wellness starts in the kitchen.

 

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and corporate presentations about healing with whole foods

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Latest Blog Entries
That One Farmer Guy
That One Farmer Guy

Everybody knows him. Or do they? Meet this first generation farmer who’s not afraid of putting in the work

Nourishing the Next Generation
Nourishing the Next Generation

Are we depriving our kids if we only feed them real food and they don't know what Mountain Dew is? Should we let them indulge in that birthday cake that has a crazy amount of sugar and food dyes? I share my thoughts on feeding our children well, what our policies are, and my favorite breakfast and snack ideas.

Whole30 {totally} Shifted my Perspective on Food
Whole30 {totally} Shifted my Perspective on Food

No wonder everyone raves about this program. It doesn't just reset your body, it addresses everything about the way we relate to food.

Andrews Organics
Andrews Organics

From conventional to organic, work that pays off. The first grain farmer in Paulding County to go USDA organic.

An Epic First Foodie Fest
An Epic First Foodie Fest

Over 400 walked through and over 130 attended learning sessions at the First Defiance Foodie Fest in September 2017

In My Kitchen (pt 1) - The Start of Beetroot
In My Kitchen (pt 1) - The Start of Beetroot

I didn't plan to start this little educational company. I couldn't cook a thing five years ago. But my health took a turn and so did my plans... and Beetroot was created.

Vanilla Cupcakes with Coconut Flour
Vanilla Cupcakes with Coconut Flour

These tasty little treats are made with coconut flour, pasture-raised eggs, and the frosting is made from dates & cashews!

Naturally Simplified
Naturally Simplified

Wild crafted home and body care products made right here. Organic, nourishing, and deliciously aromatic.

Teach Them Young - Kids and Real Food
Teach Them Young - Kids and Real Food

Reese gets busy in the kitchen and we made three exciting, kid-friendly recipes: gummy bears, almond butter brownies, and homemade vanilla lotion

Canal Junction Meat and Cheese
Canal Junction Meat and Cheese

A grassfed meat and cheese farm outside of Defiance. Committed 110% to quality with award-winning raw cheese

food is medicine 

Brooke created a local documentary fall of 2015 and screened it on October 1st at the Historic Valentine Theater. See the details and full film here

 

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Is it the gluten in the flour or the wheat’s residual chemical application we are reacting to? Hard to know. But many suspect it’s what’s been done to the wheat, not the gluten itself. Sigh....I know it’s hard to make food choices! Doesn’t it seem like every direction you turn you end up feeling like what you were doing is wrong or just confused about what to do for a solution? I’ve been there. Heck, I find myself there a lot. There’s only so much of chasing health, reading studies, and figuring out what’s best that you can do. . For wheat/ flour products, we have kept them in our diets, but I stick to organic to avoid the chemicals. When we did the Whole30 and reintroduced bread products, I didn’t see a difference, so we all seem to tolerate them fine. So.....right now we allow them. Will that change in a year? Maybe. If one of us develops a sensitivity, it could change. . Even though it’s often confusing or overwhelming, don’t throw it all overboard. Make a decision with the tools you have now, and know you can adjust later if need be. And don’t sweat it. Life’s too short. . #decisions #foodismedicine #realfooding
I got my Beetroot socks on....nothing can stop me now #beetrootlife
Let them help in the kitchen no matter how many times they made the vitamix explode all over and how painstaking it is to watch them put toppings on a pizza 🙃😆 He has a kids silicone knife he can use to help cut things, he’s a mean stirrer, and he can hold a measuring cup pretty well. #realfoodkids #foodismedicine
Really excited to plant these cold weather plants from @thatonefarmerguy Kale, cabbage, and salad greens. They’ll go out next month. Who’s planning out their garden? What are you doing different this year? Curious to know! #foodismedicine #realfooding
Check out this small farms conference happening THIS saturday at Northwest State, put on by the OSU extension Henry County. I see classes on the schedule like "Transitioning to organics" and "Beekeeping 101" and "Haymaking", to name just a few. I hope this is a valuable event for local farmers and producers because I'm excited they are offering it for our area! @northweststatecc https://u.osu.edu/henryag/2019/01/15/nw-oh-seeds-for-success-small-farms-conference-trade-show/ #slowfoodmovement #eatrealfood #ohio
Full classes today for the first ever Organic Growing Event! I’m encouraged by these voracious gardening learners. Thanks for coming out, Beetrooters! #nwohio #slowfood #foodismedicine
I’m getting seed packets around for the first ever organic growing event tomorrow! Learn how you can next level your garden this year by growing expert, Matt Baker, owner of @thatonefarmerguy growing operation, producing over 25,000 lb of hand tended produce each year. See link in bio. . For those attending: I suggest bringing a notepad and pen 🖊, extra $ for a special on granola bars ($2 each!) 🍫 , don’t forget the bridge detour in downtown Defiance 🚧, get any drinks or food downstairs ☕️, and get to your class early to grab your seed packets and seat 🤓
This Saturday morning, starting at 9am at @cabinfevercoffee Class schedule: 1. 9:00-10:00am Starting your own Organic Garden 2. 10:00-11:00am Organic Growing 202 3. 11:00am-12:00pm Composting & Soil Nutrition *Classes are just $10. Includes two organic seed packets. Classes last 40 minutes and there will be time for your questions. * See link in bio for all details. #groworganic #foodismedicine #nwohio