14 oz. raw organic yogurt (or full fat organic coconut milk) 2 c. Tart cherries, pitted (can be frozen) 1/4 c. Raw honey 1 t. Vanilla extract 1/8 t. Almond extract 2 raw pastured egg yolks Combine all ingredients in blender and purée. Strain because you might have missed a pit. Refrigerate until ready to […]
Fruit Ice
Watermelon ice pictured above Fruit Ice Ripe organic fruit such as watermelon, strawberries, raspberries, etc Wash and cut fruit (if melon) into bite-sized pieces. Cover a cookie sheet with a layer of plastic wrap. Arrange fruit in a single layer on the cookie sheet, with the fruit separated so it won’t freeze together. Place cookie sheet […]
Everyday Vegetable Braise
Print This is the recipe I make every few days, using whatever vegetables are in season. I eat it with hot bone broth and some reheated meat for most every meal. 4-6 T. quality fat (ghee, duck fat, schmaltz, etc.) 8 oz. uncured sugar-free bacon (I use Garret Valley), chopped 1 yellow or red onion […]
Tartar Sauce
1/4 c. Mayonnaise 1 T. finely chopped dill pickle 1 scallion, finely chopped 1 T. chopped fresh dill (or 1 t. dried dill) 1 T. chopped fresh cilantro 1 T. fresh squeezed lemon juice salt and pepper Combine all ingredients and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Tuna Cakes
Print 10 oz. canned tuna 1/3 c. butternut squash puree 2 eggs 2 T. chopped fresh dill, or 1 t. dried dill 1 scallion, sliced thinly 1 T. lemon juice 1/2 t. salt 1/4 t. pepper 4 T. fat (ghee, duckfat or schmaltz) Combine first 8 ingredients in a bowl. Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan […]
Facial Wash
Option 1 – Wash your face with honey, rinse with warm water. Option 2 – Oil cleansing with organic Jojoba oil.
Facial Toner
3/4 c. alcohol-free witch hazel 1/2 t. carrot seed oil 1/4 t. sea buckthorn oil Combine ingredients in a 2 oz. spray bottle spray bottle. Wash face, spritz with toner, then apply a moisturizing oil.
Hair Detox Mask
Hair Detox Mask 1 Get Clean tea bag 1 c. Filtered water ¼ c. Arrowroot powder 3 rounded scoops Indian Healing Clay / Bentonite clay Heat water to boiling and pour over tea bag. Steep 15 minutes then discard tea bag. Add arrowroot and clay, stirring with a fork until thoroughly mixed. Wet hair completely […]
GAPS Friendly Deodorant
Print 1 T. Baking soda 1 T. Arrowroot powder 1 T. Fullers Earth Clay powder 5-10 drops Lavender essential oil 5-10 drops Grapefruit essential oil 5-10 drops Geranium essential oil 5-10 drops Tea Tree essential oil Combine all ingredients in a jar. Apply with a powder puff. © 2015 dairyfreegaps.wordpress.com / Betsy Leighton
Gravlax
Adapted from the Heal Your Gut Cookbook by Boynton and Brackett. Click here for printable copy. 1 – 2 to 3 lb. Sockeye Salmon fillet (I bought frozen and thawed it for 8 hours in the refrigerator) 1 bunch fresh dill, chopped 1/4 c. chopped fresh chives 3/4 c. coarse sea salt 1/4 c. raw honey […]