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Ancient Unleavened Bread Recipe with Emmer, Barley, Spelt & Sesame
Ancient‑Style Unleavened Bread Emmer · Barley · Spelt · Olive Oil · Sesame Ingredients Dry Ingredients ¾ cup whole‑grain emmer flour ¾ cup barley flour ½ cup spelt flour ½ teaspoon salt 1–2 tablespoons raw sesame seeds (unhulled preferred) Wet Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil ~¾ cup water (added gradually) Method Combine dry ingredients. Mix the emmer, barley, spelt, salt, and sesame seeds in a bowl. Add olive oil. Stir until the flour is lightly coated and crumbly. Add water gradually. Add water a little at a time until a soft, cohesive dough forms. asdf Ancient‑Style Unleavened Bread Emmer · Barley · Spelt · Olive Oil · Sesame Cooking Method This bread is traditionally cooked on a hot surface over open fire— such as a stone, griddle, or cast‑iron pan. Stove‑top cooking is preferred for both authenticity and texture. An oven may be used if needed, but it produces a drier result and is less historically accurate. Ingredients Dry Ingredients ¾ cup whole‑grain emmer flour ¾ cup barley flour ½ cup spelt flour ½ teaspoon salt 1–2 tablespoons raw sesame seeds (unhulled preferred) Wet Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil ~¾ cup water (added gradually) Method Combine dry ingredients. Mix the […]
Bare After-Shave Oil
Bare After-Shave Oil soothes and moisturizes post-shave skin with a blend of cedarwood, tea tree, and lavender essential oils, helping to reduce irritation and promote healing. Its uses extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) as a base, leaving skin soft and refreshed with a grounding, woody-floral scent. For skin tags and warts, recommend applying a drop of povidone iodine (active ingredient Betadine) and a drop of garlic juice. May stain the skin or cause allergic reactions in some individuals. Facial Benefits of Olive Oil Olive oil acts as a natural moisturizer for the face, helping to lock in hydration, soften dry skin, and improve the skin barrier function to prevent water loss. Rich in antioxidants like vitamins A, D, E, and K, as well as phenolic compounds, olive oil combats free radicals, reduces signs of aging such as wrinkles, and promotes skin regeneration for a more youthful appearance. Its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties help soothe irritation, heal minor wounds or razor burns, and may even reduce acne by fighting bacteria while balancing the skin’s natural oils. Facial Benefits of Witch Hazel Witch hazel extract functions as a natural astringent for the face, helping to tighten pores, tone the skin, and control […]
Bare One K
Post-workout recovery drink. The Bare One K is a nutrient-dense post-workout recovery drink that delivers ~1000–1200 mg of potassium from coconut water, spinach, and chia seeds to replenish electrolytes (minerals potassium, sodium, magnesium, and calcium) and support muscle recovery. Packed with anti-inflammatory turmeric, cinnamon, and apple cider vinegar, it aids digestion and reduces post-exercise inflammation, aligning with holistic health principles from barefootbetters.com and Dr. Livingood. Its gut-friendly inulin, olive oil, and soaked seeds promote nutrient absorption and sustained energy, making it an ideal, low-sugar recovery boost Recipe Summary Servings: 1Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus overnight soaking)Potassium Content: ~1000–1200 mg per serving (up to ~1400 mg with optional avocado) Ingredients: Apricots Dried Trader Joe’s organic Turkish Apricots Chia Seeds Winco cost is $3.28 per pound (Aug 2025) Trader Joes sells organic Chia seeds for $4.99 for 12 oz ($6.65 per pound) as of Sept 2025 Costco sells Chia seeds Flax Seeds Golden Flax Seeds at Winco is $2.08 per pound (Aug 2025) Flax Seeds at Winco is $2.18 per pound (Aug 2025) Sprout’s organic Golden Flax Seed costs $5.59 per pound Sprout’s Organic Brown Flax Seed costs $5.99 per pound Hemp Hearts Trader Joe’s sells organic shelled hemp seeds (hemp hearts) […]
Bare to Hair Oil
Grow Lush, Naturally: From Bare to Beautiful Hair! Bare to Hair Oil from barefootbetters.com is a natural blend of extra virgin olive oil, apricot oil, castor oil, and essential oils like eucalyptus, peppermint, marjoram, and rosemary, designed to nourish the scalp and promote hair growth. Apply two squirts to the scalp, massage in, and expect healthier hair after three weeks of consistent use.
Barefoot Better Breakfast Granola
Barefoot Better Breakfast Granola is a delicious, anti-inflammatory powerhouse that stabilizes blood sugar and nurtures your gut. Using pressure-cooked quinoa, flax seeds, chia seeds, almonds, pecans, and inulin, it delivers fiber, omega-3s, and prebiotics to reduce inflammation and promote digestion. Enhanced with Ceylon cinnamon and your choice of raisins or dried blueberries (if available), this low-sugar, Dr. Steven Gunder’s Plant Paradox-approved granola minimizes blood sugar spikes while offering a crunchy, nutty flavor boosted by almond extract. Enjoy it with almond milk or coconut yogurt for a barefoot-inspired breakfast that fuels your vibrant lifestyle.
Barefoot Betters Slow-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Forty Cloves of Garlic
With Lemon, Thyme & Crispy Skin Finish This dish balances two pleasures: deeply tender, slow‑roasted chicken infused with sweet garlic and lemon—and a final high‑heat finish that delivers beautifully crisp skin. The result is rustic, luxurious, and unmistakably comforting. Why This Recipe Works Method Step 1: Sear the Chicken Use organic, free-ranged chicken from Pasture Bird. Preheat oven to 350°F. Pat chicken thighs very dry and season generously with salt and pepper. “Place chicken skin-side down and let it sear undisturbed until it naturally releases from the pot. If it resists when lifted, give it another minute.” Heat the oven-safe Dutch oven over medium-high for 3 minutes. Then swirl in 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil in the Dutch oven over medium‑high heat until the oil shimmers. Use enough oil to create a thin layer on the bottom of the pot but not so much the oil pools. If the oil looks calm, then the pot isn’t hot enough. Then add the chicken with skin-side down. Should hear an audible sizzling the moment the chicken hits the pot. Sear the chicken thighs until deeply golden and crisp, about 5–6 minutes. Do not move the chicken for at least 5 minutes […]
Barefoot Betters: Our Competitive Advantage
Introduction What is a business competitive advantage and why is it important? A business competitive advantage refers to the unique factors that allow a company to outperform its rivals in the marketplace. It’s the set of attributes, resources, or capabilities that enable a firm to produce greater value for customers or achieve superior financial performance compared to its competitors. These advantages can stem from various sources, such as proprietary technology, strong brand recognition, exceptional customer service, cost-efficient operations, or exclusive access to resources. The importance of a competitive advantage cannot be overstated in today’s dynamic business environment. It serves as the foundation for a company’s long-term success and profitability by differentiating the business from its competitors, attracting and retaining customers, and creating barriers to entry for potential rivals. A strong competitive advantage allows a company to command higher prices, capture a larger market share, or operate more efficiently, leading to increased profits and sustainability. Moreover, in an era of rapid technological change and global competition, maintaining and evolving one’s competitive advantage is crucial for staying relevant and thriving in the market. Companies that fail to develop or sustain a competitive advantage often struggle to remain profitable and may eventually be […]
Barefoot Mustard – probiotic mustard & more
How to make probiotic mustard
BarefootBetters.com Making the Grade: Points Earned from ProfitableOnlineStore.com
Introduction The Profitable Online Store (POS) point system motivates and helps BarefootBetters.com make forward progress in navigating all the steps required to launch an e-commerce website. Login to www.profitableonlinestore.com with your email address as username. Once logged in, go to https://profitableonlinestore.com/points/ Tasks and Points Task 5 pts: Login profitableonlinestore.com Office Hours are posted at https://profitableonlinestore.com/classroom/ (they appear to be one hour a week). Steve provides some training and then opens the chat for any questions. Can send in email questions to support@profitableonlinestore.com Task 10 pts: Complete a Lesson How to find Suppliers From Alibaba (Updated for 2024). Class is on Oct 2-3, 2024 at 2pm PST. Task 25 pts: Setup Facebook Profile and Page Log in and create a new profile using my existing Facebook account – www.facebook.com/jefferyjjensen. Create a new profile called BarefootBetters. Once that is done, then go to Settings & privacy -> Settings -> Page Setup -> General Page settings www.facebook.com/barefootbetters Don’t try to create a new Facebook user. Here is the Facebook error message if attempting to make a new user instead of just adding business profile to an existing Facebook account. Task 25 pts: Introduce yourself on Facebook Group Visit the private Facebook Group – […]
Beet Drink
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Belching Formula
Say Goodbye to Unwanted Belching: Barefoot Betters’ Essential Oil Formula Revealed Discover relief from unwanted belching with Barefoot Betters’ Belching Formula, a carefully crafted blend of essential oils designed to promote digestive comfort. This unique formula harnesses the power of nature with a combination of high-quality oils, including: Ingredient Parts Percentage Description Ginger Essential Oil 10 10% Known for its soothing properties, ginger helps ease gastrointestinal discomfort. Patchouli Essential Oil 10 10% With its calming scent, patchouli can aid in balancing digestive health. Peppermint Essential Oil 8 8% Renowned for its refreshing aroma, peppermint supports digestion and helps reduce bloating. Lemongrass Essential Oil 7 7% Lemongrass adds a fresh note while contributing to digestive wellness. Juniper Berry Essential Oil 4 4% This aromatic oil has been used traditionally to support a healthy digestive system. Anise Essential Oil 4 4% Anise offers a sweet, aromatic profile that aids in relieving digestive discomfort. Bergamot Essential Oil 4 4% Bergamot is the oil of self-acceptance and aids in the courage to share one’s inner self. It can also be applied topically to the solar plexus (upper stomach). In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), bergamot essential oil is known to move digestive Qi (pronounced chē, […]
Bergamot
Bergamot essential oil, extracted from the citrus fruit's rind, is a powerful natural wellness solution packed with antioxidants and health-promoting compounds. With its ability to reduce stress, support immune function, improve skin health, and aid digestion, this versatile essential oil offers a holistic approach to well-being through its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and mood-enhancing properties.
Blogging Plan
Blog Post Purpose and Plan Every blog post at Barefoot Betters will need to address the following: 1) Meet the needs of the customer, 2) Meet the needs of Barefoot Betters, 3) knowledge transfer by stating the purpose or essential question(s) the blog will answer, 4) 1-Custom Needs Customers are trying to find a product or service or knowledge that will help them solve a problem. This needs to be timely and at a good value (motto buy cheap buy twice). Social proof – following the pack, less risk when doing/buying what everyone is doing/buying. Social standing – people both want to fit in and stand out, that is gain admiration from others. 2-Barefoot Baking Needs Achieve sales, that is for the customer to purchase a service/product/knowledge from Barefoot Betters. Secondary needs are for the customer to sign up/subscribe to the newsletter, leave positive and insightful feedback/review and comments on the blog post, create an account on WooCommerce, share the post with others, and to be a fan of Barefoot Baking (that is testimonial our plan provided a positive benefit to the customer). hire blog editor Objective is to develop a blog checklist and then have a blog editor tasked […]
Body Types
01-Adrenal asdf 02-Balanced asdf 03-Blood asdf 04-Brain asdf 05-Eye asdf 06-Gallbladder asfd 07-Gonadal asfd 08-Heart asdf 09-Hypothalamus asdf 10-Intestinal Intestinal Dominant Characteristics and Traits The Intestinal body type is fundamentally defined by Spiritual and Emotional dimensionality, with expansion as its existential imperative. This type operates on a profound principle of dynamic growth: when internal expansion—mental and emotional—is constrained, the Intestinal body will inevitably manifest physical expansion (gain weight) as an alternative expression of its intrinsic need for growth. Restriction functions not as a limitation, but as a motivational catalytic mechanism. When confronted with constraining circumstances, the Intestinal will experience a powerful motivational force that propels them from known, stagnant environments into uncharted territories of experience. This transition is not merely a physical movement but a spiritual journey of becoming. The ultimate destination of this transformative process is not simply personal change but the creation of a broader relational landscape. Through their capacity for deep absorption and integration of new experiences, Intestinals contribute to manifesting what might be conceptualized as a tangible, interpersonal manifestation of peace—a lived, embodied harmony that transcends abstract conceptualization. Their path is characterized by: Intestinal Common Emotional Issues Intestinal Personality Characteristics – Spiritual/Emotional Intestinal Physical Features – […]
Bonanza Marketplace
Bonanza is an online marketplace that empowers entrepreneurs to create a sustainable online business with ease. We handle the technical aspects of building an ecommerce store so our sellers can spend more time developing their dream businesses. For years, we've been listening to online sellers and creating exactly the platform they need. Experience has proven to us that listening to our sellers' feedback is the best opportunity we have to consistently improve our product. That's why we've developed various tools over the years to make online selling easy. Our business relies on making successful sellers, so it's not a coincidence that the tools we offer can be customized to fit our sellers' needs.