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  • 123 Strawberry Lemonade by Real Food Girl: Unmodified. And not one drop of HFCS!
    Beverages,  Fruit

    Real Food Strawberry Lemonade

    Earlier in the week we had the heat on.  I was even wearing long sleeves to bed.  Over an 18-hour period we went from the low 40s to 99 degrees.  Talk about insanity.  That heat wave got me to thinking that it’s just about lemonade season and if it’s one thing you need to know about me, besides the fact that I believe that bacon is the answer to every question, it’s that I looove lemons.  This means I love lemonade.  I can’t get enough of the stuff. Each summer before I started learning about GMOs and Real Food I used to buy several containers of Minute Maid frozen concentrated lemonade.  That stuff…

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    Spiced Pumpkin Latte by Real Food Girl-- Real Food version of the not-so-real-food PSL

    Real Food Spiced Pumpkin Latte

    December 1, 2014
    Cconquering Milk Kefir with Real Food Girl: Unmodified

    Conquering Milk Kefir

    May 22, 2013
    Better than Hershey's Chocolate Syrup. Use this on ice cream, cheese cake, brownies- or make hot chocolate or chocolate milkshakes! 5 ingredients, super easy! GMO-Free

    Rich and Tasty Chocolate Syrup GMO-Free

    February 6, 2013
  • Real Food Electrolyte Drink by Real Food Girl: Unmodified
    Beverages

    Real Food Electrolyte Drink

    Today I thought I’d put on my Scientist Girl Hat (and my Mechanic Girl Hat) and share with you some information about electrolytes.  One of the symptoms of the Hypercalcemia that I’m dealing with is that my electrolytes are all out of whack.  Additionally a result of the abnormal parathyroid hormone levels in my blood, my body isn’t able to regulate its electrical system at all- which causes extra stress on a person’s heart, kidney’s and pancreas.  Your parathyroid glands control and help regulate your body’s electrical system so when those aren’t functioning properly, you can imagine how off-kilter things become. Think of it like this.  Your car needs motor oil for the…

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    Better than Hershey's Chocolate Syrup. Use this on ice cream, cheese cake, brownies- or make hot chocolate or chocolate milkshakes! 5 ingredients, super easy! GMO-Free

    Rich and Tasty Chocolate Syrup GMO-Free

    February 6, 2013
    Real Food Hot Cocoa Mix by Real Food Girl: Unmodified

    Real Food Hot Cocoa Mix

    November 24, 2013
    Spiced Pumpkin Latte by Real Food Girl-- Real Food version of the not-so-real-food PSL

    Real Food Spiced Pumpkin Latte

    December 1, 2014
  • Real Food Girl: Unmodified-- GMO-Free Pulled Pork BBQ
    Barbeque,  Condiments

    Outta the Park BBQ Pulled Chicken… GMO-Free

      A few months ago I was introduced to Beth, one of the owners of Outta the Park BBQ Sauce.  I’d been commenting on my Facebook Page about how difficult it had been for TSM (The Stud Muffin) and I to find good tasting, organic condiments.  We’d wasted close to a hundred dollars trying to find salad dressings we liked.  I know, I know…I should make my own, but TSM and I don’t like the same types of dressings and I’ve never found a dressing that is comparable to that HFCS laden Western brand French dressing.  But I digress. As I lamented about all the money we’d wasted trying to find decent tasting…

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    Stove-Top Brown Sugar & Maple Baked Beans (with bacon) by Real Food Girl: Unmodified.

    Brown Sugar Maple Baked Beans with Bacon

    June 26, 2014
    Real Food Girl BBQ St. Louise Style Ribs on the grill. Juicy, tender, and saucy! www.realfoodgirl.com

    St. Louis Style BBQ Ribs on the Grill

    August 26, 2014
    BBQ Spice rub for ribs Real Food Girl

    Real Food Girl BBQ Spice Rub

    August 24, 2014
  • Real Food Girl does GMOs for Newbies
    Miscellaneous

    GMOs for Newbies- What You Need To Know

      GMOs for Newbies Unless you’ve been hiding under a bush–not that there’s anything wrong with that, some days I’d prefer camping out under a bush–you’ve been hearing a lot about GMOs lately. GMOs are in the news, online, all over your Facebook news feed and most likely they’re a topic of discussion on most Health & Wellness and Food Blogs that you follow, and, with good reason.  You may wonder why this topic seemed to have appeared out of nowhere and you might also wonder why it is gaining such momentum.  What’s the deal with GMOs?   WHAT EXACTLY ARE GMOs? GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organism. It can also be referred…

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    Real Food on a Real Budget--by Real Food Girl: Unmodified

    Real Food Realities

    November 15, 2013
    My thoughts on processed foods and Real Food "Rules" | Real Food Girl: Unmodified

    My Thoughts on Processed Foods

    January 4, 2014

    Real Food Girl Podcast Interview

    December 13, 2013
  • Real Food Girl Presents: Juggling Real Food and Real Life. Apple Cinnamon Slow Cooker Oatmeal
    Breakfast,  Grains, Rice, Pasta,  Slow-Cooker

    Real Food Girl Presents: Juggling Real Food and Real Life

      Good Morning Food Hippies!!  You’ve asked for quick, easy meal ideas because y’all are busy, busy, on-the-go people with munchkins, jobs, and well, a life!  Today’s Guest Post is from Christina at Juggling Real Food and Real Life.  You are not only going to love her easy, almost effortless breakfast recipe, but you’re going to love her blog.  I hope you stop by and pay her a visit after reading her recipe.  She has some great resources over there and you won’t be sorry that you’ve taken the time to trek over there.  I mean really- it’s just a few clicks of your mouse and you can count it as your morning…

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    Lemon Blueberry Loaf Cakes by Real Food Girl: Unmodified

    Lemon Blueberry Loaf Cake

    June 2, 2014
    Cheesy and packed with flavor, this baked omelet makes a perfect breakfast for supper dish! Add some hashbrowns and you're ready to go! #Real Food Girl: Unmodified

    Italian Sausage and Gruyere Baked Omelet

    December 14, 2012
    Double Blueberry Muffins by Real Food Girl. Tastes like a fancy bakery muffin! Gotta make these!

    Double Blueberry Muffins

    December 4, 2012
  • From Sugar Cookies to Peterbilts Guest Post for Real Food Girl: Unmodified
    Salads,  Side Dishes,  Vegetarian

    Real Food Girl Presents: From Sugar Cookies to Peterbilts

      Hiya my Food Hippies!  Today I’m featuring another guest blogger and this recipe comes just in time for you to start planning what you’re going to make for your Memorial Day cook-out.  It’s coming up you know.  A recipe for a Mexican Bean Salad comes to us from Kris over at From Sugar Cookies to Peterbilts. A big shout out to all of you Real Food Girl: Unmodified readers! I am Kris from Sugar Cookies to Peterbilts, and I am SO very excited to be over here on Real Food Girl: Unmodified with all of you! A little bit about myself: I am a former city girl, actually from same area as…

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    Real Food Girl: Unmodified--Citrus Kale Couscous Salad

    Citrus Kale Couscous Salad

    July 29, 2013
    GMO-Free Tasty Taco Salad. Super flavorful taco meat made with organic grass fed beef, and fresh veggies! Perfect weeknight meal. Real Food Girl: Unmodified

    Tasty Taco Salads

    March 1, 2013
    Lentil Salad with Bacon| Real Food Girl: Unmodified

    Lentil Salad with Bacon

    May 2, 2014
  • Chicken Lentil Pot Pie from The Baking Fairy- Guest Post for Real Food Girl: Unmodified
    Chicken

    Real Food Girl Presents: The Baking Fairy

    Happy Monday Food Hippies!  I have another fantastic guest post for you today.  I have to say, this illness has been a blessing in disguise because everyone is getting to see some great recipes and blogs that they may never have known about had I not reached out for help to make sure I had content for the blog until I’m up on my feet again. Today’s post and recipe is from the Baking Fairy  and this chicken and lentil pot pie looks really spectacular!  I’m going to make this for dinner for sure.  I’m almost regretting that I took fish out of the freezer for dinner tonight, because this looks to die…

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    One pot wondererful! Chicken Salsa Verde with Cornbread Dumplings. This is GMO-Free/Organic comfort food done right. Real Food Girl: Unmodified.

    Chicken Salsa Verde with Cornbread Dumplings

    February 21, 2013

    Easy Herb Roasted Chicken

    April 17, 2013
    Organic Homemade Chicken Stock. Easy, healthy, affordable! From Real Food Girl: Unmodified

    Homemade Organic Chicken Stock

    February 22, 2013
  • Real Food Girl: Unmodified's Weekly Link Love. Stop on by!
    Miscellaneous

    It’s Time For a Real Food Link Love

    I’ve been finding some really awesome blogs lately and I thought it was high time that I started sharing these great finds with all of you.  If there is one thing we all need it’s more great recipes, health and wellness tips, humor, Real Food advice, Green-Living ideas, gardening how-to’s, and people to teach us how to ferment things.  Wouldn’t you agree? My goal is that each Friday I will share with you links to blogs, recipes, articles that I found on the web that I really enjoyed in hopes that you guys enjoy this stuff, too.  Who knows, you might find just what you’ve been looking for during one of the link…

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    30-Minute Mondays- Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken & Broccoli|- Real Food Girl: Unmodified

    30-Minute Mondays– Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken and Broccoli

    May 5, 2014
    Faux-reo Cheesecake Bars. Because even REAL food foodies need a treat once in a while! Happy Valentine's Day from Real Food Girl: Unmodified!

    Faux-reo Cheesecake Bars

    February 14, 2013
    Real Food Enchilada Sauce by Real Food Girl: Unmodified- Homemade Pantry Staples. Yum!

    Real Food Enchilada Sauce

    April 6, 2014
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I'm a classically trained chef, who thinks that every aspect of health and wellness starts with food, but I also believe that you need to make room for a slice of cake every once in a while! Join me as I show you how to navigate a realistic and achievable 80/20 Real Food lifestyle, without breaking the bank, losing your sanity, or feeling shame because you can't live up to the "perfection" preached on other Real Food Blogs. Yeah, I went there.

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