This time of year, I’m always looking forward to curling up with a heavy blanket, a sauna, or hot soup. But, one of the best ways I warm up is by enjoying my homemade spicy kimchi with some fried eggs. Delicious! Of course, kimchi is perfect with more than just fried...
9 Ways To Stay Healthy This Winter
*This post does not contain any affiliate links.* Among the many festivities of Christmas and the New Year, there are many things that confirm winter is here in North Dakota; the freezing cold weather, the snow on the ground, ice on the roads, and countless...
The Fail-Proof Way to Prepare Your Pastured Thanksgiving Turkey
*There are no affiliate links in this post.* Have you ever taken on the challenge of preparing a Thanksgiving Turkey? With travel-worn friends and relatives gathered together to break bread, it’s no doubt that cooking the main dish for Thanksgiving dinner can...
3 Top Reasons To Avoid Soy Products (And Animals Fed Soy)
Soy is everywhere. It appears in almost any processed food product, in baby formula, as a main dish and a condiment, and even in animal products from animals fed soy (second-hand soy? No thanks!). Some even consider soy a superfood--but is it really that good for you?...
Celebrating 15 Years At Bartlett Farms!
You probably wouldn't believe us if we told you our "plans" when we started back in 2004. No farming in our background, no knowledge of animals, no business experience, no house, no electricity, and no water. Just bare land and a dad and mom with four energetic young...
Caged Vs. Pastured Eggs: Is There Really A Difference?
Eggs are great for breakfast and at any time in between. They're wonderful fried, hard-boiled, baked, scrambled…you name it! You can even find raw egg yolks in authentic ice creams, mayonnaise, and hollandaise sauce. I often add a few raw pastured egg yolks to milk...
The Top 3 Differences Between Yogurt and Kefir
As a teenager and college student, I spent much of my time battling digestive issues. Constipation, bloating, intense gas pains, unending cravings leading to weight gain, and even a trip to the ER because my intestines shut down (called "ileus"). These annoying and...
One Simple Change That Makes A Big Impact On Your Diet
When we began working on mom’s autoimmune condition we started by clearing out our cupboards of trigger foods like gluten, sugar, and corn, soy (and of course, processed dairy), which are known for causing inflammation and a gut that isn’t able to heal. To replace...
Batch Cooking: An Easy Way to Save Time And Eat Healthier
Last October, my fiancee Nicole and I completed the Whole30 challenge to see what foods we were sensitive to and reprogram our cravings. During the 30 days, the biggest challenge for me was creating recipes that were compliant with the rules of the diet, without...