Repeat Recipes, Raw Milk, What I'm Sending to College
life is hard; food doesn't have to be #97 [vol3, 8.2]
Recipes I’m Making
My kids went back to school yesterday so I hope to be more regular bringing you real food recipes that real people eat.
Breakfast: Caroline calls clafoutis fruit pie also this baked oatmeal.
Dinner: broth for soups and rice,
creamy southwest chicken over rice (substituted ground beef for the chicken)
cheeseburger bites but instead of baking in muffin tin, I baked in 9x13 pan for easier clean up.
Bean dip: it’s embarrassing to call this one a recipe, but it is a regular here. It’s easy, crowd pleaser, and I usually keep ingredients on hand. In an 8 inch square pan or 9 inch pie plate, spread a can of refried beans. Sprinkle a teaspoon each of chili powder, cumin, and half teaspoon of garlic powder and salt. Layer a cup or so of sour cream. Top with shredded cheese. Bake at 350 till melted. Serve with tortilla chips or flour tortillas (bean burrito style). If you have any taco fixins, use them: avocado, salsa, pickled or green onions, cilantro, olives, etc.
This peasant bread is super easy and on repeat. Especially because I found raw milk this week and there was raw butter available too!
Raw Milk
Did you know raw milk is such a perfect food that you can live on it ALONE for months? Raw milk is a priority for my family because it is nutrient dense (not the same as pasteurized milk at the store.) It’s an easy super food to get my family to consume on a weekly basis. Raw milk is creamier and tastes better than store bought. It’s creamier because store bought milk has some of the cream skimmed off, even whole milk. Some people who are lactose intolerant are able to tolerate raw milk because the enzymes are still in tact. The pasteurization process causes the original enzyme lactase turns into lactose. It’s excellent for helping allergies.
Where to find it - if you’re in central Arkansas or the Louisville area, reply to this email and I’ll help hook you up. Everywhere else, put your zip code in this website.
What I’m Sending to College
My oldest son leaves for Grand Canyon University in Phoenix on August 26. I’ve begun to collect supplements and other things I know he won’t buy for himself.
supplements: time release Vitamin C, zinc, probiotics
I started using Nature’s Sunshine products about 15 years ago per the recommendation of our naturopath. Supplements are not regulated yet this company has 3rd party testing and extreme standards. Get 25% off your first order by using code NSP. I’m using the subscription option for ease and additional discount. The delivery options are 30, 60, 90 days or every 6 months.
laundry soap: we’ve used Charlie’s Soap for years. It doesn’t have hormone disrupting fragrances or other harsh chemicals. In the days I used cloth diapers, all the diaper companies screamed PLEASE DON’T USE THE FREE AND CLEAR DETERGENTS because they don’t get diapers clean. Several companies recommended Charlie’s. I bought it for the diapers and thought, “if it gets the poop out, surely it will clean sweaty clothes;” used it since.
skin care: John Isaac uses Beautycounter because swimming extremely dried out his skin. He started using my moisturizer. I was like, “here, use this drugstore brand instead of my expensive stuff…” then my conscience got the best of me. I knew too much about the hormone disruption and cancer causing connections to allow him to continue use. So I became a consultant to get a discount to keep him supplied. He washes his face with Clear Pore Cleanser, likes the All Over Acne Treatment, and moisturizes with Adaptive Moisture Lotion. Like me, he’s a fan of the Overnight Resurfacing Peel and AHA Mask. When there’s occasional acne, my kids use the SOS Acne Spot Treatment. My family enjoys the deodorant as well.
I’m still on the hunt for clean shampoo/conditioner for the kids. My husband and I use a locally made shampoo bar (I brought a year’s supply from Little Rock). I’ve been buying several options from Costco and health food stores and look for key words like: phthalate free, paraben free, SLS-free.
Medical Update on John Isaac
He was scheduled for eye surgery today but it was canceled. It was decided he needed to have a sinus surgery first. From the CT they could tell his sinus cavity is filled with something and they are not sure if it is an infection or a dried blood from the first facial reconstruction surgery.
Sinus surgery is tomorrow. Depending on the labs or maybe the surgeon will be able to tell what is in his sinus… they will schedule the eye surgery. If it is an infection of course they must have that eliminated before a second surgery. It is our prayer for him to have the eye surgery before he leaves for college.
EYE SURGERY - When he fell 40’ off the cliff in April the brunt of the impact seemed to be his upper cheek and just below his eye. There was a fracture that extended from the bottom of his eye socket (orbit) through his teeth which resulted in facial reconstructive surgery and 3 titanium plates. The ENT in Little Rock was hopeful that because he is young, his eye would stabilize and no further surgery. However, follow up appointments have told us his eye is sinking down and back. The eye surgeon will implant a permanent cup (of sorts) under his trauma eye. This should make the eyes lateral as well as returning range of motion and correct his double vision.
Grateful for your prayers for us. This is the first testing of John Isaac‘s faith and I am praying for him to see the Lord and experience his healing in all the ways.
Our youngest two kids started school yesterday. They’re at a small Christian school just 10 minutes from our house. Schaeffer has 9 kids in class (three are Abigail!), Caroline has 20. Despite sending them in the wrong uniform, they had a good first day so I am thankful.
Life is hard, food doesn’t have to be,
Julie
PS send me recipes you’re loving these days!