If you are wondering about why I believe in eating this way you should check out the 2 books that completely changed the way my family eats, The Maker's Diet and Nourishing Traditions. In fact my husband lost around 60 pounds eating real butter and full fat diary. HMMM that seems to go against everything we have been taught. I feel we should eat our food the way the Lord made it and not mess with it too much. If I could find a source of farm fresh milk anywhere near here I would be buying it.
Using coupons to eat a whole foods diet can be a bit of a struggle. Since we are currently working to pay all of our debts off we have decided to compromise on a few foods, but I have to say that eating a whole foods diet can be just as cheap if not cheaper then using coupons alone for processed foods. I strive to use my coupons to help off set the price of some of our produce and other things. There are also great sources of organic and whole food coupons if you keep an eye out for them.
The way I have found we save is by making nearly everything we eat. It is amazing how much you can save when you are not buying premade or processed foods. It is so much healthier and cheaper, even when you can get some things for free. My sister-in-law said once that she would rather pay more for food now then pay much more for medical bills later.
The way I have found we save is by making nearly everything we eat. It is amazing how much you can save when you are not buying premade or processed foods. It is so much healthier and cheaper, even when you can get some things for free. My sister-in-law said once that she would rather pay more for food now then pay much more for medical bills later.
All this said here is my favorite hummus recipe...
15 oz garbanzo beans (chick peas, I use dried beans, but you can use 1 can)
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup tahini (sesame "butter" found in the health food section of grocery store)
1/4 cup lemon juice
olive oil to taste
Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend together. If the hummus is too thick you can thin it with olive oil or a little water.
Place in a bowl and garnish with pine nuts, paprika, and a little olive or sesame oil if you like. I usually don't.
Serve with pita or fresh veggies.
I use that same recipe and it is delicious! Even my 2 year old loves it. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lorrie -- I have tried making hummus and it never quite turns out the way we like it. So I will try your recipe.
ReplyDeleteHi Lorrie -- can you tell me what brand of tahini you use?
ReplyDeleteMy only try at making hummus was unsuccessful. For some reason, it tasted like the tahini, which wasn't very good. :(
Thank you!