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From 2007 to 2010, I suffered accidental Toxic Injury (also called Multiple Chemical Sensitivity or Environmental Illness). But, the forced time in bed has given me time to write. It has been such a blessing to work on my children's books and stories!-
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I love: God, family & friends, outdoors, gardening, animals, writing, reading, photography, cooking, music, dance, bare feet, long skirts, lavender & yellow, and chocolate.
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Category Archives: Recipes
anti-inflammatory, wild fermented, probiotic Salsa
3 pounds organic tomatoes (pesticides can inhibit proper ferment) washed and chopped 1 or 2 organic sweet peppers, cored and finely chopped2 onions, minced1 whole head of garlic, finely minced2 hot peppers, finely minced1 cup finely chopped cilantro, parsley leaf, … Continue reading
Posted in MCS/Chronic Illness, Mold/Mould, Recipes
Tagged probiotics what to do with garden tomatoes, salsa
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How to Make Probiotic Hungarian Sun Pickles
Slice unwaxed cucumbers lengthwise, but no all the way through the end, like so: Place in sterilized jars. Add 3-4 juniper berries, lots of fresh dill, 1 t. whole peppercorns, and several whole garlic cloves Cover with brine–3 c. warm … Continue reading
Posted in Mold/Mould, nutrition, Recipes
Tagged cucumber uses, ferment, fermentation, healthy pickles, hungarian pickles, juniper berry uses, natural, no vinegar, probiotic
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Lemon Probiotic
This a wild ferment of lemons that creates a delicious probiotic juice perfect for adding to your water. It should help correct body biome problems. 1. Buy 10-12 lemons with no wax on the skin2. Wash hands and sterilize quart … Continue reading
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Tagged delicious lemon, homemade, preserved lemons, probiotic
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SUPER easy, healthy homemade dog treats “Turmeric Bites”
2 eggs–beat w/ fork til smooth 1 c peanut butter–mix with beaten eggs until smooth 1/2 c. whole grain flour (any kind) 1/4 t. baking soda 2 T turmeric Mix, drop by spoon onto baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees … Continue reading
Ferment your Own berries
For an all-natural, probiotic drink with antioxidants and resveratrol (add the juice to water after done). Thaw (If using frozen berries which we do, to potentially reduce moldiness and contamination from scents etc. at the store.) Weigh Weigh the berries … Continue reading
Diet for Moldies
Eat everything. Continue reading
Dad’s Garden Pasta
Steve came up with this recipe. YUM. It was so pretty, too. But I forgot to get a picture. 🙁 Dad’s Simple Garden Pasta pasta (He used spaghetti, but you could use any kind. You could even use zucchini “noodles,” … Continue reading
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Chicken Enchiladas, All-Natural and Creamy
I used to love a certain recipe for chicken enchiladas. But it called for cream of chicken soup. When I got sick, my health became such that I didn’t want to eat that too often (and sometimes couldn’t). So I … Continue reading
Beating Sugar Cravings
So now, with a few exceptions (chocolate & rice crispy treats 🙂 ), sugar just doesn’t sound good to me anymore. Even my favorite orange chicken recipe sounds too sweet to me now, and even ice cream doesn’t sound good!!! … Continue reading
Posted in Children, MCS/Chronic Illness, Recipes
Tagged dieting, getting off sugar, healthy diet, healthy eating, hydration, probiotics, reducing sugar, sugar addiction
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Homemade Cooked Salsa
I’m going to break my self-imposed rule and write stuff before I give you the recipe. 🙂 Technically maybe this isn’t salsa because I didn’t add vinegar. I wanted to have more of a fresh-vegetable taste. I’m guessing they used … Continue reading
