Monday "Mention".. Soy Free Eggs

I have been looking for soy free eggs for awhile and I finally found some at Davidson farmers market http://www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org/ and the farm is also local to where I live ( you can make an appointment to pick up at the farm). Since my daughter was little, she always had trouble with eggs and never wanted me to make them for breakfast if she had to go to school or somewhere because it bothered her stomach. But since eating the soy free eggs she can eat eggs as often as she wants. Most eggs come from places that feed there chickens with soy because it's cheaper. Soy free eggs are a little more expensive 5.00 a dozen instead of 4.00 ( These are fed some non-GMO corn).
So if you are local to Lake Norman, North Carolina and your looking for soy free eggs, here is your source http://eastofedenfarm.cmail2.com/t/ViewEmail/j/DA255D0DEC697570. Check out all the other goodies they offer and visit them on facebook and see the pictures of how the chicken and animals are raised.
Even if you don't need to eat soy free it is nice to pick some up occasionally to cut down on soy in your diet. You could use the soy free eggs for making scrambled eggs etc. and use the regular soy eggs for mixes.

Wednesday "Word"... Alginate

Alginate

(alginic acid, algin, sodium alginate, pacific kelp)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alginic_acid

http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/alginate

Bulking agent, emulsifier, fiber, stabilizer, thickener.  Brown seaweed-derived ingredient that can stabilize foam and act as a thickener in products like jellies, salad dressings, beverages, custards, ice cream, soups and cheese. Sodium alginate is the sodium salt form. Theoretically, due to its ability to trap dietary cholesterol in its gel-like structure, it may have cholesterol-lowering effects. Limited studies suggest it may create fullness or satiety, although this concept needs further testing. May cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

*info from book: An A-Z Guide to Food Additives - Deanna M. Minich, Ph. D.,C.N.

Tuesday "Try"... Goal Planning

I try to home - make as much of my food and some non food items as I can, but with that comes  strategies, such as "goal planning." This past week I had been really really busy for about four days and the list of things I've been wanting to make, had become long. So as not to get overwhelmed I decided to set goals for the days that I had the time to accomplish one or more on the list. Some things on my list that I wanted to make in the coming week(s):

pesto

lara bars

master tonic

tinctures

granola

laundry detergent

planting fall seeds/garlic

chicken broth/chicken noodle soup

give away things already in piles ready to go

One of the things I need is garlic for my pesto and master tonic, so one goal is to purchase enough from the store and then I will be that much further along when I have time to get it done. I bought a few things the other day for granola, tinctures and chicken broth so I am now ready to make those when I have the space in my week. And with each thing made, it will last for weeks or months depending on what it is and that leaves me space, to home - make other things.

Here are the five steps to help you eat and live a healthier life and get done what you want:

1) Make a list of the things you want done in the coming weeks

2) Put them in order of priority.

3) Make another list of what you need to gather/purchase for the items and make a goal when you are able get them.

4) Look on your calendar and pick a day when you can - without being stressed - to accomplish making your item.

5) Repeat - with a new list of items

Monday "Mention"- Flourless...

Baking/Cooking without flour? 

Why you ask? It gives your body a small break from flour of any kind ( http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Your-Body-Can-Do-Without-Grains---Including-Whole-Grains&id=3648259 ). And if you can make/bake, and it tastes good, why not! The internet is full of recipes to try your hand at baking/cooking without the use of flour. Here are five websites to get you started...

http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/great-recipes.asp?food=flourless

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/claire-robinson/flourless-peanut-butter-cookies-recipe.html

http://recipeland.com/recipes/list?q=flourless

http://homecookinginmontana.blogspot.com/2011/03/flourless-bread-with-no-sugarmade-with.html

http://www.yummly.com/recipes/flourless-cooking

If you would like help reading labels, shopping and/or making meal planning easy contact me athttp://www.wholefood-living.com/contact.html