By Jennifer Fontaine - As a kid growing up in New Orleans with a tight-knit family of over 200, my life was steeped in rich traditions. Remembering the holidays conjures up thoughts of coffee and chicory, Cajun music, and warmth of an-oven-on-overdrive emanating throughout the house. In a southern home, the kitchen is its heartbeat, connecting clans to customs that have been … [Read more...]
Benefits of Juicing: Relax, Recharge, and Revitalize
by Jennifer Fontaine - Once coveted by health mavens in secret back aisles of expensive health food stores, freshly-squeezed juices can now be enjoyed by the gallon in the most mainstream grocery stores around the world. I've even been on the streets of Istanbul, where you can pay less than a dollar to appoint a gleeful Turk with the duty of juicing a vibrantly ripe pomegranate … [Read more...]
Overnight Oats: 25 Recipes That Make Mornings Easier
Breakfast is the most important part of the day and should not be missed. In fact, people who have a filling breakfast, eat less throughout the day which can help support weight loss and overall health. Everything that is convenient in the morning is never really good for you. Don’t fret, there is one super food coming to the rescue: overnight oats. | Related: 7 Kid-Approved … [Read more...]
No-Bake Triple Chocolate Energy Balls
Feel like your kids are eating ALL day long? Energy Balls are filling little bite-sized snacks, packed with protein and flavor, guaranteed to satisfy even the most voracious teen appetites. "Energy balls are pretty much the perfect snack," says Robyn Coale, RD, owner of Nutshell Nutrition in New York City. "They offer a satiating combination of protein, carbs, and fats, plus … [Read more...]
Hiking Food: 7 Delicious Kid-Approved Hiking Snacks
If you've spent any time at all on the trail with kids, you have discovered that delicious hiking food is a great motivator for tiny feet. In an effort to save you time and provide nourishment for your babes, we have complied seven of our favorite, kid-approved trail snack ideas, so you can get outside and have fun. ~ The OFM Editorial Team Healthy, Kid-Approved … [Read more...]
Cultivating the 318 – North Louisiana’s Mahaffey Farms
By Heather Mundt - Waiting in the verdant pastures of Mahaffey Farms, we heard the eager rumblings of hungry cattle, grunting and mooing in anticipation of a new patch of grass. “We use a call that all southern cattlemen use,” says farmer Evan McCommon, who manages his family’s Mahaffey Farms in Princeton, La., near North Louisiana’s Shreveport-Bossier (BOWS-yer) City … [Read more...]
The Healing Power of Nature
by Erin Kirkland Greek healer and writer Hippocrates, considered by most to be the father of Western medicine, often relied upon the outdoors as a salve for what might ail his fellow man. “Nature cures,” he wrote in one of his many volumes of instruction. “Not the physician.” Hippocrates practiced then-unconventional methods of observation and diagnosis during his life and … [Read more...]
Beneficial Backcountry Edibles – Heather’s Choice
by Heather Mundt As a collegiate rower at Western Washington University, Heather Kelly struggled to find a healthy diet that fulfilled her demanding athletic needs. And after lots of research, she had an epiphany. ?I came across the paleo diet for athletes, and it all made sense,? says Kelly, evolutionary sports nutritionist, certified psychology of eating coach and owner … [Read more...]
Alaskan Earth Mamas: Meet an entrepreneur who nourishes body and soul
by Erin Kirkland Interior Alaska winters are famous for temperatures that fall into the double-digits-below-zero category. Between November and March (and sometimes longer), people are indistinguishable for the layers of clothing worn to cover exposed skin and everything, from truck tires to fingertips, has a propensity to freeze solid. This dry, cold section of the 49th … [Read more...]
Supporting Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
by Heather Mundt - Ever wanted to add garden-fresh produce to your diet but lack enough time or a green thumb to tend your own? Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) might be the answer. Offering the bountiful varieties of produce readily available at farmer's markets, CSAs take gardening a step further by allowing consumers to invest in a farm for a regular share of its … [Read more...]
Nourish: Healthy lunches your students will love
by Robyn Gleason - Planning, Planning and more planning! Everyone tells you that you must do this in order to make life easier, but where does one find the time to plan? It's not always easy for sure, and when it comes to kids' healthy school lunches, just a little bit of time will ease the stress of those busy first weeks of back-to-school. The key? Give it some thought on … [Read more...]
Navajo Fry Bread – A Taste of Tradition
by Peggy Bogaard-Lapp Under the shade of her awning, Navajo Native American Bertha Elkriver pulls a small ball of dough from the bucket next to her propane stove. She finesses the dough with experienced hands, pulling it into a disc shape, and with a quick movement pokes a small hole with her finger in the center of the dough before laying it gently into the cast-iron … [Read more...]
How To Throw an Outdoor Pizza Party for Teens
by Trisa Katsikapes - What teen doesn't like pizza? With the always-busy schedule of young people these days, it seems all we eat is pizza! Fortunately, the teens who end up at my house don't seem to mind, especially pepperoni pizza, especially when it's made in our outdoor wood-fired oven that sits in the backyard. When my husband and I built our wood-fired pizza oven … [Read more...]
Jalapeno-Cashew Cheese Brings Spice to Vegan Diets
by Sarah Henderson Are you salty, or sweet? Stuck on a desert island, which would you choose, brownies or hot wings? Hot fudge sundae, or fries and ketchup? For me, nachos win this query, every time. Our family is vegan, so my nacho habit has undergone alterations over the years as we've shifted to a lifestyle that reflects our respect impacts upon the planet. Plus, there is … [Read more...]
Nourish: Evan’s No-Bake Granola Bars
by Jennifer Bauer With three busy kids, our family is constantly on the hunt for quick and healthy snacks, especially ones that pack well for outdoor adventures. Years ago, a college teammate gave me her recipe for homemade granola bars, and over time adjusted it a bit to include favorite hiking treats - walnuts, almonds, coconut and chocolate. Full of ingredients for … [Read more...]
Kale Salad With Roasted Sweet Potatoes: A “green” treat your kids will love!
by Sarah Henderson I?ve always loved the phrase, ?Work smarter, not harder.? In my pre-baby life, I tried to apply it whenever I could. Now mother of a busy 8-month-old, the words are a mantra for survival. As anyone who works in the home knows, there is always something to be done, and some days, the sun sets and I realize I haven?t even had a breath of fresh … [Read more...]
Sweetheart Caramels a Treat for Those You Love
?Yes, it?s true that Outdoor Families Magazine created a ?Nourish? section with every intention of publishing healthy recipes for the entire family in this era of processed, color-coded food. However, when writer Jessica Averett sent over a recipe for homemade caramels with a sticky-sweet goodness that reminded us of childhood holidays, we melted. Literally. With Valentine?s … [Read more...]
