30 Easy 4th of July Side Dishes

Our best 4th of July side dishes! They include everything you need for a crowd-pleasing cookout: pasta salad, corn on the cob, watermelon, and more.   Have you decided what 4th of July side dishes you’re making this year? If you’re still on the fence, you’re in the right place! Below, I’ve rounded up our … Read more

Pastured Lard vs Tallow Skin Cream. Which to Choose?

Table of Contents[Hide][Show] Examination of pastured lard vs tallow balms, creams, salves, and lotions, and which is best for all-natural skincare based on nourishing, traditional animal fats. With natural skin products based on animal fats soaring in popularity (compared to the toxic, rancid seed oils used in most commercial lotions/creams), I’ve increasingly received inquiries from … Read more

White Natto (low starch, soy-free)

Table of Contents[Hide][Show] How to make natto from low-starch navy beans that are permitted on gut healing protocols that limit almost all other legumes to facilitate healing of the microbiome. Natto is the best fermented food to obtain soil-based probiotics (SBOs) in the diet. That said, there are some issues with traditional natto made with … Read more

Ranch Pasta Salad – Barefeet in the Kitchen

Creamy ranch dressing meets crisp vegetables and tender bites of pasta in this Ranch Pasta Salad. It’s a cool, easy dinner to beat the heat, and with a total prep and cook time of 20 minutes, it’s my kind of summer meal. This simple pasta salad has already been made several times this summer, especially … Read more

Grilled Chicken and Veggie Kabobs

These Grilled Chicken and Veggie Kabobs are an easy, colorful dinner made with juicy marinated chicken, zucchini, red onion, and bell peppers. The simple herb marinade gives everything fresh, savory flavor while helping the chicken stay tender and delicious on the grill. Why You’ll Love These Grilled Chicken Kabobs These chicken and vegetable skewers are … Read more

Chimichurri Steak Salad – Eating Bird Food

This chimichurri steak salad is loaded with tender steak, fresh herbs, crisp veggies, chickpeas, and crumbled feta, all tossed in a bright, garlicky chimichurri dressing. A bold, satisfying meal that comes together in under 30 minutes. This chimichurri steak salad went viral for a reason and the moment I made my own version I completely … Read more

How to Freeze Bananas (for Smoothies and Baking!)

I’ve tested every freezing method out there because frozen bananas are the backbone of half my recipe archive — smoothies, nice cream, banana bread, you name it. If you’ve got ripe bananas piling up on the counter, freezing them takes 5 minutes and means you’ll always have them ready when inspiration strikes. Freezing bananas is … Read more

Lentil Dip (Red Lentil Hummus)

This site uses affiliate links and I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This easy lentil dip (aka red lentil hummus) is creamy, delicious, and loaded with fiber and plant-based protein, for a delicious appetizer, snack, or part of a party spread! Plus, it’s ready in just 20 minutes! Why You’ll … Read more

The Science of the New Lactate Fuel

Published June 26, 2026 12:03PM Here’s a subplot to watch for in the upcoming Tour de France. A company called From Lab to Field, or FLF, emerged from secrecy earlier this month (as Jim Cotton reported for Outside’s sister publication Velo) to reveal that it has developed a new energy gel that includes lactate, of all things. … Read more

American Egg Board Selects Second Founder Cohort

The American Egg Board (AEB) announced the participants selected for its second egg-centric Founder Cohort, a six-month program developed in partnership with innovation consultancy JPG Resources to support food and beverage entrepreneurs building innovative brands that use eggs as a key ingredient. The Founder Cohort reflects AEB’s ongoing commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and accelerating egg-based … Read more