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Drinks

How To Make Milk Kefir at Home

May 30, 2025April 29, 2025 by Marisa Tolsma
how to make milk kefir at home

Learn how to make milk kefir at home with this simple recipe. A delicious, probiotic-rich drink that can support gut wellness and the microbiome. How to make milk kefir at …

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Fruit Kvass Recipe

May 30, 2025December 3, 2024 by Marisa Tolsma
Fruit kvass recipe

Learn how to make a simple, refreshing fruit kvass recipe that’s flavorful and packed with natural probiotic goodness. Easy Fruit Kvass Recipe for Gut Benefits Kvass, meaning “fermented drink,” is …

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GAPS Diet Smoothies

May 30, 2025August 3, 2024 by Marisa Tolsma
GAPS diet smoothies

GAPS diet smoothies are a wonderful, easy, and delicious way to pack a lot of nutrition into one tasty drink. GAPS Diet Smoothies Whether you’re just starting with GAPS diet …

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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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GAPS Diet Party Food Ideas

May 30, 2025January 6, 2023 by Marisa Tolsma
GAPS diet party food ideas

For the holidays or birthdays, having these GAPS diet party food ideas on hand will ensure you and your family will never miss out on any of the fun! My …

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Healthy Eggnog Recipe

May 30, 2025February 12, 2022 by Marisa Tolsma
healthy eggnog recipe

This healthy eggnog recipe packs delicious flavors into a nutrient dense drink everyone will enjoy.  Healthy eggnog recipe There are times in everyone’s life that call for eggnog – it’s …

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Beet Kvass Recipe Without Whey

May 30, 2025January 20, 2022 by Marisa Tolsma
beet kvass recipe without whey

This beet kvass recipe without whey is one of my favorite probiotic beverages. I love how it is full of liver healthy nutrients, and when I make it this way, …

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Categories Drinks, Ferments, Full GAPS Diet, GAPS Diet, GAPS Introduction Diet, Recipes, Remedies 11 Comments

Nourishing Traditions Chicken Bone Broth

May 30, 2025February 18, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
Nourishing Traditions chicken bone broth

Bone broth is a staple in traditional cooking. The health benefits are amazing, and it is delicious! Today I’m going to show you how to make a Nourishing Traditions chicken bone broth.  Nourishing …

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Categories Broth, Dinner, Drinks, Recipes 7 Comments

Nutrient Dense Smoothies

September 16, 2022August 30, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
Nutrient dense smoothies

We love smoothies around here! They’re so fast and easy. Nutrient dense smoothies are perfect for getting in superfood ingredients, too! Nutrient dense smoothies Smoothies make the perfect breakfast. Have …

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How to Make Kefir with Raw Milk

May 31, 2025August 13, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
How to make kefir with raw milk

Kefir is one of the most powerful probiotic foods. Today I’m showing how to make kefir with raw milk. How to make kefir with raw milk Rebuilding and maintaining a …

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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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