet proof" style with gelatin, grass-fed butter, and coconut oil, it still isn't a sound breakfast. Since PSL season is in high swing I decided to make a healthy breakfast with a caffeine kick. The best part about this recipe is you can make it at the beginning of the week and have a quick breakfast all week long. Enjoy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1 cup canned full-fat coconut milk</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1 cup strong brewed coffee</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">2/3 cup pumpkin puree</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">2 tbl maple syrup</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1 tsp vanilla extract</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">pinch of salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">6 tbl chia seeds</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1/2 tsp cinnamon</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1/4 tsp ginger powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1/8 tsp nutmeg</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1/8 tsp cardamom</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>-or-</b> 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Whisk together all of the ingredients except the chia seeds.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Once the ingredients are mixed well, whisk in the chia seeds.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Refrigerate for 2-4 hours until thickened. Stir occasionally while it is thickening to prevent lumps.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Alternatively, to make a smoother pudding, blend all of the ingredients and chia seeds in a high speed blender and then refrigerate.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">You can use decaf coffee or a coffee substitute such as Teccino or a Dandelion and Chicory Root Mix to fit your needs.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">This pudding will be the texture of tapioca if you don't blend it. If you aren't sure how you will like it; try making it unblended and you can always blend it once it is thickened.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I'm pretty sure my son thinks dates are candy and I intend on reinforcing that thought. In order to refine his "candy" pallet (and honestly to get him to eat some fat and protein with the little carb jewels) I decided to make a seasonal treat. If you are familiar with Larabar's, this recipe mimics those. You have to store these in the freezer because of the pumpkin, but they can travel in a lunchbox for the day. I don't normally worry about macros in my food but since this is a treat for my son I was curious. If you make 30 snack squares (perfect size for a toddler) then they have 5 grams each of carbs and fat, 2 grams of protein, 1 gram of fiber and about 3-4 grams of sugar; not to mention the vitamins and minerals from the real food ingredients Enjoy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Makes 30 squares or about 12 bars</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1 cup brazil nuts, raw</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1/2 cup pecans, raw</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1/4 cup sunflower seeds, raw</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1/4 cup pumpkin seeds, toasted and salted</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1/2 cup raisins</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1/4 cup pumpkin puree</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">2 rolled coconut dates or 3-4 medjool dates pitted, chopped</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1 tbl honey or *maple syrup for vegan</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1 tsp cinnamon</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1/2 tsp ginger powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1/4 tsp nutmeg</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1/4 tsp cardamom</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Add the raisins, chopped dates, pumpkin puree, and honey or maple syrup to the nuts and process until combined. It may take a few minutes and I had to scrape the sides down with a spatula but it will get there.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Once you are happy with the mix, scoop it into a parchment lined pan ( 8x6 inches or whatever you have that is close) and press down. The mixture is pretty sticky so I find it is easier to press down if you wet your hand or use a piece of parchment paper to press it. Alternatively you can roll them into little balls.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Let it set in the freezer for a few hours before slicing. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Depending on who you talk to it is either pumpkin or apple season. To me I'd say it's apple season as the pumpkins haven't started showing up at the famers market yet, and the apples have made a grand appearance. Luckily for me though, the other winter squashes are in abundance. I like to make this recipe once a week and use it for breakfast sandwiches on busy mornings. Enjoy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1/3 cup coconut flour</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1/2 cup mashed winter squash*</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">4 tbl coconut oil or butter, melted</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1 tbl maple syrup</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1/2 tsp baking soda</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1/2 tsp cinnamon</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1/4 tsp ginger</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1/4 tsp nutmeg</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1/4 tsp sea salt</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Whisk coconut flour, baking soda, salt, and spices together in a bowl. Make sure to get out any lumps.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Add the melted oil, mashed squash, eggs, and maple syrup. Mix well with a spatula and let it rest for 5 minutes for the coconut flour to absorb the moisture. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Scoop the batter by 1/3 cup onto the baking sheet, forming 5 biscuits. The biscuits will spread quite a bit but not rise much when baking so make them the height you want with a smaller diameter.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Bake for 12-15 minutes until no loner shiny. Cool before serving.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Store in the fridge for up to a week.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">*I used roasted butternut squash, but acorn or pumpkin would be great. If you use canned then you may need a tablespoon more of coconut flour.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">You can use 1 tsp of pumpkin pie spice instead of the spices.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I highly recommend serving these with fig butter and bacon!</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">What is in season in your area?</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01593779979984936628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1685700849434497858.post-81248337120622183912014-09-16T12:59:00.000-07:002014-10-03T11:07:52.982-07:005 Surprising Toddler Foods<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-1f93ei-3eSK8SrX0Y674lM3_PUwjvKVIzhtU1hTKbeW7WsN0B2BjZvewxSDFQmCxftAb4I-AsuW0ie2ALJsBLvg6UfSRulYSJwqoXxa1-B0RI-yL0nLLWiidxjbF0iyOjWRLyozLB-EL/s1600/mercfood6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-1f93ei-3eSK8SrX0Y674lM3_PUwjvKVIzhtU1hTKbeW7WsN0B2BjZvewxSDFQmCxftAb4I-AsuW0ie2ALJsBLvg6UfSRulYSJwqoXxa1-B0RI-yL0nLLWiidxjbF0iyOjWRLyozLB-EL/s1600/mercfood6.jpg" height="400" width="298" /></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Toddlers are notorious for their picking eating. Our little guy (19 months) definitely has a strong opinion about what he will and will not eat. He never liked pureed food and still won't touch yogurt or cheese; all things I thought were typical toddler foods. Of course he'll eat crackers and ice-cream but at this stage in life kids aren't eating a lot so we try and make what does make it into his mouth count. To do this I simply try everything. I don't assume he won't like something just because it isn't a normal food I would think of for a toddler. So here is my list of healthy foods he loves, even though I think they are odd. These items may not be weird to you because your kid loves them too. I'd love to hear about in the comments section. Below the list is more tips for feeding your toddler.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">My son is definitely a carnivore, and I'm not talking about chicken nuggets. He loves bacon (not suprising) and will pick meat out of a meal and just eat that. However, what he loves most is bone-in meat. I'm talking about chicken or turkey legs and ribs. He loves being able to hold it and he gnaws on the bone and cartilage. Obviously keep a watchful eye if you do this as pieces of the bone or cartilage can come off.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>2) Bone Broth</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">To go along with all the bone-in meat we are eating, I like to make bone broth once a week. Bone broth is just stock made out of bones and vegetables. I put about 2 pounds of bones (chicken or beef) with a gallon of water, a quart size freezer bag of vegetable scraps, and a couple of tablespoons of apple cider vinegar (which helps to draw out the minerals in the bones) in my slow cooker and cook on low for 1-2 days (<a href="http://www.lifemadefull.com/2014/08/25/crockpot-chicken-stock/" target="_blank">here</a> is an easy recipe to follow). The result is a broth rich in protein, specifically gelatin. There are numerous benefits of cosuming gelatin (read about it <a href="http://ohlardy.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-benefits-of-bone-broth-2/" target="_blank">here</a>). The best part is that my son adores it. I will make soup with it but he prefers some warm broth straight.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">You've probably heard about all the <a href="http://wellnessmama.com/5734/101-uses-for-coconut-oil/" target="_blank">benefits</a> of coconut oil. It certainly has a place in our home both as a food and a beauty product. Coconut oil was one of the first foods I introduced to my son. I mixed his probiotics into a small amount and he ate it off a spoon. He also like these banana stacks. We all need healthy fats, but especially little ones. I also cook most of our food in it, or make "bullet proof" coffee (or herbal tea in his case).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">My son loves his herbal tea (and coconut oil!). Herbal tea's are not only a great sugar free alternative to water but they can also be used medicinally. I give my son a mixture of chamomile and catnip tea in the evenings to improve sleep. Chamomile is naturally sweet so he loves it. Read more about some good tea's for tot's <a href="http://wellnessmama.com/5442/health-boosting-herbal-teas/" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1) Like I said before, don't assume your toddler won't like something just because it isn't typical toddler food. My son loves raw spinach and sardines. He will eat sauerkraut and snack on green olives. I know all this because I just let him try those foods. I've had plenty of items spit back at me but I'm happy to let his palate develop naturally and not hold anything back. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">3) You know that saying "out of sight, out of mind?", well the reverse is also true. I leave lots of fruit out in our fruit basket. My son will inevitably walk by and ask for a 'nana' or an 'appa'. This way my son choose a healthy snack that he will actually eat because it was his idea. I also leave is cup of water out so he'll swing by and take sips, because you know, he's got very important playing business to attend to!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">4) Speaking of "appa's" (which is an apple for those of you who don't speak toddler), my son prefers them whole not sliced. He's been able to handle a whole apple since he was 9 months old, thanks to his rapid teeth sprouting (lucky us). If your toddler doesn't like a food initially, try cutting it (or not cutting it) a different way. Sometimes in all in the presentation.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">5) This is probably an age old wisdom; "try and try again." My son loved eggs for awhile and now he won't touch them. He used to hate spinach and now loves it. Our pallets never stop developing so we try to always offer our son whatever we are eating. He won't always sit still for dinner but he always gets a plate of whatever we are eating with a little bit of everything.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I love winter squashes, as a group they are one of my favorite foods. They are sweet, creamy, and nutritionally and flavorfully quite a bang for your buck. You can't imagine how thrilled I was to see some varieties all ready showing up at the farmers market. It took me a long time to like squash soup. I used to make it often, because my husband liked it, but never really enjoyed the flavor. Finally I realized that every recipe I tried included heavy cream or coconut milk. For me, the squash are plenty creamy on their own. In fact I think the added cream takes away from the complex flavors in the squash. I made this recipe with butternut, but other varieties of winter squash would taste great. I recommend acorn, pumpkin, or kabocha; just make sure to roast whatever kind you choose as it brings out the sweetness of the squash. This recipe is very simple and adaptable. Enjoy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1 medium yellow onion, diced</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">2 inch by 1/2 inch piece of ginger, or to taste (1.5 tsp dry)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1 inch by 1/2 inch piece of turmeric, or to taste (1 tsp dry)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1 tsp cinnamon</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1/2 tsp nutmeg</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1 tbl sea salt, or to taste</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Preheat the oven to 375F. Split the squash and de-seed. My squash was large so I cut it into smaller pieces to make it more manageable. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Rub the flesh with a little coconut oil and salt, and place flesh side down onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for about 1 hour until the skin can easily be piereced and the flesh has begun to brown. Set it out to cool.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Heat 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in a medium size pot over medium heat. Add the diced onions.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Peel and dice the ginger and turmeric and add to the onions. Sauté for 8 minutes. If you do not have fresh turmeric or ginger then just use powdered kind but wait to add it until the next step. It would be about 1 teaspoon of turmeric and 1 1/2 teaspoons of ginger.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Once the onions have begun to brown, add the dry spices and sauté for about 30 seconds until they get very fragrant. Immediately pour about 1/4 cup of stock into the pot and turn off the heat. The stock will unstick any spices or onions and keep the spices from burning. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Scoop the flesh of the squash (I got about 3 1/2 cups), into a blender. Add the onion and spice mixture, salt, and 2 cups of stock. Depending on the size of your blender and squash, you may have to work in batches. Mine exactly fit into my 5 cup blender. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Blend until smooth and creamy. You can add more stock to achieve the consistency you like.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">To reheat pour back into the pot and warm on low. If you refrigerate it for later then you may want to add a couple tablespoons of stock or water when reheating as it thickens in the fridge. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Leftovers should be good for 5 days.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">You can use other varieties of winter squash interchangeably. I didn't weigh my squash, but I did get about 3 1/2 cups, if you end up with way more then this then just save some for another use or freeze it for later. You can look at the picture to get an idea of how big my squash was on a standard size cutting board.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">This soup definitely has a strong ginger bite, if you are sensitive to the flavor of ginger or do not want it so spicy then I would cut it in half and reduce the nutmeg to 1/4 tsp.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I topped it with a little cinnamon, but it would be great with a dollop of greek yogurt.</span></li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Saute onions, ginger, and turmeric for 8 minutes.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I love visiting my husbands grandmother. She is the sweetest woman I have ever met and one hell of a cook. She still cans and preserves food and has figs, pecans, and blueberries on her property. Last time we visited we picked a ton of blueberries and I brought them home and froze them to have this winter. Since blueberries are officially out of season here I have all ready broken into my stash. This recipe is really simple to make, low in added sugar, and free of most of the common allergens. It would be great with some coconut ice-cream. Enjoy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">2 cups frozen blueberries</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1/2 tsp vanilla extract</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1/2 tsp cinnamon</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">2 Tbls tapioca starch or arrowroot starch</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1/2 tsp baking soda</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1 tsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1/2 cup coconut milk</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">2 tbl coconut oil, melted</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Combine the coconut flour, tapioca starch, baking soda, and sea salt. Mix out any lumps.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Add the lemon juice, coconut milk, melted coconut oil, and maple syrup to the dry ingredients. Mix well then let it sit for about 5 minutes so the coconut flour can absorb the moisture. It should be like thick pancake batter.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Oil a small baking dish (mine was 1 1/4 quart size, but I think and 8x8 or smaller would work, depending on how tall you want it, mine was flatter).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Mix the blueberries, vanilla, and cinnamon together and place in the dish.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Scoop the batter onto the blueberries. You can smooth it out but I prefer to plop it randomly over the top to get that 'cobblestone' look.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Bake for about 35 minutes until the top is golden brown and the blueberries are bubbling up the sides.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Let it cool slightly before serving.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I know I haven't posted in a few weeks. We had to be out of town for a death in the family and then out of town for a birth in the family. Life, it seems, has balanced back out for now and I've been able to get back in the kitchen creating. Today's recipe is inspired by a reader who reminded me about orange push pops that I used to love as a kid. My son has been pretty obsessed with <a href="http://www.mommyandherlatte.com/2014/08/pudding-pops-for-tots.html" target="_blank">Pudding Pop's for Tot's</a>; as in he stands in front of the fridge, points at the freezer, and repeatedly says pop (even though he just finished eating one!) I was worried he may not like these non-chocolate, less sweet pops, but he loves them too. I love when other people enjoy my recipes but I'm proud when my son enjoys them. This recipe is super simple and you can adjust the orange juice to coconut milk ratio to suit your liking. Check out the notes and substations at the bottom for all my suggestions. Enjoy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1 cup orange juice</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1/2 cup canned full fat coconut milk</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1 tbl grass-fed gelatin (omit for vegan or use agar)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1/2 tsp vanilla extract</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1/8 tsp turmeric powder (optional for color)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">pinch of sea salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1 tbl honey or maple syrup (optional if you like it sweeter)</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Add the orange juice to a small sauce pot and sprinkle with gelatin if using*. Let the gelatin bloom for a few minutes, which will keep it from clumping.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Turn the heat to medium and whisk in the coconut milk, vanilla, turmeric, and salt. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Whisk until the gelatin dissolves. It should only take a few minutes. Then remove it from the heat.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Taste and whisk in sweetener if you would like.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Pour into 9 molds, and set in the freezer for 30 minutes to 1 hour.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Insert a stick into each mold, once it is firm enough to hold it upright and continue freezing for several hours until firm enough to pop out.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Store in the freezer. I like to leave them in the mold covered with a piece of plastic wrap.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I make these without any extra sweetener but it will just depend on how sweet your orange juice is and your families tastebuds.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I use orange juice from a carton but it will work with fresh. You can also try other juice flavors or blends.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">*The gelatin is an optional step that keeps the pop's from melting so quickly. If you aren't using it then you don't need to heat it. Just mix all of the ingredients well and pour into the molds.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Don't skip the salt and vanilla, they really help bring out the flavor.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Our son loves these pudding pops even more than <a href="http://www.mommyandherlatte.com/2014/07/cherry-cream-pops-for-tots.html" target="_blank">Cherry Cream Pops</a>. He stands in front of the fridge and points at the freezer when he wants one. I designed these for toddlers by making them slow melting and low in sugar. There are about 3 grams of sugar per a pop but half is naturally occurring from the date and coconut milk. If you don't want to use gelatin then it will still work fine but will melt faster. Enjoy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1 can full fat coconut milk, unsweetened </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1 tbl grass-fed gelatin</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">2 tbl mini chocolate chips</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1 coconut rolled date piece</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1 tsp vanilla extract</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Pour the can of coconut milk into a small pot and whisk in gelatin. Let it sit for about 5 minutes for the gelatin to bloom. This helps to keep it from clumping.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Gently heat over medium, whisking until all of the gelatin is dissolved.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Turn off the heat and add the chocolate chips. Whisk until completely combined.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Pour into a blender with the vanilla extract and date. Blend until completely smooth. Be careful when blending hot liquids if your blender doesn't have a vent it could blow the top. Taste to make sure it is sweet enough.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Pour into 15 molds and let it set up in the freezer for about an hour.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Insert a stick once it is firm enough to hold it upright and continue freezing for several hours until firm enough to pop out. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Store in the freezer. I like to just store them in the mold with a piece of plastic wrap over the top.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">If you want these vegan then leave the gelatin out our use agar.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I used a rolled date because they tend to be softer and blend up better in my cheap blender. They are also cheaper. You can use medjool dates but I would use 2 since they are a little smaller.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">You can pour these into regular size molds but I like the size and stick length of these smaller ones. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">These are not extremely sweet. To make it sweeter you can add another date or maple syrup or honey.</span></li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01593779979984936628noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1685700849434497858.post-82782330820110277742014-08-04T11:06:00.001-07:002014-08-04T19:17:55.464-07:008 Satisfying Things About Being The Stay At Home Parent<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I love being a stay-at-home mom, but it was definitely a big transition. My husband and I have both been working and in school since we met. There were times one of us worked more or had a brief lapse between jobs, but for the most part we've split the financial support. When we got pregnant we discussed our options, which for us was two: Daycare and me working full time, or me staying home. We can not afford a nanny and don't have a relative around to babysit full time. We even briefly discussed my husband staying home, but he makes more money than me (and frankly, has a better career plan), and he can't breastfeed. Daycare turned out to be more than we expected, and at my job at the time I would have to work 40 hours a week to only net $100 dollars a month. I feel for the single parents who don't have as many options and I know I am so lucky to have the support to make this decision. I was ready and excited to give it a try. We decided if I hated it then I would be honest with my husband and we would figure something else out. Lucky for me I truly do love being at home, but like any job, there are times I don't enjoy it. I was raised to be independent, and I still sometimes get that little voice in my head that tells me I should be working on my career. </span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQqXGozXPcA3CrxaBJvtGr2-YWLQuDT7ZhqcRSXkJ2afaHWq0IpaL9JU_mhmod1WE3-zmG_qFqQ3c0x4JUuRNCZtChomQpQOquhVPDxdWbNxEt8GoH6CXvjbA01-RhJZ94vNpixFJAd4Jo/s1600/SAHM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQqXGozXPcA3CrxaBJvtGr2-YWLQuDT7ZhqcRSXkJ2afaHWq0IpaL9JU_mhmod1WE3-zmG_qFqQ3c0x4JUuRNCZtChomQpQOquhVPDxdWbNxEt8GoH6CXvjbA01-RhJZ94vNpixFJAd4Jo/s1600/SAHM.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Now that I've graduated college everyone asks me what I will do with my degree? I hate this question because my answer is "...well we are planning on having more kids, so nothing for now." I'm happy with our choice, but the look on the persons face is like they are meeting a sad woman from the 1950's. I feel so lucky to live in a time and place where this is actually a decision that is up to me. Look, I know some woman have a career and kids, and they do a damn good job at juggling both, but ask those women if they haven't made a lot of sacrifices? You can not have it all. I see the struggle my husband goes through being at work all the time, and how hard he works in the evenings and off days to make up time with our son. I see all the things he misses. He is still the greatest dad, but I'd pick being home any day. So today I made a list for when I need a little reminder of why being the stay-at-home parent is totally great. If you are considering staying home I hope this list gives you some insight, and if you already stay home I hope this reminds you of how satisfying your job can be!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The biggest thing I've noticed about being home is my reduced stress level. If I'm driving and I get behind someone slow, so what? I'm not in a hurry to get everywhere. I ran an errand to the bank and they took a little while to get to me and the teller was so apologetic about the wait; I got to to tell her "don't worry, I'm not in a rush." She was startled by this and instantly relaxed. This happens to me all the time now. I'm not saying I'm not ever running late to something or need to get somewhere before they close but in general my schedule is pretty fluid these days. I spend the first part of most of my days walking my son around in his buggy and literally stopping to smell the roses. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I did actually go back to work for 5-10 hours a week. I hate leaving my son, but it is good for him to have alone time with my husband and it makes me feel like I am contributing. I know a lot of stay at home moms that work part-time, from home, or have a side business; so there is definitely a way to contribute to the finances.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Speaking of contributing to the finances, since I am home I have a lot more time to make household and toiletry items. I make our own toothpaste, hairspray, cleaning products, cloth wipes solution, bug sprays, and about anything else I can figure out. I do this because I enjoy crafting and I can make items without toxins, but it also saves us a lot of money. If this sounds fun to you then check out <a href="http://wellnessmama.com/category/natural-home/" target="_blank">Wellness Mama,</a> she has a ton of recipes for homemade items for free.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I love having time to plan and prepare healthier meals. My son loves hanging out in the kitchen with me, and we spend a lot of our day in there working on new recipes or tinkering. You can definitely eat healthy when you are busy and working but it is a lot less stressful when you can go to the grocery store in the middle of the day and actually have dinner made before 9pm. I also save us more money because I have time to look for sales or compare prices, and I tend a garden now that has given us a lot of free food.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I should also add to this that I feel more appreciated too. I realize that my husband has made the sacrifice to be away from his family in order to provide for us. I also realize how happy I am to be home with our son and it is because of his hard work. I appreciate him on a new level because of this. He is also so thankful to come home to a semi-clean home and an almost ready dinner. He gets to just spend time with our son when he is home and he knows it is because of how hard I work during the day to get everything done. Splitting the duties in this way has made us feel more like a team. Yes I still work sometimes and he still cooks and cleans sometimes but we have way more respect for the difficulty of each others duties.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Before I tell you this and every parent on the face of the earth hates me, let me preface it by saying that my 18month old does NOT sleep through the night yet; he does however sleep until 10am most days. Instead of jumping out of bed and rushing to get ready and eating a granola bar as I run out the door, I get to lay in bed with my son and cuddle and nurse. We lay there for an hour sometimes while he snuggles and talks (toddler babbles) and points at things in the room. These moments will stick with me forever, our sweet quiet time that is irreplaceable. Now I'm not saying I sleep in that late. I try to get up with my husband and have breakfast with him, sometimes I work on my blog or do some chores, but most of the time I go back to bed until our son gets up. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">One of the best things about being a stay-at-home-parent, is meeting other SAHP's. There are many online groups where you can find meet-ups or try going to the library for story time or to the park during the day. I have met some great and funny moms that have helped me learn a lot about being a mom. Other parents are so understanding of the daily struggle of child raising and it is nice to commiserate with other women who understand. I love seeing my son interact with other adults, make friends, and play with kids his own age</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Even though I have my degree now I feel prouder of my life skills. On a daily basis I take full time care of a toddler, run our household, and bust some serious dance moves. If we had to employ someone to do everything I do then we would need a nanny, an engineer, a chef, a maid, an accountant, a handy man, a chauffeur, a nutritionist, a personal trainer, an animal specialist, a gardener, a therapist, a teacher, and a stripper. I love all my jobs, especially that last one, but it is a lot of work. When I lay my head down at the end of the day I feel so proud of all that I've accomplished and realize that my self worth is found in growing my family in the best way possible.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I hope my list helps you get a sense of what being a stay-at-home-parent might be like or at least makes you shake your head 'yes' a couple times. I know everyone doesn't have this opportunity and I know some parents do all of the things I listed and still work full-time; to that I say you are obviously super-human and above us mere mortals (mom!).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Are you thinking about staying home? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">What do you fine satisfying about being the stay-at-home-parent?</span><br />
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