From the monthly archives:

May 2009

Rehydrate with Coconut Water

May 30, 2009

Since I can only dream of living in a tropical place where coconuts grow freely, I’ve found a healthy and refreshing coconut beverage I can buy at health stores right here in Michigan. This Harvest Bay Coconut Water I am sipping at the moment has a mild sweet taste and only one ingredient: 100% pure [...]

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Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

May 26, 2009

We all like a cold, sweet treat in the hot weather, but the trick is finding one that is healthier and made with good ingredients. Thanks to Karen Lubbers, one of the owners of Lubbers Family Farm (where Sarah and I get raw milk), I’ve learned how to make an easy and delicious recipe for [...]

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Healthy Skincare for Baby

May 21, 2009

If you remember back a few months ago to my Erzulie Cosmetics post on beautiful, truly natural makeup, you may have thought that it couldn’t get any better (I know I didn’t- and I’m still enjoying ALL of the products!). But excitingly enough, it does. Rhonda Demars, founder of Erzulie Cosmetics, has also created a [...]

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West Michigan Farmers Markets 2009

May 18, 2009

In my efforts to allocate most of my food budget toward local growers this summer, I stumbled upon a great treasure, this printable list of West Michigan area farmers markets, complete with contact info, location and hours. The famous Fulton street market is listed of course; but others less well-known around Grand Rapids include Thursday’s [...]

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Fresh Stevia Lemonade

May 17, 2009

Since we’re all going to need ways to cool off this summer, I’ve found an easy (and healthy!) recipe for fresh lemonade. You only need the few ingredients listed below:

1 cup fresh lemon juice (from approximately 6 lemons)
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon stevia extract (white powder) or 2 TBSP powder stevia leaf

It works best to put [...]

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Relax with Hot Chamomile Tea

May 14, 2009

If you need a quick way to relax and feel calm, there is no better solution than a hot cup of tea. My new favorite is chamomile, a medicinal herb that has actually been used since Egyptian times as it offers a wide variety of benefits such as:

Helping to relax the nerves
Relieving insomnia
Use as a [...]

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How to Naturally Stop Weeds from Growing; Or, What to Finally Do with All Those Grass Clippings

May 13, 2009

If you’re anything like us, you’re going to spend a lot of time in your garden this summer – and you also don’t want to waste it all pulling weeds. It’s only the middle of May and I’m already battling weeds overgrowth, but not quite ready to break down and buy a chemical weed killer.
So [...]

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Nourishing Ways: Homemade Baby Formula

May 12, 2009

[ July 18, 2009; 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Learn to make your homemade baby formula and have an alternative to the chemical-ridden, mass-produced baby formula that truly does not compare with breast milk. Catherine Gage will be presenting in NE Grand Rapids, MI for a cost of only $2! You will see how homemade baby formula is made and find out where to [...]

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Nourishing Ways: Sauerkraut

May 12, 2009

[ September 8, 2009; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Learn the benefits of the fermentation of cabbage and how to make your own homemade batch of sauerkraut in which the live cultures and enzymes are not killed as in store-bought, pasteurized sauerkraut.

John Desser will be presenting at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in downtown Grand Rapids, MI. The cost is $15 and must be paid [...]

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Nourishing Ways: Sourdough Breads

May 12, 2009

[ August 8, 2009; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Learn how to make starter and sourdough bread. There will be a discussion of the benefits of the fermentation method and soaked flour method. Guests will also see an active starter, taste finished breads, and leave with a sourdough starter and recipe packet. Chef Jackie will be teaching and the cost is $20 (must be [...]

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