Real Food
7 Books I’m Reading This Spring
 Which books are piled on your nightstand / bookshelf / desk these days?  These are the titles I’ve been reading this month…
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Good Stuff Eatery in Georgetown, DC {gluten-free}
Whether you live in the DC / Northern Virginia area, or you’re planning a trip to our nation’s capital, I’ve got another gluten-free restaurant recommendation for you. Â Heck, you’ll love it even if you’re not gluten-free!
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Affordable Organics Coming to Walmart
Have you heard the news? Â Walmart will be introducing a new line of affordable organic products at select stores nationwide. Â The mega retailer is joining forces with ex-Whole-Foods brand Wild Oats to offer a variety of organics at Walmart’s typical low prices.
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How to Make Multiple Batches of Broth From the Same Bones
Homemade bone broth is a superfood. Making your own broth is one of the easiest, least expensive and most nutritious ways to boost your Real Food intake. Have you tried it? The process might seem a bit intimidating at first, but once you get the hang of it it’s really pretty simple.
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The Bread of Life: Keeping It In Perspective
Bread.  It used to be such an innocent thing.  Such a non-issue.  I probably ate it every day as a child, in some form or another. What a versatile food!  Breakfast, lunch, dinner–the possibilities were endless.  Toast, pancakes, French toast, sandwiches, hoagies, pasta, dinner rolls.  Bagels, baguettes, biscuits, muffins, popovers, crackers, buns.  White, Rye, Wheat, Multi-grain,…
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Dairy-Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
It does seem kind of strange to be thinking of ice cream with snow on the ground outside, but I’ve been wanting to experiment with an ice cream maker for some time now. Â When a friend offered me the $50 Cuisinart Ice-20 she spotted at a thrift store for $9, I said “yes, please”!
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Paleo Cookbook Recommendation
 I have been waiting for months to check out this book from our local library.  At one point, the waiting list for Paleo Cooking from Elana’s Pantry: Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free Recipes included 18 people.  18!
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Banana Dippers: Easy Gluten-Free Dessert
Here’s a fun and easy idea for a special treat that your whole family will love: Banana Dippers. Banana Dippers are like the humble country cousin of the more dignified Chocolate Fondue: something yummy dipped in melted chocolate. Â Plus, they make an easy gluten-free dessert.
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New Bigger LunchBots and a Special Offer {Today Only}
Remember the awesome LunchBots Stainless Steel Lunch Containers that we LOVE here at the Yankee Homestead? Guess what: they are now available in a larger size, perfect for adult lunches! Â Hooray! And today only, if you order a larger LunchBots, you’ll receive a free condiment container. We love those, too!
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