Pumpkin Spice Energy Balls

Pumpkin Spice Energy Balls

I love fall and I love pumpkin. Those that know me well, know that I am one of those people who will go out on all pumpkin through fall and not touch it at all the rest of the year. There is something about the taste and smell that is nostalgic. Takes be back to when...

Carrot Hot Dogs

Carrot Hot Dogs

Fall is the time for football, outdoor gatherings, festivals, and grilling. It's a time where families and friends come together around a campfire and tell stories from the past. The commonality between these events is the food. We often bring goodies to enjoy...

Butternut and Broccoli Rabe on Lentils

Butternut and Broccoli Rabe on Lentils

Cooking healthy can be tasty and fun, but often a challenge for those that haven't cooked much this way. One way I like to help my clients learn new ways to cook with food is to show them through videos, or create recipes designed for thier dietary needs. This one...

What is Fructose and Is It Bad for You?

What is Fructose and Is It Bad for You?

I will tell you first and foremost, the topic of fructose is fairly new to me. I don't claim to know everything about it, but I do try to live by a healthy standard of life and educating myself is the best way I can improve my diet. When I educate myself, I like to...

Cheesy Noodles and Peas

Cheesy Noodles and Peas

My kids love macaroni and cheese, but the homemade version. They actually have never had the boxed version due to their gluten intolerance and dairy sensitivities, which I am perfectly fine with. I found rice stick noodles, in the Asian section of the grocery story,...

Raddish Kids

Raddish Kids

My kids love to cook and create their own food. We decided to try out cooking classes from home. The company that makes that possible is Raddishkids.com (referral code: hh2d6c). We recieved our first box and it has all the lessons for the month inside, along with a...

Sliced Coconut Cheese

Sliced Coconut Cheese

Cheese is one of our beloved food items that really does not help our health at all. The creamy goodness often times leaves us feeling bogged down, heavy, irritated, or sluggish. The amount of cheese Americans consume today is way more than necessary and our bodies...

Veggie Chicken Rice Bake

Veggie Chicken Rice Bake

Looking for a quick recipe that the whole family can enjoy?! Look no further! I would like to share with you my recipe for Chicken Rice Bake. Of course this is a plant based recipe, but it is super yummy and full of texture and flavor. I was sitting at my computer...

Hi! I’m Jennifer Colburn, welcome to my healthy homestead. This is a place where I will be sharing my love for healthy cooking, coffee, travel, and my journey to living the country life.

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