• Created on 5/23/13 by monkeygirlmama

          Sharing the Love, Sharing the Food   When I was pregnant with AnaBella, my first child, I had just begun attending a church of a few hundred people. There were many young families that cared for and supported each other in the months following the birth of their children. One of my new friends, a young mom with a daughter under a year, asked how many meals a week I’d like, and for how many weeks, after AnaBella's birth. I had no idea what my recovery would be like, but was hesitant to ask anything of moms who already had their hands full. So my... read more

• Created on 11/19/12 by Melanie Mayo

  Welcome to Mothering's Holiday Food Guide a selection of our favorite holiday recipes for the whole family to enjoy This guide is proudly sponsored by Carlson Labs.      Cookie Cutter Cookies Cookie baking is an essential part of the holidays. Here's a wheat-free, egg-free recipe with no refined sugar.    Holly's Pilgrim Stuffing This delightful dish is a colorful and healthy spin on a Thanksgiving favorite.    French Bean Casserole A wholesome and easy to prepare casserole that will work as an accompaniment to any holiday... read more

• Created on 10/4/12 by Mothering Editorial

Have some sweet and spooky fun with these great natural Jack-O'-Lantern cookies for Halloween. How: Make the spelt cookie recipe (listed below) Roll out dough and cut into pumpkin shapes Bake cookies and let cool Make yam frosting recipe (listed below) Spread the yam frosting on the cookies to color your jack o' lanterns orange Use black and green icing, or use raisins, for the eyes, nose, mouth, and stem (natural food coloring ideas) Enjoy your festive Halloween cookies!   Spelt Cookie Recipe 1 cup butter1 cup honey or sugar4 egg yolks¼ cup rice, soy or... read more

• Created on 10/1/12 by Mothering Editorial

By Cathe Olson This dessert can be made with or without dairy products. Either way, it's delicious and good for you.1/2 cup almonds 3/4 cup rolled oats1 1/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/8 teaspoon sea salt (omit if using salted butter) 5 tablespoons unsalted butter or coconut oil, cut into small pieces1 egg or equivalent egg replacer 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy) 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup Preheat oven to 375º. Oil baking sheet. Grind almonds and oats to coarse meal in food processor or... read more

• Created on 8/22/12 by emilyfrischmann

Recently I’ve been cutting down on grains and I LOVE this Almond Flour Cookie recipe. There are few things better than enjoying a crunchy, chewy cookie with a cup of tea on a rainy night. If you bake or cook with almond flour you already know how pricy it can be. I get around this by making my own from whole or sliced almonds. Just make sure they’re peeled. When you buy them in bulk at your local health food store, you’ll save big time. No need to purchase almond flour from Amazon or spend $11 on a little bag at Whole Foods. The most important thing to... read more

• Created on 8/21/12 by Mothering Editorial

Dairy-Free Chocolate-Chai Ice Cream By Cathe Olson, taken with permission from her book Lick It! Creamy Dreamy Vegan Ice Creams Your Mouth Will Love      1 1/4 cups soymilk or other nondairy milk 10 whole cloves 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate 1 (14-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk 1/2 cup granulated sugar or agave syrup 3 tablespoons cocoa powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pour the soymilk into a small saucepan and add the cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom. Warm on medium-low heat, whisking occasionally, until... read more

• Created on 8/17/12 by emilyfrischmann

Peiling, Stock Free Images Here’s a fun story to help non-Muslim children learn about Eid al-Fitr – the celebration taking place at the end of the Ramadan fast.  In Indonesia, this celebration is called Lebaran, or Idul Fitri. This story is based in part on my experience living in a one room house with a family of 6 Indonesians for 4 months in a remote village in West Kalimantan. Together with my host family, I baked (and mostly ate) countless Lebaran cookies. What similarities can your child find to how your family celebrates special... read more

• Created on 5/6/12 by Cynthia Mosher

(Steve friends an old flame) Steve reminisces while making this heavenly flour-free dessert. Coconut, honey, egg white and baking chocolate are all you need. Gluten-free. Need the recipe?  Click here. About Cynthia Lair Cynthia Lair's web cooking show Cookus Interruptus brings humor to healthy family eating with over 160 recipe videos. Cynthia hails from Seattle, WA where she is assistant professor and culinary director at Bastyr University, School of Natural Medicine. She is the author of Feeding the Whole... read more

• Created on 4/30/12 by Cynthia Mosher

(Is Robert Plant organic?) Strawberry and rhubarb together make a stairway to heaven.  Watch and you’ll see what we mean. The oat nut topping is quite versatile; it can also be pressed into a crust.  It can be made with gluten free flour too! Need to print the recipe? Click here. About Cynthia Lair Cynthia Lair's web cooking show Cookus Interruptus brings humor to healthy family eating with over 160 recipe videos. Cynthia hails from Seattle, WA where she is assistant professor and culinary director at Bastyr... read more

• Created on 4/16/12 by Mothering Editorial

May and June are the ideal months to head to your local farmer's market and buy seasonal fruits, such as apricots, berries, figs, and cherries. Here is just one way to add those summer fruits to a weekend brunch.Crust: 1 1/4 cups flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup butter or margarine, diced2 tablespoons vegetable shortening4 to 5 tablespoons ice waterApricot Topping:1 pound dried apricots (about 2 3/4 cups)3/4 cup granulated sugar2 tablespoons lemon juice1 1/4 cups water1 teaspoon vanilla extractFrangipane (almond cream):1/3 cup butter (at room temperature1/3 cup granulated... read more