I bought a pressure canner in 2020 but I only used it once to can some salmon I was given. I grew up with a mom who did water bath canning so I learned how to can tomatoes and peaches and other acidic foods. But I had never done pressure canning and I have found it rather intimidating. So I … [Read more...]
Book Review: Glow
Glow by Nadia Neumann is a lovely book that focuses on The Nutritional Approach to Naturally Gorgeous Skin, something that fits just right with the theme of Purposeful Nutrition. Nadia Neumann is a nutritional therapy practitioner and Founder of Body Unburdened so she has some experience and credibility on … [Read more...]
Hope and Help for Acid Reflux
Do you struggle with acid reflux (also known as heartburn)? I have and did especially when I was pregnant, all four times. Acid reflux comes from the stomach acid refluxing back up into the esophagus. The esophagus does not have a lining able to handle the high acid content of stomach fluids and so it burns, … [Read more...]
Everyday Grain-Free Baking Book Review
Since I have a daughter who does not eat much grain I am always on the lookout for great grain free recipes. In the last few years we have learned to bake with coconut flour and almond flour and now keep it as a regular staple in our pantry. When I had the opportunity to review Kelly Smith's new … [Read more...]