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Kelly has been blogging about “politically incorrect” health & nutrition topics on Kelly the Kitchen Kop since January of 2008. She has passionately researched how to eat better and live better since discovering the Weston A. Price Foundation in 2004. Kelly also enjoys the opportunity to speak to groups about these issues, and to help individuals become healthier through one-on-one consultations.
Kelly lives near Grand Rapids, Michigan with her husband of 20 years and 4 children.
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Kent & I have been married for 20 years and have 4 kids, who are tons of fun when they’re not driving us crazy. We live in a great suburb of Grand Rapids, MI and love spending time with our family, friends and neighbors. I used to work as an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse), but have done home day care for years now and love it. (The kids are great and behave much better than ours do! Seriously though, I’m very thankful to be able to work at home and be here with our own kids each day.) Most importantly, I am a Catholic Christian – I love Jesus and try to follow Him daily (but mess up often).
Also, check out my other blog. It answers basic questions about Christianity – things I always wondered about before I knew Jesus better, but was too embarrassed to ask because I thought “everyone” was supposed to already know it. If there’s something I didn’t cover that you’ve always wondered about, or just don’t “get”, email me and I’ll try to include it – don’t worry, I won’t use your name.
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Welcome to the blogging world! This is a great site! I will be browsing it when I am actually sitting down
If I haven’t already shared my blog with you check it out at 
Happy Holidays!
http://www.gaucks.blogspot.com
It doesn’t have any service provided like yours except for sharing my family happenings
God Bless!
Heather
I e-mailed you yesterday and told you a little bit about myself. I too am a lover of christ and all of the good stuff out there,but like you I’m a mom w/little time on my hands. Thanks for all your hard work. I have peace of mind when I look for info. about this/that/and the other. I trust your judgement,thank you. Also,can you tell me more on your home daycare,and how you started. I have 2 children and have been curious about home daycare for a while.
Andy, sorry I didn’t get that email, I’ll email you.
Kelly
Hi Kelly.,
Well Im impressed…I started a blog of my own a few months ago when I decided to start feeding my baby the homemade formula listed on the WEston Price website. I have a blog address but never really quite figured out how to get it out there, and as time went on and my schedule got busier I stopped it all together. I think its great what you do, I have always wanted to get the word out more about real food to neighbors, schools, moms group etc. Do you give free consultations with people., what a great way to make money if your able. Anyway I just thought I would say Hi, I dont normally respond back to blogs, this is actually my first time. You struck a cord, especially when you mentioned you are a Christian, I cant wait to read about your journey with Christ. I am a new believer, grew up in a Catholic school but as I got older became very interested in other religions. God has led me back to Him.. Maybe its a process , good food, brings you closer to The Truth…well just a thought anyway. “)
Thanks for the tips,
quick question…my raw yogurt smells like yeast…its a little old can I still use it straight or are there any other uses for it once its reached this age..?
Jen Albrittion is great isnt she…she has helped me so much with the formula making process!!!
Jen,
How fun that your first comment is on my blog!
About your yogurt, it depends on if it smells “bad” or not. If it doesn’t smell right and you’re not sure, don’t use it. But a soured or fermented smell is good.
And yes, I do consultations, info is above. Thanks for asking and I hope to hear more comments from you in the future now that you’ve gotten your feet wet!
Kelly
Just found your blog through Real Food, My Way and just became a follower. This is such important information to get out there! I’m a naturopathic physician in Oregon and am passionate about real food. My friend Brett and I just started a blog called The Doctor & the Chef–feel free to check it out if you are interested–I’ve linked your blog to my profile page!
http://www.thedoctorandthechef.blogspot.com/
Yours in health,
Crystal Hannan, ND
Kelly,
I’ve been blogging for a couple years, but just started food blogging 6 months ago. Our family also is a firm believer in whole, real foods & practices of the Nourishing Traditions book. Before we added our third child in January 2008, I was full swing with NT practices. Being very sick that pregnancy & not wanting to cook got me off track a bit. We are a far cry from where we were, but personality wise…I had also gotten pretty obsessive and strict with my eating. I remember being paralyzed staring at the menu one night when I was out to eat with girlfriends…def no grass fed meat on the menu, but nothing organic either! It took me 45 minutes to figure out what to eat that night
Anyway…all that to say, now that I am back to cooking I have found a happy medium for our family. We strive for as much organic and local food as possible. We keep processed food out of the house. I grind my own organic grain with my WonderMill & 100% whole wheat & organic bread, muffins, pancakes etc. No white flour and sugar here. We try to eat mostly fruit, veggies, protein and healthy organic whole grains (brown rice, quinoa, etc). We definitely believe in the NT principles and healthy fats, but aren’t into the organ meats or fermented foods. I do believe they are so good for you, but it’s just not an area we can get into.
All that to say…I just followed you on twitter, hope to join in on Real Food Wednesdays as time permits, and wanted to thank you for all your hard work getting out the correct nutritional info!! I’m sure your blog is a big part of why I can tell over the last few years NT principles are starting to become more mainstream. Thanks again!!
No wonder I like you.
In addition to be a lover of all things NT, I’m also a Catholic Christian, have four kiddos, and do in home daycare (although I can’t say they are better behaved than my children).
Craziness! You don’t happen to live near me in Michigan do you?!
Hello Kelly,
I found your blog through Nourished Kitchen and your guest post about the Food Pyramid. I was really surprised that you are near Grand Rapids! I’m in Holland. Small, small world. I have 7 kids, homeschool and am on a journey BACK to real foods after a very long “survival” hiatus. We did foster care and adopted some special needs children, so we grew from 2-7 in a very short time. I threw out the baby with the bath water when I just couldn’t quite get a handle on all the changes in my life and we went back to eating the Standard American Diet of processed foods.
I’m excited to have found your blog, looking forward to reading and learning!
Cheers,
Dana
I have my first two real chickens in the fridge waiting…
I have some…hmmmm…chicken feet in the freezer…
I said no to the head! Something about eyeballs staring back at you in the pot messed with my city brain!
You have helped me to look at food in such a different way that I don’t think I can go back. I’m looking forward to the adventure but am somewhat overwhelmed at the moment. Thank you for your blog and all the info. Thank you for answering my questions!
Jan
Kelly, I am so thankful I found your blog through wordvixen! I am a whole foods/organic when possible eater as well. I also love that you are a Christ lover! I think that eating a diet free from chemicals, additives, and preservatives is key to treating our bodies like a temple and being good stewards or that which we have been blessed with. In addition, it makes us look better, feel better, and makes us more productive. I pray daily that more Christian parents will understand how crucial getting rid of the crap truly is. It pains me that I have to worry about the snacks that my girls are being offered in our church nursery. I Corinthians 10: 23 – 33 is what I play in my head when I start to freak. I’ve got to trust that God will protect them and that this crap food is the exception, not the norm.
PS- Hi, Denise! Fancy seeing you here