Halloween Real Food Makeovers!

If you spend any time at all on Pinterest, no doubt you’ve seen all of the Halloween “food” ideas floating around lately. Yes, “food” is intentionally placed  in quotes, as many of these ideas are not really food…not even close. What is my favorite example, you ask? No problem…this one I found on Pinterest tops the list (cough, cough)… Kitty …

Real Food Meatballs - By Scratch Mommy (WAPF Approved!)

I hate meatloaf! …but, what about *REAL* food MEATBALLS?

A quote from one of my favorite movies of all time… Randy: Meatloaf, smeatloaf, double-beatloaf. I hate meatloaf. The Old Man: All right, I’ll get that kid to eat. Where’s my screw driver and my plumber’s helper? I’ll open up his mouth and I’ll shove it in. For as long as I can remember, it’s been a tradition in my …

My Favorite Kitchen Gadgets!

I am a sucker for kitchen gadgets. Well, I’m actually a sucker for all kinds of gadgets. I think it comes from my Daddy. 😉 Below are a few of my favorite kitchen gadgets (and NO, I’m not getting paid to recommend any of these things…these are just some of my favorite tools and I thought it would be nice …

Shower Your Mother With Butter!

Haha! I wrote that title, started to delete it, then decided to leave it. I guess it does require some explanation. Mother’s Day is quickly approaching. Now that I am a Momma myself, I understand this holiday even more. It truly is the only holiday that Mommas earn. It’s a very special day! I think about my own Mother in …

Monthly Blog Love – April

Happy May! They say that, “April showers bring May flowers.” Did you get your April showers for your May flowers? I have quite a few lovelies in bloom right now and my garden is moving right along. My son, Oliver, was out and about to help last weekend. Looks like he had a blast, huh!? It’s time to for Monthly …

MASSIVE E-book Bundle Sale – 30 E-books at 90% Off!

Yes, you read that right. 30 amazing e-books from amazing *real* health researchers and advocates for only $39! It’s spring (finally). Have you made any promises to yourself for this new spring season? I know that I have. There are quite a few books in this bundle that will help me accomplish my goals. I am certain that there are …

An 8 Foot Beauty…In Beautiful Orange!

It’s Another Fun Miniseries! My first miniseries revolved around skincare (check out the posts here). Now…since I am super amped up about gardening season, I thought I’d do a little miniseries this week featuring some of the things I’ll be growing this season and explaining to you why I am growing them. Sure, I’m growing the standard carrots, cauliflower, and cucumbers, …

Homemade *real fod* BBQ Sauce (ingredients)

Homemade Zesty BBQ Sauce

As you may remember, I’ve been working on a new ketchup, but I am still not quite happy with it (I’ll keep you posted). Meanwhile, I’ve also been working on a BBQ sauce. BTW…did you see my ketchup post? Well, unfortunately almost all sauces you find at the store are just the same as what you’ll find with ketchup (bottles …