We had been going full steam with clean living in 2024, and I really felt the change. I was cooking and baking nearly all our food; an ingredient household, we were mostly sugar-free and living a high-protein way of life. I was losing weight, and my joints felt great. Moving in 2025 threw me off… Continue reading A More Unprocessed Life In 2026
Tag: Clean Living
Pea Dip
It sounds unexciting to call it pea dip, but this simple dip is intensely flavored. It would also make an excellent spread on crusty bread to start a sandwich with. It has the thickness of guacamole. High in protein and fiber, with a brightness of spring. Tip: To thaw peas, measure them and leave them… Continue reading Pea Dip
Back To The Land
I was watching a recent video, and it mentioned the term "Back To Landers" to describe millennials living in the Appalachian Mountains who hadn't grown up there. It really got me thinking about my own childhood. I was born in the 1970s. My parents were members of the Silent Generation, born in 1939 and 1944.… Continue reading Back To The Land
To Be Beholden
I have been pretty open about my childhood, especially on Facebook, and how it shaped me as an adult. It's the fuel behind my entire life, and even at 52, it still affects me. I grew up in an apocalyptic faith. A doomsday cult, if you will, we were fundamentalist and very strict. If you… Continue reading To Be Beholden
Bread Baking: It Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated
It's far too easy to buy processed food at the grocery store. Life is busy, especially in the first months after school starts again. Especially when it is still hot outside, the baking still heats the house, and the AC has to work harder. But as the cooler temperatures approach, it is time to start… Continue reading Bread Baking: It Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated