After years of searching...

For years I have been looking for a reliable deodorant that works. I mean literally years, hundreds of dollars and many, many products later I reluctantly purchased yet another product to try. Honestly it was the packaging that got me, it was so different and the name so unique I had hopes the product would be different too.

"Pit Putty" is an organic blend of coconut oil and arrowroot powder with some awesome scents such as Geranioum/Lime, Lemon/Clove, Spearmint/Tea Tree and Lemongrass/Rosemary

I found it at Whole Foods but the company has an online and retail store too. Check out their website here, and look for them in your area.

Sweet Potato Latkes Revisted

There was a great suggestion made in a comment on my previous Latke post. The suggestion was to serve these with maple whipped cream for dessert. There wasn't a name left but whoever you are thank you!

This morning I was testing adding some flour to the mix to help the patties stay together better and I realized I had some cream already whipped so I tried the combination. SHAZAAAAMMM!
It was a fabulous combination. I wanted to note that I added 2 T. coconut flour to the recipe and the patties held together much better.

Artisan Romaine

I found this lettuce by accident. I was shopping at Costco last week, and well, you know how it is, you just end up buying a bulk amount of something you aren't even sure what it is. This time my impulse buy turned out to be a gold mine!

This "artisan lettuce" is a tight little bundle of romaine, just perfect for wraps and dips. The company even has a web site with recipes! Check it out here.

I made tacos using the lettuce instead of tortillas, it turned out great. The leaves are just the right size for eating with your hands and they are sturdy enough to stuff full. I highly recommend this lettuce!

 

Recipe Review: Sweet Potato Latkes by Everyday Paleo

This is a great recipe for a hearty breakfast, shown here topped with a fried egg and bacon bits. Or try the latkes plain as a side dish with roasted chicken. I almost left out the cinnamon because I thought it would taste weird with the egg and bacon. I am glad I didn't because it gave a nice background flavor. These latkes are quick and satisfying.

The recipe is here at Everyday Paleo 

Good for you Mayonnaise!

I love this mayo, I have used it in salad dressings, on sandwiches and to make turkey or chicken salad. It is all good!

Good for you Mayonnaise

Ingredients:
1 egg
1 tsp. dijon mustard
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. salt
2 T. Barleans flax oil
1 c. (- 2 T.) olive oil

Method:

Combine egg, mustard, lemon juice and salt in a food processor. Measure the flax oil into a 1 c. measuring cup. Fill it the rest of the way with olive oil. With food processor running slowly drizzle oil in a few drops at a time, this will take a few minutes. Continue to run the processor until all the oil is incorporated. Store in an air tight container (canning jars work great) in the refrigerator.

Recipe Review: Elana's Pantry Primal Bread

This is a really good alternative to the traditional "gluten free" bread that is full of various starches. High in protein and fiber it makes great toast and sandwiches. Another winner from Elana's Pantry.

Note: This bread contains ground flax seed which is illegal on the SCD. Try omitting the flax and adding 1 additional Tablespoon of coconut flour.

Click here for the recipe

Dairy Free Hot Chocolate

I have missed having a warm cup of cocoa early in the morning to warm up and jump start the day. It was 2 degrees when I first left the house this morning to take kids to the bus stop...never have I needed a jump start like I did today!

Dairy Free Hot Chocolate

Ingredients:

1 c. water

1/4 c. full fat coconut milk

1 T. good quality cocoa powder

2-4 T. honey

vanilla or mint extract, optional

Method:

Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and heat through. Alternately you can combine all ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid, shake well then pour into a mug then heat in the microwave.