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  • Shepherds Pie with Mushrooms and Squash Recipe
    Food from Scratch | Main Courses

    Shepherd’s Pie with Mushrooms and Squash Recipe

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    Breakfast | Food from Scratch | Grain-Free Desserts | Healthy Snacks

    Coconut Flour French Apple Cake (Grain-Free, Gluten-Free)

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    Food from Scratch | Foraging and Wild Things | Staples, Preserves, Condiments

    Delicious Apple Butter With Honey Recipe

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    Food from Scratch | Staples, Preserves, Condiments

    Apple and Ginger Jam with Honey

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    Food from Scratch | Grain-Free Desserts | Healthy Snacks

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    Food from Scratch | Main Courses

    Hearty Instant Pot Goat Stew with Butternut Squash

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    Gut-Healthy Creamy Carrot and Ginger Soup (Paleo)


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    DIY Lemon and Vinegar Cleaner: Easy, Effective, All-Natural

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    Low-Cost DIY Fireplace Makeover: Painting Old Brick into Faux Stone

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    A Homemade Life | DIY Natural Recipes | Gardening and Growing

    How to Make Bone Meal Fertilizer with Bones


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“Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit“— Henry David Thoreau

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  • Hi, i'm marta!

    I'm a crunchy mom with a science background, passionate about finding the best ways to keep my family healthy and creating recipes that nourish your body and soul. I also love bringing beauty into everyday life through handmade touches. I'm so glad you're here! Join me as I share healthy living tips, wholesome grain-free and nutrient-rich recipes, and simple DIYs and inspiration for your home and garden.

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