Foods 
Brownies are one of the perfect all-American desserts. Ever since famed cookbook author Fanny Farmer modified her cookie recipe to make the first cookie bar over a hundred years ago, brownies have been a popular dessert around the country—and around the world. And these gluten-free cheesecake brownies aren't junk food. They are actually packed with nutritious ingredients like butter from grass fed cows, coconut flour, raw honey, and bittersweet chocolate. These also make a delicious holiday treat—if you want something extra special for the Christmas season. These fudgy brownies with a cheesecake ripple have a ...Read More
Delicious, Healthy, Grain Free Granola Bars
These grain-free granola bars are a guilt-free snack idea for both you and your kids. Ditch the chemical and sugar loaded store-bought granola bars and check out how easy it is to make your own tasty granola bars! My fondest childhood memories take place in the kitchen. Whether it was helping my mom stir the broth into the cornbread dressing for Thanksgiving, melting chocolate for Christmas candies, or making jelly with our summertime haul of blackberries, I was always in the kitchen with the adults, learning and experimenting. Amidst the laughter, the mess, the cramped kitchens, and the mouthwatering smells that ...Read More
5 Reasons Our Family Memorizes the Bible
I'll never forget the day when I found out my son had memorized an entire psalm. Every night, we recited Bible passage aloud with our kids—with the goal of helping us all memorize a large chunk of Scripture or an entire chapter. Our second oldest child never wanted to recite it with us. He stayed quiet and looked like he was zoning out. Not wanting to make it a battle, we just let him be. One day when he was about 3 years old, while at a relative's house, I heard him playing in the living room by himself. I rounded the corner and saw him pick up a big book—he was pretending it was a Bible. He turned to a random ...Read More
Loaded Keto Nacho Chips
How can you make keto chips? With cheese, of course! With these loaded keto nacho chips, you’ll never miss traditional tortilla chips again! Loaded with flavor, cheese, and bacon, these chips are a great compliment to your favorite salsa or guacamole. Great as a midday snack, or side on taco night, these loaded keto nacho chips are a simple way to bring big flavor. If you love cheese, these tasty chips are made for you! How to Eat Loaded Keto Nacho Chips One of the things that I love about this recipe is the options that it allows. Want to switch up the recipe? Try using your favorite cheese for a change in ...Read More
Copycat Keto Kit Kat Bars
Once you try these copycat keto Kit Kat bars, they will quickly become a favorite go-to treat. Perfect for a keto diet, these chocolate bars are decadent with vanilla, chocolate, and cream cheese. Get ready to indulge your sweet tooth! Even though keto options are becoming more widely available in stores, I just love that I can create this confection at home. Candy and treats are seemingly at the end of the priority list when marketing new keto foods. While this isn’t exactly an everyday food, it’s nice to have the ability to indulge a little while keeping with a keto diet. These copycat keto Kit Kats also keep ...Read More
Going Gluten-Free? How to Survive Wheat Withdrawal
I'm not gonna lie. Going gluten-free isn't fun. I'm not even going to list all of the yummy foods that I still miss because that would just be torturous for me (and probably you too, if you're gluten-free). Are you looking for more tips for going gluten free? I’ve gathered them all together in this Everything Gluten Free page. When I set my mind to ditch the wheat, it wasn't easy. I wasn't even successful the first time. I fell off the wagon and got back on. Then I leaped off the wagon onto a giant pizza. Of course, as long as I was off the wagon, I decided to indulge in all of my favorite gluten-filled foods. I ...Read More
101 Awesome Gluten-Free Resources
Living gluten-free in a gluten-filled world can be tough. We gluten-freers need to stick together. We need help finding tasty, healthy recipes. We need encouragement when we feel tempted to indulge in an extra-large pizza. We need gluten-free resources. That's why I've put together this list of fantastic resources. Below your find cookbooks of every stripe (for breakfasts, breaks, make-ahead freezer meals, slow cooker meals, desserts), informative books on the whys and hows of gluten-free living, and some great blogs that are always coming out with gluten-free recipes and ideas. But first, I want to tell you about a ...Read More
Easy Homemade Breakfast Sausage
This homemade breakfast sausage recipe is incredibly easy to make. We make our own breakfast sausage to avoid corn additives for our family's health. And this recipe is super tasty! My family has gone through food allergy testing—and can I tell you it's caused quite a bit of change in our already-altered diet. I thought we were eating a pretty clean, healthy, whole-foods diet, but found out different when two of my kiddos and my husband all tested positive for a corn allergy. Corn allergies have got to be one of the most difficult food allergies to deal with. Why? Because corn is in everything! You can't even ...Read More
