The Beginning

My name is Julie Anschutz. I have been on the make-it-yourself, healthier eating adventure for about 19 years. I have been married for 28 years and have two grown sons. My oldest son tested allergic when he was 5 years old to peanuts, eggs, milk, beans, peas, all pollens, even lettuce and he had asthma. This is what started us on our quest to find alternative things to eat.

We began using fresh ground whole wheat when a friend of mine told me about the benefits of it and how it might help my problems of constipation and severe cramps that I had gone to doctors for, but without success. We began using fresh ground flour for breads of all kinds including noodles and crackers. I also stopped consuming milk, yeast, and beef. Milk caused me bloating and constipation and I felt the yeast did also.

I was just skin tested a couple of weeks ago and diagnosed with severe allergies to all pollens, trees and grasses in summer, winter, spring and fall.  I am exploring how to cope with this.  I have severe eye and mouth swelling.
Over the years I have collected many recipes that enable me to make my own foods and staple condiments which save money and have health benefits of no hidden undesirable ingredients. I wish to share these recipes and tips through this blog. I welcome your response and ideas.