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Pep-Up Smoothie

January 24, 2012 by Anne

This smoothie was developed by our family, based on a classic recipe for “Pep Up,” written by nutritionist Adelle Davis, in her book Let’s Get Well. It’s easy to make, tastes great, and really does help you get well. Ingredients: 2 eggs, from best-quality hens ¼ cup whole-milk yogurt ¼ cup coconut milk ½ cup…

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Doughnut Recipe

January 10, 2012 by Anne Leave a Comment

We made some doughnuts at home this morning. No, these aren’t healthy! 🙂 Yes, they’re healthier than store-bought. Well, anyway, enjoy…. 2 1/2 cups flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1 cup sugar 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp cloves 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 1 tbsp. softened butter 1 cup…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Dessert, Holidays, Recipes Tagged With: Hanukkah

Homemade Bread Recipes I Keep on My Refrigerator

January 4, 2012 by Anne

Over the last couple weeks, I decided to clean off all the bits and scraps stuck with magnets to the side of my fridge. I found a multitude of recipes that I constantly use, and I decided to type them all onto one sheet of paper, so my fridge would look better. >> You can…

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Preparing Grains Properly Really Is Easy!

October 3, 2011 by Anne

In this video, Sarah (the “Healthy Home Economist”) shows us how easy preparing grains is! You can do this!

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Labor-Saving Housework Ideas

September 5, 2011 by Anne Leave a Comment

laundry

  My friend Martha from church recently tried to convince me to start making my own laundry detergent. Now, I realize that you might make your own, because a lot of women online do — but I JUST DON’T HAVE TIME FOR ADDING MORE WORK TO MY DAYS! At least, that was my reasoning. Seriously,…

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Coconut Chicken Soup

February 8, 2011 by Anne

Soup tastes so good in the winter time, especially here in chilly Michigan! However, sometimes I get a little tired of the same ol’ recipes. This recipe is something a little different, but it’s delicious. My kids even love it! This soup is easy to customize. Add veggies, freshly ground pepper, etc. Coconut Chicken Soup…

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Simple Meals for Sick Days

January 18, 2011 by Anne

“Anne, I have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.  I can’t cook much because I am so exhausted and in a lot of pain. Do you have any simple meals that are easy to assemble, that I can make?” – Rebecca Rebecca, thankfully I don’t have too many days like yours, but I’ve had…

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Get Well Soup

December 21, 2010 by Anne

A version of this recipe was made popular by doctor and author, Henry Bieler. I’ve been making it at my house for several years now, whenever I need extra energy, maybe because I’m getting sick or recovering from childbirth. The zucchini provides a very usable form of sodium that nourishes the adrenal glands. The other…

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Classic Cheesecake

October 27, 2010 by Anne

1 cup graham cracker crumbs 3 tbsp. sugar 3 tbsp. butter, melted 5 pkg. (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened 1 cup sugar 3 tbsp. flour 1 tbsp. vanilla 1 cup sour cream 4 eggs Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine crumbs, 3 tbsp. sugar, and butter. Press firmly onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan….

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Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

October 24, 2010 by Anne

This is my mom’s cookie recipe. I’m not biased; these are yummy! When I was little, she would have these made and in the cookie jar before my brother got home from school. As soon as he was in the house, she’d put a couple cookies on a napkin, and I’d sit my little legs…

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