We continue the food and garden chronicles here at Nourishing Hope. Our garden, to say the very least, has been a place of comfort, fun, learning, memories, and deliciousness for me and my family. I know there can be some intimidation around starting a garden. But...
Candied Ginger Spaghetti Squash
Spaghetti squash is a favorite in my family. The texture is great. It’s not too wet or mushy, and it really has a texture similar to pasta. It soaks up the flavor of whatever you put on it. This year we grew our own garden and we grew spaghetti squash for the first...
Sauerkraut Recipe
GFCF/SCD/GAPS/Paleo/LOD/BED/Keto Diet Compliance Sauerkraut is wonderful for digestion and the immune system. It’s also beneficial for our mood. Sauerkraut is made with fermented or cultured cabbage and other vegetables. When they are made raw, the traditional way,...
Using Rainbows to Teach Kids Good Nutrition
Have you been trying to get more nutrients (and vegetables) into your child? As a nutritionist specializing in children with autism, ADHD, and related neurodevelopmental delays, I can share with you that most parents I work with are worried about their child’s...
Crispy Kale Chips Recipe
Our family loves kale chips, including my daughter. And not only are the delicious, they are very nutritious. Kale is the cruciferous, or brassica family, along with other powerhouse foods like broccoli, brussels sprouts, and cabbage. Kale Nutrition Kale (particularly...
Rainbow Fruit Kebabs: Healthy Treats for Kids
For holidays, kids are often looking for treats. And those are usually in the form of sugar. Fortunately summer holidays like 4th of July and Labor Day are the perfect time for a healthy fruit based dessert. And nothing is more pure than fresh fruit. So this holiday...
Zucchini Pickles [Recipe]
If you have planted a garden, by the time summer is in full swing, zucchini and summer squash are often so abundant that you just don’t know what to do with them all. These are simple refrigerator pickles, so there’s no expertise in canning necessary and no fuss....
Mother’s Day Cupcakes
Cupcakes - Diet Compliance: GFCF/SCD/GAPS/LOD/Paleo/Nut-Free Frosting - Diet Compliance: GFCF (see further ideas below) These cupcakes are certainly not only for Mother's Day, but the floral design lends itself so nicely to springtime and Mother's Day. What makes...
Less-Sugar Cooked Buttercream Frosting Recipe
How time flies! 9 years ago, my daughter Ruby was born. Today, she’s baking her own birthday cakes. She loves cooking shows like Masterchef Junior and has been inspired to do her own cooking and baking. After watching the show, I realized how capable children can be...
Deviled Eggs for Halloween
I have to confess I’ve always LOVED deviled eggs. I used to be embarrassed to say so – I always thought I was the only one. Deviled eggs seemed like a strange appetizer relic from the seventies. I assumed they would not be popular (or sophisticated) for a party....