Comments on: Nourishing New Year’s Resolutions Carnival 2010

By: Pennywise Platter Thursday 1/14/10

Pennywise Platter Thursday 1/14/10 — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:33:53 +0000

[...] And I hope that everyone’s Nourishing resolutions are going well. I still need to follow up on a few things for this month [...]

By: Rebekah

Rebekah — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:02:31 +0000

Thank you Janet and Jen. I think I just selfishly wanted a little reassurance! Some times this nourishing eating thing is so confusing and difficult, but we will keep doing the best we can. God is good Blessings on you and your families!

By: Alisse

Alisse — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:58:58 +0000

Update (from the westonaprice website):
“Barley water: How do you make it? All you do is soak pearled barley, a cup full, in a milk bottle or quart bottle full of water in the icebox. In the old days they used to use boiling water and make a tea but now with iceboxes we don’t have to cook it to keep it from spoiling. You can soak it in the icebox for twenty-four hours, drain off the water, throw out your barley, and keep the water for drinking.”

By: Alisse

Alisse — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:46:12 +0000

Kimi, I’ve heard that barley water is rich in calcium! The magazine Wise Traditions is my trustworthy source for that information. The recipe for barley water follows:
Here is how you can make barley water for yourself. Add 2 tablespoons of pearl barley to 1 pint of water and boil the mixture for 10 minutes. Strain, and then add the leftover barley to a fresh pint of water. Then boil this mixture for another 10 minutes. Strain the barley and serve the
water warm or cold, with lemon and honey to enhance the flavor.

I’m sure raw milk is important, but perhaps you could dilute it (or bone broth) with barley water. I like that it’s frugal and it’s sound so easy to make!

By: Farming in the Inner City: An Unlikely Tale of Farming and Food

Farming in the Inner City: An Unlikely Tale of Farming and Food — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:02:03 +0000

[...] Platter Thursday will be open again this Thursday! Thanks to everyone who participated in the Nourishing New Year Goals! I am just now beginning to read through them all. I am also a bit behind in emails and [...]

By: Mrs. U

Mrs. U — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 02:22:17 +0000

Oops!! Disregard my previous comment!! LOL! I just thought “Hey, what don’t I look in my Nourishing Traditions” and, voila, there it was!!! HA!

So… never mind…

Thank you for your site! SO helpful!

His,
Mrs. U

By: Mrs. U

Mrs. U — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 02:19:58 +0000

Hi!
Sorry to add this random comment to this post, but I couldn’t find an email address. It’s probably right in front of my eyes! HA!

Anyway, I’ve been reading The Maker’s Diet and he mentioned fermented sweet potatoes. Do you have any idea how to do this???

His,
Mrs. U

By: Jen

Jen — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 22:40:27 +0000

Hi Rebekah. Iwant to encourage you not to worry about your previous diet, and focus on the joy of your pregnancy and new baby!

I had the most atrocious diet while pregnant with my 2 yo son. It wasn’t until he was a few months old that I discovered nourishing foods. Even worse, I was unable to breast feed past 2 months, and had to use formula.

Once I discovered Nourishing Traditions, I committed to change our diet one thing at a time, so that by the time he began eating solids, our food would be real food. He is a very intelligent, happy, healthy, thriving toddler who is rarely sick. In fact he’s only been sick twice, and the last time was over a year ago. Just keep doing what you’re doing, and incorporate new things as you can. The healing nature of real foods is great!

Best wishes to your family!

By: Jennifer S.

Jennifer S. — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 14:33:22 +0000

my 2010 goals are listed here on my blog
http://www.twiceshydesign.com/blog/2010/01/731/

January 6th, was my one year anniversary of going gluten free…and it has changed my young family’s lives so much…and we are so excited to see what 2010 brings!

By: Ellen

Ellen — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 17:44:31 +0000

It’s fun to read everyone’s goals!

I’m trying very hard this year to take 2 or 3 steps forward before taking 1 backwards where sugar consumption is concerned! My son and I crave it; my husband does much better. So, while we eat loads of good butter, cream and eggs, there’s still too much sweet stuff involved.

I’m also trying to use coconut oil as much as possible. We all like the taste of it, but I usually see it sitting on the counter long after I’ve cooked with olive oil or butter.

Thirdly, I hope to have more of a meal plan in place, so that we don’t fall back on going out to grab something as often. We usually get semi-healthy food when we go out, but it would be better cooked at home.

Thanks!