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Marisa Tolsma

Marisa Tolsma is a certified GAPS™ coach, as well as a wife and mom of 4. Overcoming chronic health issues with diet changed her life. Her mission is to help busy people make natural living doable and fun.

Sourdough Rye Crackers

May 30, 2025July 11, 2023 by Marisa Tolsma
Sourdough rye crackers

These sourdough rye crackers are my favorite way to enjoy properly prepared traditional grains in a cracker. Sourdough rye crackers  Sourdough rye crackers are one of my favorite snacks to …

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GAPS BBQ Sauce Recipe

May 30, 2025July 10, 2023 by Marisa Tolsma
GAPS BBQ sauce recipe

If you want to make your own easy and delicious GAPS BBQ sauce recipe at home, you’ve come to the right place! GAPS BBQ sauce recipe This GAPS BBQ sauce …

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Nutrient Dense Ice Cream

May 30, 2025May 27, 2023 by Marisa Tolsma
Nutrient dense ice cream

This homemade nutrient-dense naturally sweetened vanilla ice cream recipe is our all-time favorite dessert. Nutrient-dense ice cream Did you know that you can have a delicious ice cream treat in …

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Categories Dessert, Full GAPS Diet, GAPS Diet, GAPS Introduction Diet, Recipes, Snacks 2 Comments

Trail Mix Recipe with Crispy Nuts

May 30, 2025May 27, 2023 by Marisa Tolsma
Trial mix recipe with crispy nuts

This trail mix recipe with crispy nuts is one of my favorite ways to enjoy properly prepared nuts as a tasty snack. Trail mix recipe with crispy nuts If you …

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Healthy Salad Dressing Recipes

May 30, 2025May 8, 2023 by Marisa Tolsma
Healthy salad dressing recipes

I love making healthy salad dressing recipes because they avoid sketchy ingredients, save money, and taste amazing. Healthy salad dressing recipes These healthy salad dressing recipes are some of my …

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Fresh Ham Roast with Maple Glaze 

May 30, 2025May 8, 2023 by Marisa Tolsma
Fresh ham roast with maple glaze

This fresh ham roast with maple glaze is my favorite way to cook uncured ham. It’s so easy and turns out so good! Fresh ham roast with maple glaze I …

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DIY Natural Lip Gloss Recipe

May 31, 2025March 30, 2023 by Marisa Tolsma
DIY natural lip gloss recipe

Making your own DIY natural lip gloss recipe is easier than you’d think! And you get to create your own colors – how fun is that?  DIY natural lip gloss …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 5 Comments

How to Make Foaming Hand Soap

May 31, 2025March 30, 2023 by Marisa Tolsma
How to make foaming hand soap

Learning how to make foaming hand soap is so easy. This recipe uses clean nontoxic ingredients that will also save you money by you making your own at home.  How …

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How to Make Fermented Nut Butter

May 30, 2025January 26, 2023 by Marisa Tolsma
How to make fermented nut butter

Want to make easily digestive nut butter that tastes amazing? You’ll want to know how to make fermented nut butter. How to make fermented nut butter Making your own homemade nut …

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Categories Ferments, Full GAPS Diet, GAPS Diet, GAPS Introduction Diet, Recipes, Snacks 3 Comments

How to Make Coconut Milk and Coconut Flour

May 30, 2025January 26, 2023 by Marisa Tolsma
How to make coconut milk and coconut flour

Homemade coconut milk and flour are easy to make yourself at home. I’m going to show you how to make coconut milk and flour for the GAPS diet. How to …

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Marisa Tolsma Bumblebee Farmhouse Kitchen

🌻 Mom of 5 + gut wellness coach
🥣 I help busy moms turn food into wellness

Welcome to Bumblebee Apothecary — a cozy corner of the internet where nutrient dense meals and wellness come together in the heart of the home: the kitchen. I’m Marisa, and I’m here to help you find peace in the kitchen, cook from scratch, and reconnect with traditional skills that nourish the body and bring wellness. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed or confused about where to start with real food for wellness, you’re not alone. I’m here to guide you with simple, doable steps that make gut wellness through ancestral food practical for everyday family life.
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