Ingredients Date Filling Ingredients 2 cups pitted dates- chopped 2 TBSP honey 2/3 cup hot water pinch of sea salt Bar Ingredients 1 cup flour 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats 1/2 cup cold butter Directions Prep filling first. In...
Ingredients 2lbs ground elk (or beef) 2 green bell peppers- diced 1 onion- diced 2 TBSP minced garlic 10oz cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 cups shredded provolone cheese 2 cups beef or bone broth Salt and pepper to taste 12oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or...
Ingredients 2 pounds ground elk (or beef) ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 4 ounces butter 1 white onion- diced 2 cups beef broth ⅓ cup sour cream ⅓ cup white wine salt and ground black pepper to taste 3 cups egg noodles- cooked per the brand's...
Ingredients Cake 3 cups cake flour (or 2.5 cups flour and 1/2 cup arrowroot) 1.5 cups sugar 3 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 cup butter (chilled) 1 cup eggnog 1/2 cup milk 2 TBSP oil 2 tsp rum extract 3 eggs Frosting 1 cup butter (room...
Ingredients Carrots 1lb carrots- sliced 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into pats 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese Candied Pecans 2 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons maple syrup...
Ingredients Salad 4 cups chopped Brussels (you should be able to purchase them chopped or shredded, you can also use lettuce) 1/4 cup pine nuts 1/4 cup shaved or grated parmesan Dressing (or do store-bought Caesar) 2 small garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon anchovy...
Ingredients 8oz wheel or wedge Brie cheese 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts 4 TBSP hot honey (could use regular honey as well) and more for topping 1/4 tsp cinnamon Pinch of salt Directions Set your oven to 350 Prep the cheese wheel by scoring a circle on its rind about 1/4...
Ingredients Yield: an Oakley dozen (12, but 11 if you have toddlers) 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp almond extract 1/2 cup pumpkin (blotted to remove moisture) 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1...
Ingredients 1lb ground elk (or venison, beef, etc) 1/2 TBSP olive oil 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 yellow onion- finely diced 1/4 cup mayonnaise 8 slices cheese of choice 12 dinner rolls 1 TBSP butter Directions Preheat oven to 350 and spray a...
Liver has so many excellent benefits and we love having liver pate when we go to any fine dining restaurant. With Josh's last buck, he tasked me with some "fancy" liver recipes, and this all-spice and sage venison pate is fantastic- you cannot taste the liver at all!...
From top to bottom and left to right, below are my affiliate links for all my favorites from this year! Please keep in mind, I do make a small commission if you choose to shop through my links. I truly hope these guides help make your holiday shopping a little less...
From top to bottom and left to right, below are my affiliate links for all my favorites from this year! Please keep in mind, I do make a small commission if you choose to shop through my links. I truly hope these guides help make your holiday shopping a little less...
From top to bottom and left to right, below are my affiliate links for all my favorites from this year! Please keep in mind, I do make a small commission if you choose to shop through my links. I truly hope these guides help make your holiday shopping a little less...
From top to bottom and left to right, below are my affiliate links for all my favorites from this year! Please keep in mind, I do make a small commission if you choose to shop through my links. I truly hope these guides help make your holiday shopping a little less...
Ingredients Cookie Bars 1.5 sticks (3/4 cup) butter- softened 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1 large egg 2 tsp almond extract 2 cups Kamut flour or 2.5 cups All-Purpose 1/2 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt Frosting 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter,...
From top to bottom and left to right, below are my affiliate links for all my favorites from this year! Please keep in mind, I do make a small commission if you choose to shop through my links. I truly hope these guides help make your holiday shopping a little less...
Ingredients 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 3/4 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 scoop chocolate protein powder 1/2 cup cocoa powder (o4 3/4 if not using protein powder) 1/2 cup flour (or 3/4 cup if not using protein powder) 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 cup chocolate chips 2...
This recipe will be in your weekly dinner round-up. It's so good and full of protein; the kids will LOVE it! There's no prep work, no chopping, no dicing, and hardly anything to clean up as it's a one-pot recipe 🙂 Ingredients 2lbs ground elk (or venison, beef, etc.)...
Ingredients (yields 16 mini cheesecakes) Gingerbread Crust 3/4 cup gingerbread crisp cookie crumbs or graham cracker crust 3 TBSP melted butter Goat Cheese Cheesecake Filling 4oz goat cheese crumbles- room temperature 1/4 cup honey or 1/4 cup sugar + 2 TBSP honey 1/4...
Trick your kids, trick your spouse, trick yourself. This soup has EIGHT cups of vegetables plus 20g of protein in each serving! (no photo because it's not the most aesthetic look soup but dip some sourdough in it and you won't care) Ingredients 4 cups broccoli-...
If you couldn't tell, I am a huge fan of Brussels Sprouts over lettuce for salads. They are so much more filling and flavorful! Ingredients 4 cups shaved Brussels (you can buy them pre-shaved) 1 shallot- chopped 1 tsp garlic powder 2 TBSP olive oil 1/3 cup pomegranate...
This batch size is great to keep at home (the trick is not to eat it all in one sitting). If you're attending a party or using this as your cookie exchange, you will want to double or triple the recipe! Ingredients 1/2 cup butter (1 stick) 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup...
Ingredients 2lbs ground antelope (or any ground meat) 4 large potatoes or 6 medium potatoes (peeled and thinly sliced) 1 medium onion (chopped) 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese 1 can of cream of mushroom soup 3/4 cup whole milk 1 tsp garlic powder 2 TBSP olive oil...
Antelope is one of my favorite North American wild game meats because they typically eat sage, and I love the taste. I pair my recipes with the natural flavor of the meat. As always- use whatever ground meat you have access to or want to use! This recipe would taste...
A recipe best served cold- this will be a crowd-pleaser (if you are willing to share)! Plus, it's quite a bit easier than making a regular pumpkin pie 🙂 Ingredients Crust and Topping 1 1/2 cups Kamut flour (or 2 cups All-Purpose) 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup unsalted...
Cheesecake is Josh's favorite dessert, so I knew if I was going to attempt something at home, it needed to be NEXT LEVEL. These surpassed my wildest expectations—a true crowd-pleaser! A note: it's best if the cheesecakes are set up for a few hours before enjoying...
Ingredients 2lbs ground elk (or venison or beef) 2 TBSP butter 1 small onion, chopped 2 TBSP minced garlic 3 TBSP flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp butter 3 cups beef broth 1 cup pickles, chopped 1 14.5oz can diced tomatoes (do not drain) 1 6 oz. can tomato paste ⅓ cup ketchup 3...
We had a very similar course during a chef's menu experience in Las Vegas (full blog here), and with our farm producing so many wild pears, I knew I had to try to recreate it! Ingredients Pears (ripe)- halved and cored Olive oil Blue cheese crumbles Walnut pieces Hot...
Ingredients 1 3/4 cups Kamut flour or 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp ginger 1 tsp cloves 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup dark molasses 1/2 cup milk 1 stick butter- melted and cooled 2 eggs granulated...
I *love* anything molasses, so be ready to see a lot of recipes using it this season on the blog! Before you begin this recipe- note that you do need to chill the dough for an hour (I hate when recipes don't note that at first, and then you get all excited about a...
Ingredients 2 TBSP butter 1 TBSP oil 1/2 cup finely minced onion 2 TBSP minced garlic 2 tsp Italian Seasoning 2 15oz cans pumpkin puree (not pie filling) 2 cups bone broth or beef broth 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/4 cup heavy cream 2 TBSP maple syrup Fresh sage...
I could easily eat steak for every meal, especially topped with cowboy butter! We usually have about half the recipe left over, and if you have some left, it can easily be reheated the following day. Ingredients 1 stick butter 4 TBSP minced garlic 1 lemon- juiced 2...
Makes 8 large cookies or a dozen medium cookies Ingredients 1 stick butter (softened) 1 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1 1/4 cups Kamut flour or 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 two baking soda 1/4 tsp sea salt (+ more for topping) 1 toffee bar Caramel sauce...
My 4-year-old asked, "Can we eat this every day?" That's it—that's the intro. Ingredients 12oz shaved Brussels sprouts (they sell these frozen) 4 TBSP oil- divided 8oz bow tie pasta 1/2 cup shaved parmesan 1/4 cup dried cherries or cranberries 1/4 cup halved pecans 3...
My first time making scones, and I have to say- I am pretty proud of myself. Ingredients Scone Ingredients 1 3/4 cups Kamut flour or 2 cups all-purpose flour + more for kneading 2 1/2 tbsp baking powder 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup...
Ingredients (makes 16) Cheesecake Filling 4oz cream cheese- softened 2 TBSP granulated sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Cookie Dough 1/2 cup butter- room temp 1/2 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup pumpkin puree 1 large egg 2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1...
The perfect fall (or any day meal), plus it makes fantastic leftovers too! Ingredients 2lbs ground elk (or beef, venison, etc.) 2 green bell peppers- diced 1/2 medium yellow onion- diced 1 TBSP cornstarch 4 cups milk 1 cup broth 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 2...
Ingredients 3/4 cp Kamut flour or 1 cup All-Purpose flour 1 cup rolled oats 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 2 eggs 1.5 cups pure pumpkin puree 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1 tsp almond extract (or vanilla) 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds 1/4 cup chopped...
A little twist on the classic puppy chow! I recommend using milk chocolate if you are subbing the protein powder with another chocolate flavor or if you are omitting the protein powder altogether! The white chocolate works with the protein pumpkin spice perfectly :)...
This super hearty meal took less than 20 minutes to prepare and was loved by the kids, too! Ingredients 2lbs ground antelope (or any other ground meat) 1 medium onion- chopped 2 TBSP minced garlic 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta 2 14oz tomato sauce...
Ingredients 1.5 lbs ground elk (or venison or beef) 1/2 cup finely minced purple onion 2 TBSP minced garlic 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1 tsp oregano seasoning 1 TBSP chives 1 egg 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper Olive oil for cooking Directions Combine all ingredients in...
You need these this weekend, that is all. I try to include macros for my protein recipes 1 Muffin: 206 calories / 9g fat / 23g carbs / 7g protein Ingredients Muffin Ingredients 1 cup Kamut flour or All-Purpose 2 scoops Bowmar Nutrition Protein Pumpkin Spice (can omit...
It's hard to have a bad day when you know you're having chicken fried elk steak for dinner. You of course can use any sort of wild game or beef for this recipe! How to Enjoy Wild Game Without it Being Gamey Ingredients 8 elk steaks (roughly 8oz each) 2 eggs 4 TBSP...
Ingredients Salad 5 cups shaved Brussels 1 red apple- chopped 1/2 purple onion- chopped Handful: Pecan Halves Cranberries Goat Cheese Dressing 1 TBSP honey 1 TBSP olive oil 1 TBSP balsamic 2 TBSP mayo Salt and pepper to taste Directions In a bowl, combine all salad...
Ingredients (makes 2) Dough 3 - 3.5 cups Kamut flour or 3.5 - 4 cups All-Purpose flour 3 TBSP yeast 1 tsp sugar 1 tbsp salt 1 cup hot water 3 TBSP olive oil Toppings Ground Italian Sausage Pizza sauce or marinara sauce Cheese of choice Olives Peppers Onions Banana...
Ingredients Cake 1.5 cups Kamut flour or 2 cups All-Purpose flour 1/2 cup butter- softened 1 tsp pumpkin pie seasoning 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp baking powder 1 large egg 1/3 cup whole milk 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup pure pumpkin (not pie filling)...
So yummy and perfect for fall! Yields 6, double, or triple as desired Ingredients Donuts 3/4 cup Kamut flour or 1 cup All-Purpose 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1/4 cup coconut oil 1/3 cup brown sugar...
Our first chef's menu restaurant experience was at Giada's in the Cromwell in Las Vegas. One of the dishes was her signature lemon spaghetti, and they even sent you home with the recipe! I made a few tweaks and added the venison sausage, so don't be afraid to play...
Whenever I share wild game recipes, I am asked how to make wild game taste "not so gamey." We don't mind the taste, even if it is gamey, but I know it can bother some people who are used to beef or chicken instead of deer and wild turkey. We have eaten some pretty...
Okay. This is the only way I will be cooking game meat tenderloins from now on. It was so flavorful, and the meat was extremely tender. If you try this recipe, you will impress anyone! Use whatever tenderloin you have available as well! Tenderloin Ingredients...
Josh and I had our ten-year courthouse wedding anniversary a few days ago, and in honor of our wedding cake flavor (almond), I wanted to make something fall-ish for us to celebrate at home. These crinkle cookies are amazing and an easy recipe for the kids to help...
I started getting lash extensions in December 2018. When I got pregnant with Oakley, we had to start modifying my appointments since you're not supposed to lay on your back for an extended period of time. Then, the pandemic hit, and lash salons were one of the first...
Our apple trees are producing like crazy right now, so be prepared for a ton of apple-themed recipes! Ingredients 3 medium red apples, chopped (peel if desired; I did not) 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground ginger 2 large eggs 1/4 cup white sugar...
If you like caramel, this recipe is for you! It's extremely easy to make and a natural alternative to traditional caramel. Ingredients 2 cups pitted dates- packed 2 cups boiling water 1/2 tsp sea salt Directions Add boiling water and dates to a bowl, cover, and let...
Per usual, these made an Oakley dozen (aka 11 cookies instead of a full dozen). They are great with and without the icing and taste like oatmeal cookies but with a fall twist! Ingredients Cookie Ingredients 1 cup old-fashioned oats 1 cup Kamut flour or 1.5 cups...
A little twist on the classic "pigs in a blanket" made with our deer lil' smokies Ingredients Puff Pastry Ingredients (or use a store-bought sheet) 1 cups Kamut Flour or 1 1/4 cups All-Purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon table salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 8 tablespoons...
I'm always trying to come up with new ways to use our venison that aren't just chili or spaghetti. These patty melts were insanely easy to make! Try them with your next deer (or beef)! Ingredients 1lb ground venison 1 TBSP Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp Montreal-style...
One of my resolutions this year was not to buy any salad dressing. This was such an easy way to make Thousand Island dressing and most likely- you already have all the ingredients Ingredients 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup ketchup 3 TBSP sweet pickle relish Directions Whisk...
These are AMAZING and make the best post-dinner sweet treat! Ingredients 2 heaping cups of raspberries 2 TBSP honey 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips Sea Salt Directions In a bowl, mash raspberries. Add honey On a parchment-covered baking sheet, scoop small plops of...
This has been sweeping the internet, and for good reason- it's such a perfect little sweet and salty treat at the end of the day. I will preface that the recipes and videos I've seen online use A TON of peanut butter, but I still try to keep my treats in check as best...
Josh said this was one of his favorite recipes I have ever made! With fall and winter right around the corner, a crockpot meal is an absolute move! Plus, you only need a few ingredients! Ingredients 2 - 3lb venison roast (or beef) 2 cups broth + 2 cups water 1 packet...
I don't think I'll be able to eat regular chocolate chip cookies after this version! I was inspired by a recent trip to Vegas and a fall cookie I saw at a bakery we were at. The nutmeg and molasses' warmth really brings out this cookie's flavor! Ingredients 6 TBSP...
As Bob Ross would say, "We don't have mistakes; we have happy accidents." These, my friends, were a happy accident. I intended them to be apple fritter donut bites, but I didn't have enough flour to hold them together, so they became the softest cookies I have ever...
This was so easy and a fan favorite in our house. Plus, the leftover meat sauce tastes amazing over rice or even just as is! Ingredients 2lbs ground Italian venison sausage (or pork) Pasta of choice- we aren't huge pasta people, so I only did 1/2 a box, but use how...
Cinnamon rolls are such a labor of love. Still, these are worth the 3.5 hours they will take you (you can make them ahead of time and keep them in the fridge overnight, but with the extra rise time in the morning, you are only going to save about 45 minutes). Your...
If you are a Brussels sprouts fan, this recipe is for you! They aren't mushy or crunchy—the perfect roasted salad or side dish for your next meal! Ingredients Brussels Sprouts 2 TBSP olive oil 2lbs trimmed and halved Brussels Salt and pepper Tahini Dressing 1 large...
You will be the HIT of your next tailgate or party if you make this (plus it feels super fancy but takes hardly any time at all, a perfect win)! Feel free to get creative, too. If you have other nuts or berries in your house that you want to use up, throw them in,...
The beauty of garden-fresh cherry tomatoes is that you don't have to peel/core them to use them in soups and sauces! Plus, they are a little sweeter than larger heirloom tomatoes, which gives them a unique flavor. Ingredients Soup Ingredients 4lbs cherry tomatoes...
I love recipes that don't call for insane ingredients you have never heard of. The kids and I decided to make some pumpkin muffins this morning, so we threw one together with some ingredients we had in the house and just made it work. They turned out amazing, and I...
We are having fake fall in Iowa so naturally all of the pumpkin recipes are coming out to play. I cannot escape all of the PSLs on my feed but I refuse to consume the seed oils in most creamers- so let's make our own! Plus, this creamer is packed with protein and so...
The recipe title is long, but this meal was easy yet fancy! It took me longer to type the title than it did to make the recipe (under 20 minutes, total). It's also perfect for fall! Ingredients (makes 2) 20 small scallops or 12 - 15 medium scallops 2 TBSP butter 1...
Ingredients 2lbs Italian Venison Sausage (about nine links)* 1 TBSP olive oil 20oz potato gnocchi 2 cups heavy cream 1 1/2 cup chicken broth 3 TBSP minced garlic 2 cups butternut squash puree** Salt and pepper to taste Sage for topping Directions Slice sausage (can...
Ingredients 1 cup applesauce 2 tbsp milk of choice 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 2 tsp white or cider vinegar 1 cup flour (I use Kamut) 1/4 cup sugar or sugar substitute 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp each: baking soda and baking powder 1/4 tsp cinnamon optional handful of...
I am always looking for ways to make wild turkey fancy, and I think these do just that! As always, use store-bought turkey breasts or chicken breasts—don't limit yourself to the wild game I use! Ingredients 6 cups cornflakes 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp...
Unfortunately, we just got back from a road trip for my grandma's funeral, and our kids usually don't do well in the car past the 2 hours (this was a 6-hour car ride, not including the times we stopped). Our kids are 4 and 2.5, for reference on the items listed below!...
This is such an easy way to help you hit your protein goals for the day! You can enjoy it with apples, grapes, or just with a spoon—whatever works for you! Don't be afraid to get creative, either—there are so many flavor combination possibilities, so you should never...
I hired a professional organizer several months ago, and we have been chipping away at all the rooms/closets in the house to organize everything. The weight that has been lifted off my shoulders is truly incredible. I never know how much of my fight or flight was...
Oakley is hair goals, in every sense of the word. I am always floored at how many messages I get whenever I share her beautiful hair so I wanted a place to keep all the tips I have for your toddlers hair! Products We Use and Love Bowmar Nutrition Collagen (one scoop a...
We’ve been blessed to travel to some of the most unique and remote locations around the world to bow hunt. Since our first trip to Africa in 2016, we have returned six times and have spent more than six months on the dark continent. Every trip has been an adventure,...
Ingredients (makes 9 muffins) Streusel Topping 1/4 cup Kamut or all-purpose flour 1/8 cup brown sugar (swerve alternative) 1/8 cup granulated sugar (swerve alternative) 1/8 cup melted butter 1/2 tsp cinnamon Muffin Batter 3/4 cup Kamut or all-purpose flour 1 tsp...
Ingredients Pie Crust (could also use store-bought) 1.5 cups Kamut flour 3/4 cup ice cold water 1/2 tsp salt 1 stick butter- cold Quiche 6 whole eggs 1 cup whole milk 1lb venison maple sausage 1 cup cheddar cheese- divided 1/2 TBSP garlic powder 1 tsp salt 1 white...
I live for pool days! I did not, however, realize how much stuff I would need to have happy days at the pool. Lucky for you - I have compiled a list so you don't have to! Mind you, we go to a private pool at our gym, and some things are provided, such as towels and...
Okay, this was such a simple salad, but it tasted so fancy! It would be a perfect dish to bring anywhere in the fall and winter—or just enjoy at home! Ingredients 16 oz red seedless grapes 12 oz blackberries 1/2 cup chopped salted pecans Grapefruit- for juice and...
Okay, honestly, I didn't know what to call these. They were one of the best desserts I have ever made, but they were so soft that you had to eat them with a fork (which isn't the worst thing in the world). I wish we had some protein vanilla ice cream (with the cream)...
If you need a go-to recipe for fall/winter that isn't chili- this is it! As always, use whatever meat you have- we have freezers full of venison, so that's what you will always see me using! Ingredients Meat Filling 2 TBSP butter 1 medium onion- chopped 2lbs ground...
The perfect summer cake- a strawberry cake with strawberry icing! This is a dense cake, but not heavy at all! Ingredients Strawberry Cake 2lbs strawberries 3/4 cup sour cream 1/4 cup milk (strawberry milk if you have it) 4 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups Kamut...
The further and further I dive into the rabbit hole that is titled "the government is trying to poison us and disrupt our hormones every chance they get," I've come to realize how many unnecessary ingredients are in our skincare. Our skin is our largest organ, so it's...
Who doesn't love brown butter cookies? I will warn you—after you brown the butter, it takes at least 30 minutes in the freezer for these to actually start making the cookies, so plan accordingly! As always, I replaced the sugar with Swerve (linked below). Just by...
If you have followed me on Instagram for over 36 hours, you have heard/seen me talk about scoliosis. I was diagnosed in seventh grade with two different curves: 27 and 32 degrees. I never had a brace or surgery and was routinely checked to see if the degrees were...
We spent 35 days in Africa without our kids (2 and 3.5 years old). I have never dreaded anything more in my life—I was riddled with stress, anxiety, and guilt over taking the trip the second we booked it. I was in constant fight-or-flight for the better part of six...
I have been on a baking kick lately and I came across a variation of this recipe on TikTok and needed to recreate it- but in a slightly healthier way. Again, per usual, using the Swerve sweetener in both the granular and powdered versions which saves over 2,000...
It seems like every week, we have ripe bananas that need used. This week we made chocolate chip banana bread bars- so much easier than actual bread! I used the SWERVE sugar substitute and their chocolate chips for these and eliminated over 800 calories from the entire...
A gas station staple- but made at home! These were surprisingly very easy, and I already had everything I needed in my pantry! As usual, I am using Kamut flour and SWERVE sugar to save over 1000 calories and avoid refined table sugar Ingredients Bars 1 cup butter...
Ingredients Bars: 1 cup unsalted butter - softened 1/2 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 2 tsp pure vanilla extract pinch of salt 3 eggs 2 cups Kamut flour (2 1/2 cups all-purpose) Brown Sugar Filling: 1 cup brown sugar lightly packed 1 Tbsp ground...
I ordered Josh a PEMF mat for his birthday, so naturally, I also ordered myself one (girl math, or something). Over the last three months, we both have been using them nightly, and I cannot wait to share what I think! This mat is FSA / HSA Eligible as well What is...
One of the easiest meals to prep: taco bowls! Ingredients Rice (we do Jasmine) Ground venison- browned (use whatever meat you want) Taco Seasoning Avocados- diced Salsa or Pico Street Corn Other options: lettuce, cheese, queso, sour cream, guacamole, fajita veggies,...
Ingredients 1 TBSP unsalted butter 3-4 cups fresh corn cut from cob or frozen corn (about 4-5 fresh corn cobs) 2 TBSP mayonnaise 1/2 cup Cotija cheese or queso fresco grated or crumbled 2 green onions finely chopped 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped 1 lime juiced...
Like any banana bread, I had ripe bananas that needed to be used TODAY, or they were going to the chickens for food. Luckily, I had this recipe saved for a while, and it was the perfect day to make it! I have been replacing my sugar with swerve and stevia. You can use...
I promise you, we don't want heart shaped jewelry. If your wife or mom follows me, she will want any of these items- I can promise you that. Everything is listed from top to bottom and left to right- happy shopping! Non-Tox Candles and Bath Soaks- code...
These are perfect if you are looking for something that isn't sickly sweet and over the top! Ingredients Cake 2 cups kamut flour (or 2.5 all-purpose) 4 large eggs 2/3 cup honey 2/3 cup butter- room temperature 1/2 cup milk 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 3 TBSP fresh...
I have made a few styles of pop-tarts before, but this recipe from HBH turned out the best (and was the easiest). She did a strawberry version, but we had blueberries, so I went with that! Ingredients Pop-tarts 2 cups kamut flour or 2.5 cups all-purpose 2 sticks (1...
No introduction is needed. These were amazing and great for meal prep! As usual, use whatever meat you have! INGREDIENTS Meatballs 2 pounds of ground venison 2 eggs 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon minced ginger 1 cup thinly...
I love Half Baked Harvest and own all of her cookbooks. She shared this recipe on Instagram over the weekend, and immediately, I knew it was something I needed in my life. I made a few small changes that I have listed below. Please keep in mind that with the proof,...
My great-grandma and aunt always make a lemon dessert for Easter, and it's one of my favorite things about the holiday! I aim to continue this tradition for my own children, and these are definitely going to be on repeat for years to come. They were so easy but looked...
This easy side dish is so flavorful and one you will want to make again and again! Lucky for us, I had almost everything I needed: the garden freezer stash, the remaining honey from my bees, and basil from my indoor garden! Next year, my plan is to make goat cheese! ...
I love recipes that are kid-friendly and with the fun shapes- these are just that! Make any flavor combination you like, we have unflavored, watermelon, and peach raspberry collagen! Ingredients 2 cups halved strawberries 2 TBSP honey 1/4 cup water 1 scoop watermelon...
I have been seeing these all over TikTok, so I decided to try them with a little spin of my own! I made homemade pizza dough from The Food Nanny, but you can always buy store-bought if you don't want to. Skip ahead if doing so! Pizza Dough Ingredients 1 tablespoon...
Okay, these were seriously the best crackers I've ever made. I don't know if it was the food processor, the seasonings, or a combination of both, but these were AMAZING! Ingredients Seasoning Topping 1 tsp nutritional yeast 1 tsp poultry seasoning 1/2 tsp garlic...
This is a little Easter twist on puppy chow! It can obviously be made for any holiday, but the Easter candies really make it pop! Ingredients 4 cups Chex cereal 2 cups pretzels 1 cup salted peanuts 8oz vanilla almond bark 10-ounce bag of easter chocolate candies (we...
These donuts were super easy and contained 7-8g of protein per donut (based on the type of flour and protein powder used). Mine had 8 using Kamut flour and Bowmar Nutrition protein (not too shabby for a low-sugar donut)! Ingredients (yields 6 standard-sized donuts)...
This bread reminds me so much of the cinnamon swirl bread my mom used to buy! I love that I can make this at home! Ingredients Bread: 2 1/2 TBSP active dry yeast 1/2 cup warm water 1 3/4 cup warm water 3 TBSP Sugar 2 TBSP melted butter 4 cups Kamut flour (or 4.5 cups...
With Easter around the corner, I wanted to share this recipe so everyone can make it if they wish for their holiday! Ingredients 3 TBSP butter 1 10oz bag of marshmallows 6 cups organic puffed rice cereal Robins egg candies Directions Melt the butter over medium heat...
If you have yogurt that's about to expire or want to sneak some extra protein into some muffins, this recipe is for you! Feel free to get creative with your yogurt flavor and the fruit you choose to use! I have made these now with strawberries (and strawberry yogurt)...
I am utterly obsessed with making my own noodles and pasta—I actually don't know why I didn't start sooner. I know it seems intimidating, but it's super simple. I use the KitchenAid pasta attachments, but you can always use a hand crank or completely do it by hand...
I had all these ingredients in my pantry, and they came together to make the best homemade granola! Sub anything you would like, and feel free to get creative! The one note I will say is that I used honey instead of syrup, so I don't feel like it was "sticky" enough...
Ok ok, here me out; I was originally going to use ricotta cheese in this recipe but decided to use cottage cheese instead for the added protein and these turned out AMAZING. There's no added sugar so they are actually really great macros and the perfect sweet treat!...
ORDER TOE SPACERS HERE If you are old enough to read this, you need toe spacers. Just order them now, and then come back to this blog. I first learned about them from my pilates instructor, and then my trainer recommended them. We have been peeling back the layers...
We will always be exposed to something, whether it's transferred through contact or the air. The point of our immune system is to be strong enough to handle diseases, infections, etc. The purpose of this blog is to give you real advice on how to strengthen your immune...
I started an indoor herb garden a few months ago and my thyme has been growing amazing! It's super fun for the kids too! This combination of flavors is super unique but it all works- try it and let me know what you think! Ingredients Cake Ingredients 1 stick of room...
Over the last few years, we have accumulated a small arsenal of at-home recovery equipment. It started when I didn't want to have swollen legs during pregnancy, so we invested in compression sleeves. Then the pandemic hit, and we realized how much we relied on...
Our skin truly reflects how we feed and nourish our bodies. We all want to age gracefully, and the Bowmar Nutrition Illuminate formula will allow you to do that. All ingredients are clinically studied, trademarked, and patent pending (all research/findings / clinical...
I have been obsessed since one of my followers brought me a King Cake to the Arnold in 2019. It's a Mardi Gras / New Orleans / Louisiana thing with a lot of incredible history if you ever want to dive into it! For our birthdays this year, I decided to make a sourdough...
Sleep Latency: the time it takes a person to fall asleep after turning the lights out. Sleep latency is crucial because it helps indicate whether you are getting sufficient quality sleep. People do not always feel tired or recognize how sleep deprivation affects them....
To mitigate the endocrine disruptors in my life, I have switched many products over the years that I was using and have omitted many things I used to use! I receive a lot of requests to compile a list of all the brands/products I use, and I will do my best to update...
It’s February 3, 2024, and I started my HRT journey in August 2022 HRT has given me the best marriage I could ever dream of. It has made me a better parent. I have a greater quality of life at 35 than at 21. I truly hope you can feel my conviction via text because...
Ok this will absolutely be in the weekly rotation for us and it will definitely be on the menu whenever we have guests in town (it made a ton- which do reheat nicely)! As always, use whatever meat you have access to Ingredients Gravy 2lbs maple venison sausage (or...
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Ingredients 1/2 cup butter room temperature 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 1cup White Kamut flour +1 Tablespoon 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 2 XL-sized Hersheys milk chocolate bars 1 7 oz jar...
Ok these were actually a lot easier than I thought they would be and now I have doubled how many potatoes I will be planting this year. The kids LOVE french fries but I am trying to make everything at home that I can this year! This french fry cutter made the entire...
Josh told me that this is a recipe our kids will make for their kids- it was that good! As a note, we get our ground italian venison sausage made at our meat locker- I am sure you can do it at home with the right seasoning! Ingredients 2lbs venison Italian sausage...
The perfect fall or winter salad with just the right sweet, salt, and amount of crunch! Plus it takes only a few minutes to throw together! Ingredients Salad 12oz bag pre-shaved Brussels 1 red pear, diced or julienned 1 red apple, diced or julienned 1/2 cup sharp...
These are insanely easy and such a great way to use your sourdough starter! Ingredients 2 sticks of butter 2 egg yolks 2 tsp vanilla 1 TBSP milk pinch of salt 1/2 cup sugar 2 cups flour 1/2 cup sourdough starter sprinkles for finishing Directions Cream the butter,...
This was so much fun to make! We got almost two feet of snow in Iowa in less than a week so we have A LOT of ice cream to eat! I added our vanilla bean protein to it too and it was incredible! Ingredients 1 cup whole milk 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract...
This recipe was inspired by the lamb hummus recipe in "Super Simple" by Half Baked Harvest. Her cookbooks are excellent if you are looking for new ones! Ingredients 1lb ground venison (or meat of choice) 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 TBSP minced garlic Zest of 1...
Naan Bread is a labor of love, but it is worth it! Serve with hummus, soup, etc! Ingredients 1/2 cup sourdough discard 2 cups Kamut flour (add 1/2 cup using wheat or white) 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup yogurt 1 TBSP olive oil 2 tsp sea salt Directions In a large bowl, mix...
This recipe comes to you from The Food Nanny (it's also where I order my Kamut Flour until we start growing and milling our own)! She has shared this to her IG and it's in her cookbook as well. Please note: this does require at least 2 hours of chilling so plan...
BRB as I only plant these ingredients in my garden next year because I want to eat it every single day. Luckily I had peppers and cucumbers that I was able to use. This recipe popped up on my FYP page a few nights ago and I couldn't stop thinking about it. I made a...
My sourdough is back! I took a break from making it when we were in Africa and up until about a week ago but we are back at it! Also- cookies are very hard to photograph. These were PERFECT! Ingredients 1 cup butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 1/2 cup...
A fun and easy recipe that the kids can help with! If you don't want to use (or don't have) protein powder on hand, just double the flour and omit the protein! However- this is a great way to sneak in extra protein for you and your family! Ingredients (makes 24 donut...
From top to bottom and left to right, below are my affiliate links for all my favorites from this year! Please keep in mind, I do make a small commission if you choose to shop through my links. I truly hope these guides help make your holiday shopping a little less...
From top to bottom and left to right, below are my affiliate links for all my favorites from this year! Please keep in mind, I do make a small commission if you choose to shop through my links. I truly hope these guides help make your holiday shopping a little less...
From top to bottom and left to right, below are my affiliate links for all my favorites from this year! Please keep in mind, I do make a small commission if you choose to shop through my links. I truly hope these guides help make your holiday shopping a little less...
From top to bottom and left to right, below are my affiliate links for all my favorites from this year! Please keep in mind, I do make a small commission if you choose to shop through my links. I truly hope these guides help make your holiday shopping a little less...
From top to bottom and left to right, below are my affiliate links for all my favorites from this year! Please keep in mind, I do make a small commission if you choose to shop through my links. I truly hope these guides help make your holiday shopping a little less...
From top to bottom and left to right, below are my affiliate links for all my favorites from this year! Please keep in mind, I do make a small commission if you choose to shop through my links. I truly hope these guides help make your holiday shopping a little less...
If you read any relationship book, talk to any counselor, or listen to literally anyone about relationships- sex is the key factor. You can try to slice it any way you want, but at the end of the day, sex separates your partner from any other relationship you have....
I have been using our red light for almost two years, and Josh and I have both experienced incredible benefits! There's a ton of information out there and a lot of companies that sell red light machines (and places you can go to). All red light devices are not created...
We recently harvested all the honey from the boxes in the garden, so buckle up for many honey recipes this year on the blog! These honey walnut bars were extremely delicious. The topping calls for brown sugar, and I found a stevia-based brown sugar that worked...
Update: Oyster pills are back in stock on April 25! If you are looking for more energy, insane libido, and overall better mood- you have found the perfect product! You can order them HERE! The Backstory My best friend told me about these oyster pills and how they...
The title is long enough, so we don't need an intro paragraph 🙂 Here's the tool I use to shred my zucchini from the garden *This recipe yields two dozen full sized muffins Ingredients 3 cup grated zucchini 1 cup pure pumpkin 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup olive oil...
I picked the last of my zucchini this week, so zucchini bread was on the menu, especially with the fall temperatures right around the corner. This recipe is easy and will make two loaves (in a bread pan)! I will freeze one and keep the other out (it goes quickly in...
We are fresh off the plane from spending 5.5 weeks in Tanzania and Uganda on a month-and-a-half-long safari with our two children (3 years and 1.5 years old at the time). This is the list I wish I had when packing to ensure I remembered everything they would need...
This is definitely going to be added to our rotation of recipes! It was so good, took minimal time, and is low carb- perfect for us! As always, you don't have to use venison, you can use whatever ground meat you have available to you. Ingredients 2lbs ground venison...
As a mom of two (currently 3 and 1.5 years old) who travels often with her children, I have acquired a few tips that will make any trip better because you won't have to stress about jet lag (these work the same for adults, too). My children have been to Alaska,...
Sharing my hormone journey has been so liberating for me. It's also opened my eyes to the gaslighting, neglect, and lack of care that women have when it comes to hormones. It isn't an internet fad like some OBs want you to believe- hormones literally control...
If you follow me on Instagram, you have probably seen me post about my HRV (via my OURA ring data). I often assume people know what I know (whenever it comes to fitness/health), and in speaking with a few women at the gym, it's come to my attention that a lot of...
I don't think I will ever a regular oatmeal cookie ever again- these were INCREDIBLE, extremely easy, and healthy enough to be a breakfast cookie. I ended up making four batches because we have so many zucchinis coming out of the garden right now! Ingredients 2 cups...
Think apple or pumpkin butter- but with peaches! We finally have a few peach trees producing this year at the house and I couldn't make this recipe fast enough! You can always buy store bought peaches too! This recipe makes your house smell like Christmas and is only...
I have made this recipe twice this week- it is a low carb DREAM and such an easy way to use up zucchini from the garden. Dare I say it's better than lasagna with noodles! As always, I am using ground venison but you can use beef, pork, chicken, turkey etc Ingredients...
I don't like tomatoes but I have three dozen tomato plants in my garden. Why? Salsa. Spaghetti sauce. Sloppy joe sauce. Pizza sauce. Ketchup. Pico. ALL THE THINGS I am so proud of how this sauce turned out given it was my first time ever making it! We have tomatoes...
If you are harvesting your zucchinis- this recipe is for you!! Ingredients (makes 24) • 2.5 cups shredded zucchini (don’t ring moisture out) • 1 cup flour • 2 scoops Bowmar Nutrition protein hot chocolate • 1/4 cup organic cocoa powder • 1 egg • 5 TBSP butter -...
Josh and I regularly do IF (intermittent fasting). I am a big proponent of not eating if you aren't hungry (which I usually am not until about 11-1pm each day). This means, yes, I train fasted almost every single day. For me- I feel so much lighter and able to do more...
My garden is starting to yield some massive zucchinis and a few jalapeños are starting to pop too! You obviously don't have to grow your own veggies to make this bread but I am super proud of my garden and the harvests its beginning to provide me with! This recipe...
Ok so it's more like an un-stuffed bowl but this recipe is a low carb dream! You also can add rice- don't worry! But either way, it is incredible. As always, I used our venison from the freezer but feel free to use any ground meat that you have! Ingredients 2lbs...
If you are looking for tangible, helpful advice when it comes to seeing your body change while you are pregnant, you are in the right place. Some of my advice may seem a little insensitive, but I promise it comes from a caring position, and I am just a...
I was fortunate to harvest my spring archery turkey a few days ago and wanted to make a copycat soup from a local bakery! There's is spicier than this turned out to be, and they use chicken instead of turkey (which you can do too)! Ingredients 1 TBSP olive oil 1...
I don't cook chicken often simply because we don't buy meat from the store. This past weekend though, we culled a problem rooster in our flock. This is a great recipe for any poultry you have on hand and makes great leftovers too! Ingredients 4oz linguine pasta 16oz...
We have been fortunate to travel to some pretty unique places around the world to bow hunt. We also hunt HARD in the midwest for whitetails every single year. I have been hunting with Josh since 2014 and since then we have hunted in 17 states ranging from caribou in...
Josh and I just returned from taking Oakley (2.5 years) and Dean (!3 months) to the Big Island of Hawaii for 11 days! I took notes the entire time and wanted to break down and share everything we did, where we stayed, where we ate, what I would have changed, and...
We are in Hawaii for a lot of work and were lucky enough to be able to bring the kids! We are obviously coming out of a very long winter and both of the kids had nothing for a warm trip at their new age / height / weight. Dean doesn't have Oakley's hand-me-downs...
There truly is no greater feeling than seeing your kids enjoy food you have made, especially when you have poured your heart and soul into that food. For me, that's been bread. I've been working so hard on perfecting each type I make and I truly feel this sandwich...
Trying to get somewhat ahead on ordering the kids' Easter basket items this year! I purchase their baskets from Michael's as it is fairly inexpensive and I reuse them for chicken egg baskets after the holiday is over. I will probably do custom ones in the future but...
I often get asked, "how do I start homesteading"? To me- it's simple! Just start making things that you would normally buy from the store. Eat a lot of bread? Learn how to make bread (doesn't have to be sourdough). Like tomatoes? Grow some! Eat eggs? Maybe get some...
With the growth in SKUs from Bowmar Nutrition, I wanted to lay out a clear schedule of my supplement routine and regiment. I know supplements can be overwhelming, and I want you guys to see (and feel) the best results from the products you are using! I also have...
Josh made the fatal mistake of getting Oakley a pink cake pop from Starbucks a few days ago and now all she asks about is a "pop cake" or a "lollipop cake". So I decided to make my own at home as my goal for 2023 is to make what I can at home. Why? I can control the...
Oakley is now 2.5 years old and LOVING gummies. I have made it a goal in 2023 to make a lot of the things that I could easily just buy at the store. Not only do I know what is going into the food but it also allows Oakley to help me. For the gummies, she was able to...
In less than 30 minutes, you can have an amazing one pot meal that your entire family will love. As always, you don't have to use ground venison, any kind of ground meat will do! Ingredients 2lbs ground venison 1 onion- chopped 2 TBSP minced garlic 2 cups uncooked...
Vegas- one of our favorite places, ever! We got engaged there in 2014 and have been almost two dozen times since then. We go often for work, conventions, and expos- but we go just as often for fun! I've been compiling all of the places we have stayed, eaten, and shows...
We were at the store the other day and I saw the blueberry muffins (the kind we all had in our lunchboxes) and I decided to make some at home! I absolutely love baking at home, I don't feel bad enjoying a sweet treat every once in a while when it's something I've...
I have never made true donuts before (where you fry them), so this was quite fun to do with my daughter! I found a recipe on Pinterest and modified it slightly based on what I had available! I definitely could have made them thicker when I cut them out but that was my...
I know this recipe looks intimidating with the many steps but the end result is SO worth it! I have a lot of people asking "why sourdough" and my response: "why not"? Enjoy! You will make the crust first, let it sit for an hour, and then the filling, and the glaze...
A classic recipe for a classic cookie. These are a great cookie to have kids help with too! Ingredients 2 sticks cold butter 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup sugar 1 cup creamy peanut butter 2 eggs 1/4 cup milk 4 tsp vanilla extract 3 cups flour 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt...
Brownies are great but they take a lot of time- these brownie cookies will give you the same chocolatey goodness but half the time. Plus- they will use up some of your sourdough discard! If you don't have discard, a substitute is provided below! Ingredients 2 cups...
I think we can all agree that the last few years have had one thing in common- our immune system. There are so many facets to our immune system as it is just that, a system. I wanted to do a high level overview into what we do in our house to keep our immune system in...
Why We Made This Product In 2023, who isn't stressed, overworked, full of caffeine but can't sleep, and ultimately on the verge of a mental breakdown? Hi- it's me. And I'm sure it's you too- whether you are stressed from work, kids, etc. High cortisol levels from high...
Why We Made This Product We are moving too fast as a society, expecting too much of ourselves, and not slowing down. Almost everyone combats some form of anxiety in their daily life. Anxiety Relief is formulated with herbs chosen to calm the body and improve mood...
My sourdough discard exploded and overfilled my jar this morning so I knew it was time to whip something up! These are so easy to make and extremely delicious- plus they use a ton of discard. If you don't have discard to use, use 1/2 cup more flour! The rest of the...
I have absolutely fell in love with sourdough and baking all the things with it! Oakley asked to make brownies the other day and they turned out perfect! Ingredients 1 cup melted butter 3 cups sugar 1/2 cup sourdough discard 6 eggs 1 TBSP vanilla 2 3/4 cup al purpose...
We enjoyed this recipe for the first time Christmas morning and can easily say it is a top contender for one of the best things I have ever baked. It was extremely easy as well but looks very fancy! Cake Ingredients 3 cups flour (I used kamut and used 2 3/4 cups) 1/2...
One of my favorite ways to use sourdough discard is by making chocolate chip cookies! For my fitness people- these definitely are still a treat but life is meant to have treats! Just because it's made with sourdough, doesn't mean it's somehow null and void of calories...
Doing Gift Guides a little different this year! All of my guides will be on one blog post so make sure to check the other guides- you never know what you might find for the person you are shopping for! Within this blog post you will find: Gifts for Grandparents Gifts...
We have made it to the other side of diapers, for Oakley at least. She turned 27 months a few days ago and has been fully potty trained for well over a month. I promised myself I would write this blog in hopes of bringing some peace to stressed out moms and dads....
One of my favorite parts of the end of summer is our pear tree at our Missouri farm dropping pears for me to use! My friend @jazzythings created this recipe using apples and I think you would be the talk of any holiday party if you brought these with you! Homemade...
I was fortunate enough to harvest a fall turkey in Missouri this year and wanted to try a new recipe. I found this one on Pinterest and subbed chicken for turkey and it turned out perfect! For the turkey breast, I cook it in a crockpot (just cover with water) and...
If you follow me on Instagram, I am sure you have seen how much bread I have been making lately! I have been using Kamut flour (I know if you are wanting to sub another flour, you can but the quantities will be different- simply google the replacement quantities). I...
Hormones change drastically during a woman's life- ranging from first cycle to pregnancy to postpartum to menopause; some experiencing IVF, various other infertility treatments, hormonal birth control, and everything in between.. Throw in the stress of work, marriage,...
Our Missouri farm has a huge pear tree and a few weekends ago we collected a ton of them! I wanted to make a bunch of pear sauce (think applesauce but with pears) for Oakley and Dean! Plus- this recipe doesn't require canning and the jars will stay good in the freezer...
We have a HUGE pear tree at our Missouri farm near the lodge and we picked about 40lbs this weekend! I personally am not a huge fan of pears as a stand alone fruit but baked or cooked in some way- those are my jam! The first recipe I needed to make with them was slow...
Oakley is 25 months old and is saying about 500 words and 2-4 word sentences. I feel like there was a switch that flipped about a month ago where she really started talking A LOT. She was saying pretty traditional words for months prior but she truly tries to say...
I rearranged our stand up freezer the other day to get ready for this hunting season and all of it's bounty. I found a bag of two turkey breasts from last spring and decided to make white turkey chili! This can obviously be done with chicken or store bought turkey,...