Easy Crustless Quiche

This is my go-to recipe to take to any type of pot-luck gathering. So easy and so delicious. Combine protein and veggies that you have on hand to make a good combination. It’s a very flexible recipe and has never failed me.

  • 6 Eggs (more or less can be used – depending on your supply!)
  • 8 oz of ricotta cheese or heavy cream or cottage cheese
  • salt and pepper

Blend those ingredients in a blender. Add 1 Tbl any type of flour for thickness. Or, you can substitute a few tablespoons of cooked sweet potato and leave out the flour.

Apply butter to your preferred oven proof dish. Layer whatever ingredients you have available in the bottom. Things like:

  • chopped whole onion (can be sautéd, or not)
  • salmon chunks, or other protein
  • cooked sweet potatoes, or chopped broccoli, or zucchini, or any vegetables you have,

Top with 1/2 – 1 cup grated strong cheddar cheese. Amount can depend on your supply, and your budget, but the more the better!

Optional: sprinkle feta cheese around; other herbs or seasoning as desired.

Pour liquid egg mixture over everything. Bake at 400 for about 30 minutes. I like to test doneness with an internal thermometer (I LOVE these things – absolutely changed my life in terms of baking and cooking! No more guesswork. You have a measurable way to determine doneness!). Temperature for quiche is 165 – 185 Fahrenheit.

Allow to cool a bit. Cut into squares. Can be eaten hot, warm or cold! Leftovers are great.

Apple Crumble

Baked apples are a delicious treat. Apples baked with a crumbly oat topping are VERY FREQUENT occurrences in our home. I put together a quick apple crumble on Sunday to take to a Neighborhood Thanksgiving feast and Leah, who decided it was superior in every way to any I had ever made before, demanded a recipe. Now, she knows I don’t follow recipes, but she told me to write out what I had done quickly before I forgot. She didn’t just want quantities, she wanted it with “times and details”.

  • 1/2 cup of raisins

Place raisins in a mug, add boiling water to cover, and allow to sit while you prepare and precook the apples.

  • +/- 8 Organic Granny Smith apples, washed, sliced (no need to peel)

Butter a baking dish, place the sliced apples in, cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 F for about 15 minutes. I probably baked mine longer, but I think I overdid it, so I’m adjusting the time for an even more ‘perfect’ result!

  • one stick of butter

Use softened butter. I never recommend microwaves. If your butter is not soft, cut it up and put it in a large glass bowl and place it in the oven (while it is heating up, or while the apples are cooking) so that the butter will soften (about 10 minutes). Even if it isn’t fully melted, remove the glass dish from the oven and stir the butter — CAREFULLY — it’s hot. Allow to cool, then add:

  • 2 cups whole organic oats
  • 1 cup organic coconut flakes (Bob’s Red Mill is my favorite)
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons sugar (or as desired)
  • 1/2 cup pecan pieces
  • chopped dates (optional, or to replace the sugar)
  • pinch salt

Stir together. Drain the raisins and add to the apples. Cover with the crumble mixture. Pack it down slightly. Bake about 20 minutes at 350 F.

Be sure to have vanilla ice cream on hand. There are some in my family who will refuse to eat even one bite without vanilla ice cream! There are others who would never combine their deserts and want each one separately! You may also top with fresh cream, whipped cream, milk or yogurt! Enjoy

Becky Hastings collects information on health and tries her best to discover and share truth. By God’s grace, through Jesus Christ, I was saved, blessed with a husband of over 40 years, and five precious babies all grown up. I now get to delight as ten grandchildren grow! Together we can help each other discover a healthy path in this crazy upside down world.

Easy Healthy Waffles or Pancakes!

In 1982 I met mom who had her 10th baby around the same time as I had our first! She shared with me a wonderfully easy way to turn whole wheat berries into delicious healthy waffles or pancakes. You can make the batter in about 10 minutes and deliver a healthy meal or snack! I’ve been making these for four decades modifying the original recipe in a variety of ways!

Flour is made by grinding wheat berries. White flour is sifted. The nutritional value of the wheat is at its maximum just after milling, and decreases over time. Fresh ground flour has the highest nutritional value. This recipe uses the entire wheat berry, and instantly grinds it into flour in your blender giving you the maximum nutritional benefit. Wheat berries can be found where other whole ‘healthy’ dried grains are sold and come in two varieties: hard (mostly for bread) or soft (better for pastries). You can use either for this recipe, but soft is preferred. You can also use Einkhorn or other ancient grains if you can find them. Organic is best.

  • 1 Cup wheat berries.
  • 1 Cup milk, sour milk or kefir. You can also use water without too much difference in the result. The dairy option will provide more nutrition.

Blend the wheat berries and liquid in a blender. Start on low speed and depending on the power of your blender, blend for about 3 minutes. A Vitamix on high speed can be faster. The goal is to have a smooth non gritty texture!

  • Add 1/4-1/3 more milk to get the mixture extremely smooth.
  • 1/2-1 apple. (optional addition) Cut the apple into pieces and add to the blender as it is running.
  • 1/4-1/2 cup of oats. Add while blender is running.
  • 3 – 6 eggs. The more eggs, the higher protein. Use less if you’re about to run out of eggs! Less eggs may require more liquid.
  • 4 teaspoons of baking powder.
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
  • +/- 2 Tablespoons of softened butter or coconut oil

Blend until everything is mixed. If the mixture is too thick to blend, add more milk (or liquid). If the mixture seems too runny, add more oats. Waffle batter may need to be slightly thicker.

Pour onto hot skillet for pancakes or into hot waffle maker. Serve with butter, syrup, berries, fruit, yogurt, cheese, jam, or anything you like! I always like to add a bit of lemon juice and cinnamon.

The batter can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Waffles or pancakes can be stored in a zip lock bag in the freezer for future quick easy snacks.

Enjoy!

Becky Hastings collects information on health and tries her best to discover and share truth. By God’s grace, through Jesus Christ, I was saved from the life of a rebel. I’ve been blessed with a husband of 41 years, and five precious babies all grown up. I now get to delight as nine grandchildren grow! Together we can help each other discover a healthy path in this crazy upside down world. Please subscribe (below) so you don’t miss any future blogs!

More Waffles

As I said in my previous waffle recipe, all recipes are a work in progress.

My latest version (below) has an additional egg and less butter. They were easy to make and devoured by the grandchildren.

I’ve added an easy reference so you can make a double or 1.5 batch. The Belgium flip style waffle maker can be turned upside down as soon as you pour in the batter. It makes THE BEST WAFFLES EVER! I found one made by Hamilton Beach for only $19.99. Truly the lightest waffles because the batter is forced down! My waffle pictures present imperfect waffles because I found pouring less batter causes more expansion. The result may look imperfect, but is most delicious!

I started writing my recipes in chart form, with multiple batch sizes, as an easy way to make the recipe clear and consistent for my children during our homeschooling years (1997-2017). I hope you understand what I’m saying! Quick and easy, is my goal.

I had 2 assistant cooks this morning, my nearly 4 and nearly 2 year old grandchildren, yet we still managed to stick to the recipe AND record it for posterity! The waffles were devoured by all!

 

These two pictures were taken from another batch of waffles that I made later, since we forgot to take pictures! For this batch I used 1 1/2 cups Bobs gluten free flour. It worked well.

Waffles are great with fruit, yogurt, butter, and syrup – or any combination of those that you like! Waffles are also great with Nancy’s organic pro-biotic cream cheese and organic fruit spread!

Becky Hastings, wife, mother, grandmother, passionate follower of Jesus and truth. As a breastfeeding counselor for over 25 years, Becky is devoted to helping parents make wise decisions for the long-term health and wellbeing of their babies, including which vaccines to choose. Becky loves mountain biking and appreciates donations, which mainly encourage her.

Unvaccinated: Why growing numbers of parents are choosing natural immunity

A new book. This might be the perfect gift for your friend who is pregnant!

Unvaccinated: Why growing numbers of parents are choosing natural immunity for their children by Forrest Maready

I highly admire the work of Forrest Maready. He lives next door, in North Carolina (I live in South Carolina). His family has been profoundly adversely impacted by vaccines, which he only realized AFTER he began to research the topic extensively. He writes with a passion to convey the truth about the benefits of natural immunity and the unintended harm caused by our widespread vaccine recommendations. As a former vaccine proponent, he understands how difficult it is to encounter and process new information that challenges your underlying paradigms.

I have watched many of the 100s of videos he has made. I also met him personally at a meeting in Atlanta and found him to be a very smart, outside the box thinker. The world needs more people fully informed and gently sharing truth. If you read his book, and share it with others, together, we will make an impact!

“If you always wanted to give someone a short, cheap, easy-to-read explanation of why you’ve chosen natural immunity instead of vaccines, I’ve got a new book on Amazon! Only $7 and will change the mind of even the most skeptical mother-in-law!” Forrest Maready

Why are more parents choosing natural immunity for their children? When I first heard that people were purposefully not vaccinating their children, I was shocked. Vaccines have been described as the most incredible medical invention of all time—a miracle of science and technology that has saved the lives of untold millions. I couldn’t believe that seemingly intelligent, educated parents were purposefully foregoing vaccines for their children, and in fact, were so convinced these medical prodecures were harming us, they would go out of their way to try to convince others. When a close friend of mine told me that his infant child was going to be unvaccinated, I thought he was completely insane. After much coaxing, he convinced me to do my own research and challenge him on his beliefs. A few months later, I had read things about vaccines and disease that I had never heard before. Things that no one—including our pediatrician—had ever mentioned. I was convinced there was a giant conspiracy to try and discredit vaccines, but after diving headfirst into recent scientific research seldom mentioned in the news, I eventually came to believe much differently about vaccines and the diseases they are supposed to protect us from. This short book will take you along the same journey I made as I transitioned from a dedicated vaccinating parent to someone who now questions whether any vaccines are actually worth the risk, even in third world countries. It barely scratches the surface of this, the greatest debate of our time, but if nothing else, will give you a clear idea as to why an increasing number of parents are raising their children unvaccinated.

I personally have seen the obvious glowing health of non-vaccinated babies and children. In fact, my husband recently commented that a non-vaccinated baby we know stands out sharply in contrast to other babies of the same age because of his bright perceptive eyes, and vibrant glowing health. While many moms are struggling with breastfeeding, struggling for baby to gain weight, and struggling with many other challenges in the first year of life – which may or may not be connected with receiving so many vaccines – the non-vaccinated babies I have encountered rarely have these issues. Moms who have personally vaccinated one child, but made a choice to not give vaccines to subsequent children, are often amazed at the difference. Doctors who have large numbers of non-vaccinated babies and children in their practise have come to realise they are by far the most healthy children.

Those who choose not to vaccinate are not endangering the world, or taking advantage of the risk and sacrifice of others (as I have been accused). The best gift I can give to the world is a vibrant innate immune system. I support the immune system with clean eating and natural supplements. I do not fear infectious disease for myself, my children, or my grandchildren. Our bodies are designed to have a strong defensive strategy to combat disease when we seek to cooperate with it, and not override it with injecting very questionable ingredients.

Those who convey a sense of shock and horror for “the children who are immune compromised and not able to receive vaccines” need to do a lot more thinking about the issue, which would take at least another whole blog to address.

Be well. Be healthy. Inform yourself. Share truth with love.

Author: Becky Hastings, wife, mother, grandmother, passionate follower of Jesus and truth. As a life & wellness coach, Becky seeks to inspire and motivate others to find increased energy, joy, and longevity. Navigating information to achieve long-term health goals in every area of life is a passion!

 

 

 

Easy Immune Boost

This is a recipe for a simple, economic, tasty way to combat nearly any type of illness in the initial stages. It is far more effective than a flu shot or most common over-the-counter medications. While pharmaceutical medications may reduce some symptoms, they generally do not assist and support the body towards wellness. Each ingredient in this Immune Boost has properties that support the body’s ability to mount a response to offending pathogens.

  • local raw organic honey (not for babies under 12 months), preferably produced by bees who do not have access to pesticide laden fields!
  • coconut oil (raw, organic)
  • powdered vitamin C either sodium ascorbate or ascorbate acid
  • cayenne pepper
  • turmeric powder
  • cinnamon
  • ginger powder

Mix equal parts of honey and coconut oil in a jar. You can either mix a Tablespoon of each, or 1/4 cup, or more. You might want to start with a smaller amount to try it!

Add all the other powdered ingredients in as large a quantity as you think you (or your child) will be able to tolerate. You can always start small, and add more. Usually you can put quite a large amount of vitamin C (remember you will only be giving a small amount of this mixture at a time) without it being too noticeable. Start with just a sprinkle of the spices. The honey and coconut oil are a great aid to masking the flavors of the vitamin C and spices.

Give a 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon at a time. Give frequently until symptoms disappear!

What is it good for? Allergies, sore throat, cold sores (at the first sign), upset tummy, cold or flu, headaches, etc. Try to allow the mixture to sit in your mouth, under your tongue for as long as possible so it can be absorbed quickly sublingually.

Try it – you may be astounded!

Why? All of these spices have amazing properties of antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and provide immune stimulation/activation. It really works. And it tastes great – even for children. Elderberry syrup is another great immune booster to have on hand, but can be a little more work to prepare from the dried berries, or expensive to purchase.

CBD Oil is another natural supplement that provides excellent immune boosting benefits. Make sure your CBD Oil is organic, tested for purity and potency, and safely extracted. I have found a great product and am happy to answer any questions you may have about it. You can learn more and order CBD at http://healingplant.org.

Author: Becky Hastings, wife, mother, grandmother, passionate follower of Jesus and truth. As a life & wellness coach, Becky seeks to inspire and motivate others to find increased energy, joy, and longevity. Navigating information to achieve long-term health goals in every area of life is a passion!

Choosing a Good CBD Oil

Now that you are convinced to try CBD Oil derived from hemp because it is legal, safe, and highly effective as a health supplement, how do you decide which product to choose?

Dr. Rachna Patel, a medical marijuana expert, states there are three key questions to help you choose a quality product.

  1. Is the manufacturer/supplier of the oil accountable to anyone?
  2. Is the product lab tested?
  3. What method was used to extract the CBD oil?

I’m confident to report that the company I have been repping passes these tests with flying colors.

  1. They are accountable to you, the customer, and to their thousands of affiliates. They are so confident of their product, that they offer a 30 money back guarantee.
  2. Every batch is 3rd party tested for potency and purity. You can find certificates verifying the CBD content on their website.
  3. The CBD oil is extracted from organically grown hemp in the USA using a CO2 extraction method that does not leave behind any harmful residue.

Additionally, the prices compare very favorably with other quality brands AND there are no ‘fillers’ or unwanted ingredients – only full spectrum CBD and hemp oil.

Please leave your name and email address below if you would like more information on this product, or refer back to the person who shared this blog with you.

Author: Becky Hastings, wife, mother, grandmother, passionate follower of Jesus and truth. As a life & wellness coach, Becky seeks to inspire and motivate others to find increased energy, joy, and longevity. Navigating information to achieve long-term health goals in every area of life is a passion!

Chemical Free Cleaning

Is it possible to clean without cleaning products containing strong chemicals?

Do you know how many chemicals you are exposed to every day? If I stop using chemicals do I have to buy expensive ‘alternative products’?

I first learned about the concept of toxic chemical exposure in our own homes in the late 1990s when I read a book called The Cure for All Diseases by Dr Hulda Clark.

I’ve gradually reduced the chemical products in my home and for personal care. I’ve come to realize that so many of the things I thought were essential to cleaning a home, were actually just strong marketing ideas. I confess I’m not the best at cleaning and keeping a home clean.

Cloths AFTER completing 8 sides.

Recently I invited a few ladies over and in trying to see my home from a visitor’s eyes, I realized my 4 large windows were quite dirty – embarrassingly dirty. I just hadn’t noticed it. The amazing thing I wanted to share is that I was able to complete the entire job, get amazingly clean windows, in a fairly short space of time, with only water! Really. All it takes is water. For serious grime, you could add vinegar, but I found water to work just fine.

My clean windows and amazing view.

What I did: I used two old face cloths. One was rinsed in hot water and used to ‘wash’ the glass. I had 4 large windows (8 sides) and I only rinsed the cloth out 8 times. The second dry cloth was used first to dry, then to lightly polish all 8 sides. No more specialized window cleaning products for me. Water works!

I’ve been using this method for quite some time on bathroom mirrors. No streaks. First wipe with hot wet cloth, then dry/polish with a dry clean cloth.

Are you inspired to try?

Another amazing tip I’ve learned is that simple inexpensive items can work in many ways to partner with you in the cleaning process. Here are 2 of my favorites:

That’s Arm & Hammer baking soda in a shaker jar for easy use. I bought the jar at Dollar Tree for one dollar. The bag of baking soda wasn’t too much more and can be used in kitchens, bathrooms, laundry, etc. It can even be added to your bath to soak in.

The green thing is a nylon netting scrubby I crochet. That scrubby can handle dishes, pots, pans, bathroom sinks, etc. It’s gentle and effective. Scrubbies last a long time and can get washed in a washing machine or dish washer. They are quick and easy to make and are great as gifts.

That’s it. That’s all I have. Don’t be intimidated by cleaning. Keep some baking soda in your bathroom and under your kitchen sink. Keep your supplies in a bucket wherever you need them so cleaning is easy! Aim to reduce your chemical exposure as much as possible. There has never been any study on how the multitude of chemicals we are exposed to every day can impact our body – but we know it can’t be good!

There are a lot of people trying to sell you lots of products for a chemical free life, but I encourage you to start with water and be thrilled at the results!

Author: Becky Hastings, wife, mother, grandmother, passionate follower of Jesus and truth. Becky pursues health and wellness for herself and coaches others in their pursuit of their own health goals.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Help Sickness is Coming

At the first sign of any type of illness: runny nose, cough, upset stomach, lack of energy, fever, sore throat, sore ears, cold sore (fever blister), headache, etc.

It’s important to take FAST ACTION to offset the duration and extent of the potential illness. For me, fast action does not mean running to a doctor or pharmacy for the typical cold and flu medicines! There are so many cheaper, better alternatives we have available!

As mothers, we need to help our children identify any potential symptoms and come quickly for home remedies. The sooner we start, the more we reduce the symptoms! Our children will also learn to assist their body in the healing process on their own, and be able to bring quick healing to our grandchildren! As a grandmother there isn’t much better than watching your children raise vibrant healthy children!

  1. Begin vitamin C therapy. The critical thing to remember is that the dose and the frequency are extremely important. Don’t delay. Get started on vitamin C. Have vitamin C on hand. I’ve written extensively about what dose, what brands, etc. in my What Dose of Vitamin C? blog.
  2. Avoid Tamiflu. It is 1) expensive; 2) ineffective in reducing the duration of flu; and 3) can be potentially dangerous for some individuals.[1]
  3. Avoid pain/fever reducers, especially for children. Acetaminophen actually depletes the body of glutathione which is an important amino acid that helps our body clean up and remove offending substances. I’ve written about that in this blog, How Safe is Acetaminophen?
  4. Give elderberry syrup. There are many prepared elderberry products available. For a cheaper option you can purchase your own elderberries and make your own syrup to keep on hand in your refrigerator.
  5. Keep well hydrated. If the patient is a baby, breastfeed often and don’t worry too much about solids. Coconut water (not coconut milk) is an excellent way to rehydrate for children and adults. Choose the best brand you can find with the no added sugar and least extra ingredients. Avoid sucralose containing products because they are poisonous and immune suppressing.
  6. REDUCE or REMOVE SUGAR. This is a good thing we can do most of the time to stay healthy, but is essential when we feel any symptoms of illness. At the first sign of any symptoms is the time for the brain to sound a RED ALERT “sugar is poison to me especially right now.”
  7. NO Pasteurized milk. Butter, eggs, hard cheese and fermented kefir are good.
  8. Think soup. Or curry. Try to consume bone broth and natural spices, and soup, stew or curry is a great way to achieve this. Give the patient their favorite soup. Most of us have heard that chicken soup is good when you are sick – it is true, but you might want to make your own.
  9. Avoid flour. Have you chicken soup without the noodles. Don’t have bread sticks. As much as possible avoid ALL processed foods and eat more fresh fruit and vegetables, organic preferred.
  10. Make your own flu shot. Depending on the age and taste preferences, here are some great ingredients to include in your flu shot: lemon juice, pineapple juice (no sugar), cayenne pepper, jalapeño pepper, ginger, garlic, honey, turmeric, cinnamon, coconut oil. Combine them in whatever way you like. Choose the ones you like most. Food is your best medicine. I’m working on a recipe for a Hot Chai Chocolate drink.
  11. Honey. For anyone over 12 months, honey is beneficial, especially good for coughs. Don’t buy mass produced honey. Local raw honey is your best option. Find a local bee keeper and talk to him about where his bees harvest. It is important that they don’t have access to fields doused with Roundup. Vitamin C powder can be added to honey to make it more acceptable.
  12. Drink Herbal teas
  13. Colloidal Silver. If you feel an antibiotic might be needed, first try colloidal silver.
  14. Essential oils. I’m not an EO expert, but there are many oils that are beneficial. Lavender is especially good and safe for children. A few drops on the bottom of the feet, behind the ears, on the chest and throat can be beneficial and soothing. Learn about EO safety, ways to dilute, and have a few on hand. Some of my favorites are peppermint, frankincense, and tea tree. You don’t need to break the bank and buy every oil available. Most oils provide a variety of benefits and work with our body to assist in reclaiming health.
  15. Fresh air, time outdoors is essential, depending on the severity of the current illness, and the weather.
  16. Good sleep. Sleep requires an entire blog of its own, but getting plenty of rest is extremely beneficial. Symptoms of illness are a signal to prioritize an early bed time and limit exposure to screens – especially prior to bed time to maximize good sleep.
  17. Movement is critically important to keep our lymph system running. Walk, dance, take the stairs, do a few toe rises or squats – just find some ways to move regularly.
  18. Vitamin D. In the winter months we are not able to synthesize vitamin D from the sun. I’ve written more about Vitamin D in this blog.

Remember, healthy foods are the best way to stay healthy. Symptoms of illness are a reminder to get back to a healthy eating plan!

Don’t think you have to do every single thing on the list, but do what you can, what works for you and your family! Have a healthy winter!

 

Oh, and it goes without saying (if you’ve read anything on my blog) that if you want to have super health, and give your children life-long health and wellness, avoid all vaccines. Vaccines artificially stimulate your immune system, insert toxic chemicals into your body, and for some people, end up causing death, serious injury, or life-long auto-immune disorders.

 

Author: Becky Hastings, wife to John for 37 years, mother of five naturally born breastfed babies, grandmother of six, passionate follower of Jesus, truth, and HEALTH. 

 

[1] Helpful Articles/Links on Tamiflu

Gluten Free Banana Bread

This recipe is gluten free, but does contain eggs and dairy. If you are also dairy free, you can substitute the milk with water (really – it doesn’t make a difference, or coconut or almond milk). If you also avoid eggs, you can substitute chia seeds, but I haven’t experimented with that.

Many people find tremendous health benefits from avoiding gluten. However, even gluten free processed flours should not really be a staple in most of our regular daily eating plans. However, it’s nice to have an occasional treat, or a way to spoil grandchildren when they come to visit!

I’ve made this recipe twice and it is really easy, moist, and delicious!

Also, I’ve NEVER had a loaf pop out of a pan more easily in one complete piece. That is saying a lot since I’ve been baking quick loaves for about 40 years! This recipe is based on another gluten free recipe, but I significantly reduced the amount of flour and increased the eggs. Perhaps every loaf I’ve ever made in the past was too dry because I had followed a recipe and put TOO MUCH FLOUR into it! Every day is another opportunity to learn.

 


Gluten Free Banana Bread

Liquid ingredients: Combine in a bowl (mash the bananas) or blend gently.

3
Medium
bananas (frozen and thawed works well)
2
Eggs
Organic* of course
3
Tbl**
Butter, coconut oil or a combination
½
Tsp***
Vanilla
2
Tbl
Maple syrup
¾
Cup
Milk (or water)

Combine dry ingredients in a bowl:

1 ¼
Cup
Gluten free flour (½ cup each white rice & coconut, 1/8 cup each tapioca & potato flours)
1 ¼
Cup
Organic whole gluten free oats
1/3
Cup
Organic sugar
3
Tsp
Aluminum free baking powder
1
Tsp
Salt
1
Tsp
Cinnamon
½-1
Tsp
Turmeric (optional, but everything benefits from turmeric!)
¼ – ½
Cup
Chopped Walnuts
 **Tbl = Tablespoon. ***tsp = teaspoon, approximately 5 ml

 

Stir dry ingredients, then combine with the liquid ingredients and stir until just mixed (never over mix quick breads). Pour batter into a buttered loaf pan (I used glass). Bake at 350 for 45 minutes, turn down the oven temperature to 325 and bake for 15 more minutes, until toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to sit for 10 minutes, then loosen the sides with a knife (or Cutco spatula spreader) and remove from the pan onto a wire rack to cool. ENJOY! With butter or plain.

*I try to purchase and use only organic ingredients as far as I am able. A quick note on organic ingredients. The reason it is important to avoid non-organic foods is because of the glyphosate (which is in Roundup) is generally sprayed on all crops that are not organic. Most of us have a glyphosate burden that can wreak havoc with our longterm health. Eating organic only has been shown to significantly reduce the amount of glyphosate your body has to deal with and leads to robust health – mental and physical. Many people think organic is a fad, is too expensive, and one man I spoke to in the grocery store was repulsed by the idea of organic because he thought it would not be enjoyable to eat! The good news is 1) there is more and more organic options available in local grocery stores with better and better labels; 2) the price is not so much higher than non-organic brands, but when considering the cost we all need to realize that the cost of sickness today is extremely high; 3) organic actually tastes and FEELS better!

DSC_0062Becky Hastings, wife, mother, grandmother, passionate follower of Jesus, seeker of truth and health. Facing a world quite different from the one in which I grew up, I seek to research and understand the very real dangers threatening the health and freedom of today’s parents, providing information to navigate towards joyful family living!  Posted 31 January 2017