Courtney Alina is passionate about birthing rights, fertility, real food, raw milk, holistic living, upper cervical chiropractic, and trying to figure out who she wants to be when she grows up. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Pinterest | Twitter

Fresh Herb Chicken Tetrazzini with Homemade Pasta

Photo by Courtney Alina Previously: Pie Week and Candy Week. Reposted with permission from Kendahl at Our Nourishing Roots. It’s time to kick off savory, satisfying, comfort food, feed-the-whole-family CASSEROLE WEEK! As we work our way through the week, you can see some of my masterpieces already listed here. I will add to the casserole…

Junk Your Purse Challenge

It’s time for another junking challenge! We’ve already taken the Junk Your Bathroom and Junk Your Kitchen Challenges. It’s time to junk your purse! I asked you what you carry in your purse, and you responded. Below, I’ve listed the most common items—along with their natural alternatives—so you can have a toxic-free purse! #1 Lip…

How to make your own hipster cocktails at home

Before I stopped at Kendahl’s from Our Nourishing Roots on my VGN Tour, I was convinced I didn’t like alcohol. I’ve tried a few things over the years: beers, whiskey, gin, rum, vodka, tequila, brandy, wines… But none of them have ever appealed to me. Wine gives me a headache. Beer is too filling. Shots…