REAL FOOD FRIDAY #49 with a GIVEAWAY!

Hello and Welcome to REAL Food Friday!
I'd like to thank all of the conscious bloggers who followed the guidelines and 
shared REAL FOOD recipes and organic gardening and posts. Thank you for sharing!

We have a very special giveaway today.  Our very own co-host Joyce @ It's Your Life 
 is offering YOU a chance to win CRAMP BARK from Mountain rose Herbs

From Joyce:

Mountain Rose Herbs has agreed to give away a 1 ounce jar of Cramp Bark extract worth $9.25. Cramp Bark’s name speaks for itself, it is used to relieve menstrual cramps, muscle cramps, threatened miscarriage, early labor, labor, high blood pressure, spasmodic coughs, irritable bowel syndrome, and urinary pain.

I have used the capsules for menstrual cramps two months in a row, and it really works. For using the extract one should use 20 drops every hour, as needed. For best results it is good to start taking a day or two before you start menstruating, if you are regular.

Avoid if allergic to aspirin, in small children, using a blood thinner, using medicine for high blood pressure, could aggravate tinnitus. Always consult a health professional before using any herb. This information is strictly for educational purposes only.

The CRAMP BARK giveaway is open 7/31/14 to everyone and ends 8/9/2014  

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On to the PARTY!  We're your hosts
Lydia @ Lydia's Flexitarian Kitchen 
Marla @ Organic4 Greenlivings 
Heather @ Cook It Up Paleo 
Joyce @ It's Your Life
me...Mary @ Back to the Basics and Mary's Kitchen  

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If you're interested in co-hosting let us know! 

You can email Mary at mari_backtonature@yahoo.com

In case you missed "What is Real Food" here's a recap...

I know "Real" food may not seem like as much fun as the sugary, chemically, DIY recipes out there on the internet.  This is why REAL Food Friday is so unique.  This is the place to share your unprocessed, gmo-free, locally grown and/or fair trade posts.

We are trying to make a difference 1 recipe at a time!

FEATURES:

12 Raw Foods that Have a Wealth of Health from Organic 4 Greenlivings

Spinach Avocado Jicama Salad with Creamy Cilantro Dressing
from Urban Naturale

Dark Chocolate Nut & Seed Bombs from Nourished Roots

Garlic Baby Bok Choy from The Woks of Life

If your post includes items like *margarine, *granulated sugar, *food dye, packaged baking mixed with ingredients that you cannot pronounce (betty crocker, duncan hines, pillsbury) then it WILL be deleted.


Here's a great reference from Food Myths:

Link up your Real Food posts!  Processed and "junk food" posts will be deleted.
The party runs from Thursday at 7pm EST through Monday at Noon.

Please follow your hosts and consider adding the Real Food Friday button.

Meatless Monday Recipe Round Up

Welcome to our Meatless Monday PARTY!

Joining me today is Lydia from Lydia's Flexitarian Kitchen and 
Christie from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures

This party is LIVE for an entire month!!!  Each week you'll have another chance to add your meatless creations to the party.

We have a COOKBOOK GIVEAWAY going on now.  Ends 8/3/2014 so head on over and enter!

The only "rule" to this party is that your recipe is completely meat-free.  I do ask that you try to share only recipes using real food.  We're all about healthy recipes here and I'd like to keep it that way.

REAL FOOD Friday #48 and a GIVEAWAY

Hello and Welcome to REAL Food Friday!
I'd like to thank all of the conscious bloggers who followed the guidelines and 
shared REAL FOOD recipes and organic gardening and posts. Thank you for sharing!

We have a very special giveaway today.  Our very own co-host Heather @ Cook It Up Paleo has published COOKBOOK!!!  You can find it on Amazon.
You also have a chance to WIN an e-version.

Recipes that are easy, out-of-this-world delicious, and paleo-friendly? Absolutely!
 Written by popular blogger Heather Resler of Cook It Up Paleo,  Grain-Free Family Favorites  is packed with real food recipes even non-paleo eaters will love! You can bring the dishes to potlucks and parties, serve them to company, or make them for your family to show them that paleo food is amazing! With picky-eater approved recipes like Banana Bread Pancakes, Savory Dilled Crackers, Batter Rolls, Bacon-Wrapped Steaks, and Chocolate Thumbprint Macaroons, your family will always be nourished, fed, and happy!


 Includes: 70+ paleo-approved recipes
 Tips for transitioning a family to paleo
 Tips for eating paleo on a budget
 Full-color photos of every recipe
 Quick dinner recipes
 Lunchbox-friendly recipes
 Desserts so delicious you won't believe they're paleo!

 About The Author: Heather is a teenage paleo nutrition nerd and enthusiastic chef.  She is the brain behind the blog Cook It Up Paleo. She believes that real food is not only healthy, but delicious, and that cooking is not only essential for good health, but a fun way to express creativity.

The Grain-Free Family Favorites giveaway is open 7/24/14 to everyone and ends 8/3/2014 

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On to the PARTY!  We're your hosts
Lydia @ Lydia's Flexitarian Kitchen 
Marla @ Organic4 Greenlivings 
Heather @ Cook It Up Paleo 
me...Mary @ Back to the Basics and Mary's Kitchen  

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If you're interested in co-hosting let us know! 

You can email Mary at mari_backtonature@yahoo.com

In case you missed "What is Real Food" here's a recap...

I know "Real" food may not seem like as much fun as the sugary, chemically, DIY recipes out there on the internet.  This is why REAL Food Friday is so unique.  This is the place to share your unprocessed, gmo-free, locally grown and/or fair trade posts.

We are trying to make a difference 1 recipe at a time!

FEATURES:

Going Vegetarian? Do Your Homework! from Organic Simply

Almond Coconut Paleo Waffles from 
Happy Healthy Holy Home

Nut Free Vegan Mac N Cheese from Strength and Sunshine

Vegan Paleo Berry Smoothie from The Daily Citron

If your post includes items like *margarine, *granulated sugar, *food dye, packaged baking mixed with ingredients that you cannot pronounce (betty crocker, duncan hines, pillsbury) then it WILL be deleted.


Here's a great reference from Food Myths:

Link up your Real Food posts!  Processed and "junk food" posts will be deleted.
The party runs from Thursday at 7pm EST through Monday at Noon.

Please follow your hosts and consider adding the Real Food Friday button.

Food Prices are on the Rise - Plan Ahead!

Recently published at Mary's Heirloom Seeds
For more information check out
LET IT GROW
  

Mary's Heirloom Seeds  Seed Starting with Coconut Coir WE SHIP!!! Pick-Up available at the Yellow Green Farmers Market Saturday & Sunday from 8am-4pm in Booth #281 Quick Links  2014 Planting Guide   SUPPLIES BEANS and CORN Heirloom CUCUMBERS Heirloom FRUITS Heirloom GREENS Heirloom PEPPERS Heirloom SEEDS SQUASH & PUMPKIN Heirloom TOMATOES HERB Seeds WILDFLOWERS Specialty Heirlooms Seed Pack Combos Seeds of the Month SPROUTS GROW GARLIC ORGANIC PLANT FOOD Mary's Tincture Shop Mary's Herbal Organix HELPFUL LINKS FALL Planting Guide Soy-Free, Meat-Free Protein Books: Grow Your Own Let It Grow Join Our Mailing List! Dear Mary, Below is an article we shared at Back to the Basics.  Please feel free to share! food prices are on the rise Back when I first opened Mary's Heirloom Seeds I wrote the following introduction, You may have noticed that the price on food, especially produce has been going up.  The quality, not to mention the nutritional value, has been suffering for quite a while. Homegrown Black Beauty Eggplant Heirloom seeds or seeds that have been passed down for generations are far hardier and as some studies suggest, have more nutritional value than genetically modified (GMO) seeds. I don't sell anything that I wouldn't grow in my own garden.  All of the seeds listed are un-treated, non-hybrid, open-pollinated, non-gmo, heirloom seeds.  Plants are grown using no chemicals.  Anyway, I have been growing my own vegetables and besides the money they save me the flavor is WAY better than the vegetables available at the supermarket. It also makes me feel less dependent on the supply and I know what goes on my veggies. I put together a few packages of seeds that seem to belong together and the individual seeds are available also.  Food prices are not going down and growing your own food, especially heirloom veggies, is a great way to save money and get more nutrition for your dollar.        Happy planting, Mary That was 3 years ago. Food prices are still going up!  This weekend I shared a WSJ article  Attention Shoppers: Fruit and Vegetable Prices are Rising.  For those of us trying to become more self-sufficient, we already know this! From the article,  "The cost of fresh produce is poised to jump in the coming months as a three-year drought in California shows few signs of abating, according to an Arizona State University study set to be released Wednesday.The study found a head of lettuce could increase in price as much as 62 cents to $2.44; avocado prices could rise 35 cents to $1.60 each; and tomatoes could cost 45 cents more at $2.84 per pound. (The run-up in produce prices is in line with other projections showing that overall food cost gains are expected to accelerate this year.)" The prices listed above are most likely an average.  Here in Florida, conventionally grown tomatoes are $3.99 a pound and almost TWICE that if you buy organic. What are my solutions for the rising cost of food?  Well, I have several.  First...GROW YOUR OWN VEGGIES!  It really doesn't take a lot of time or effort to grow a basil plant or even salad greens.  Arugula is an easy green to grow and takes approx 40 days.  It needs soil, water and sun.  Arugula can even be grown in a recycled plastic or wood container. No need to go out and spend a bunch of money. At Mary's Heirloom Seeds you can purchase a packet of non-gmo, open-pollinated Arugula seeds  (300 seeds) for only $3.00! Tomatoes take a bit longer to grow, about 60-90 days but well worth the effort.  Mary's Heirloom Seeds offers 11 different varieties of HEIRLOOM Tomato seeds  Heirloom Tomatoes are so delicious and juicy! Amana's Orange Tomato Choose from Cherokee Purple, Emerald Green, Amana's Orange, Cherry and Beefsteak varieties.  Prices range from $3 to $4 for 25 to 45 seeds.  If you've never eaten an heirloom or homegrown tomato you are missing out! SPROUTS are another way to get nutrient-dense "greens" without spending lots of money or time.  Mung Beans grow into Bean Sprouts in as few as 3-6 days.  Mung Beans are my favorite!  Check out Nutritional Info for Sprouts. SPROUTS can be grown in a glass jar on the kitchen counter.  Sprouts don't need light or dirt...Just water! If you decide to check out Mary's Heirloom Seeds here are a few tidbits... All of the seeds listed are open-pollinated, non-gmo and non-hybrid, non-patented,  untreated, heirloom seeds. Mary has signed the Safe Seed pledge.   Seed Orders placed Monday-Thursday are shipped within 24 hours, (except for holidays)  Once your order has been processed. Shipping on Heirloom Seeds is Free within the Continental US.

Meatless Monday Featuring YOU LinkUp

Welcome to our Meatless Monday PARTY!

Joining me today is Lydia from Lydia's Flexitarian Kitchen and 
Christie from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures

This party is LIVE for an entire month!!!  Each week you'll have another chance to add your meatless creations to the party.

This week I am featuring YOU!  Thanks a bunch for sharing your meatless creations!

Cucumber Sandwich with White Bean Hummus from Feeding Big

Crispy Cauliflower Nuggets from Let's Get Living

Tuscan Bean Feta & Linguine from The McCallum's Shamrock Patch

The only "rule" to this party is that your recipe is completely meat-free.  I do ask that you try to share only recipes using real food.  We're all about healthy recipes here and I'd like to keep it that way.

Mary's Seeds of the Month Club

This was definitely one of the most popular items last year for Christmas!

Give the gift of Life and Sustainability to the gardener in your life.
AND...If it's a last-minute gift, we'll email the Certificate!!!

Welcome to

Mary's Seeds of the Month Club

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My favorite Heirloom GREENS Varieties

How does the Seeds of the Month Club Work?

All of our seed  varieties are open-pollinated, Non-GMO Heirloom Seeds.  
The "SUPER" membership options also includes 4 extra packets of Organic Wildflower seeds with your first month.

Your first shipment is sent out within 48 hours of you ordering. We ship via the United States Postal Service. The length of delivery time will be based on your location. You can expect your first shipment to arrive within 7 to 10 business days from the date you place your order.

Your first 8 or 4 packs of seeds are mailed right away. Then each month you will receive 4 packs of seeds by the last Friday of each month for the month in which they are due.

There are 4 options to join the Seeds of the Month Club:

12 Month SUPER Membership - Seeds of the Month Club

The 12 Month SUPER Membership includes 8 seeds packs the first month and 4 seed packs each month for a full 12 months.  Excellent gift Idea!
That's 52 packs of Heirloom, Non-GMO seeds with FREE Shipping!
*Plus 4 packs of Organic Wildflowers*  That's 56 Seed packs!

12 Month Seeds of the Month Club Membership

The 12 Month Membership includes 4 seeds packs the first month and 2 seed packs each month for a full 12 months. Excellent gift Idea!
That's 26 packs of Heirloom, Non-GMO seeds with FREE Shipping! 

6 Month SUPER Membership - Seeds of the Month Club

The 6 Month SUPER Membership includes 8 seeds packs the first month and 2 seed packs each month for 6 months. Excellent gift Idea!
That's 18 packs of Heirloom, Non-GMO seeds with FREE Shipping!
*Plus 4 packs of Organic Wildflowers*  That's 22 seed packs!

6 Month Seeds of the Month Club Membership

The 6 Month Membership includes 4 seed packs the first month and 2 seed packs each month for 6 months.  Excellent gift Idea!
That's 14 packs of Heirloom, Non-GMO seeds with FREE Shipping!

**When checking out: Please let us know the address to send these to, if they are a gift or for yourself, what month you would like your subscription to start. We would be happy to include a note in the first shipment and we always include a card introducing the subscription. 

All of the seeds listed are open-pollinated, non-gmo and non-hybrid, non-patented,  untreated, heirloom garden seeds.

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REAL Food Friday #47

Hello and Welcome to REAL Food Friday!
I'd like to thank all of the conscious bloggers who followed the guidelines and 
shared REAL FOOD recipes and organic gardening and posts. Thank you for sharing!

I have re-started Meatless Mondays here at Mary's Kitchen.
Would you like to join me for a link-up? Send me an email to
 mari_backtonature@yahoo.com

On to the PARTY!  We're your hosts
Lydia @ Lydia's Flexitarian Kitchen 
Marla @ Organic4 Greenlivings 
me...Mary @ Back to the Basics and Mary's Kitchen 
Heather @ Cook It Up Paleo 
Joyce @ It's Your Life 

<a href="http://maryshealthymeals.blogspot.com/"><img border="0" src="http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a627/greenmary_smith/REALFood1_zpsb7242283.jpg"/></a>  
If you're interested in co-hosting let us know! 

You can email Mary at mari_backtonature@yahoo.com

In case you missed "What is Real Food" here's a recap...

I know "Real" food may not seem like as much fun as the sugary, chemically, DIY recipes out there on the internet.  This is why REAL Food Friday is so unique.  This is the place to share your unprocessed, gmo-free, locally grown and/or fair trade posts.

We are trying to make a difference 1 recipe at a time!

FEATURES:

Mint Chip Ice Cream with Fresh Mint

 from Once Upon a Time in a Bed of Wildflowers

 

Easy Homemade Sauerkraut from Raia's Recipes

Garlic Scape, Basil and Almond Pesto from A Dish of Daily Life 

If your post includes items like *margarine, *granulated sugar, *food dye, packaged baking mixed with ingredients that you cannot pronounce (betty crocker, duncan hines, pillsbury) then it WILL be deleted.


Here's a great reference from Food Myths:

Link up your Real Food posts!  Processed and "junk food" posts will be deleted.
The party runs from Thursday at 7pm EST through Monday at Noon.

Please follow your hosts and consider adding the Real Food Friday button.