There’s a lot going on here – as you can see from the title. But it works. It really does. Jalapeño Lime Sauerkraut – with it’s tang, spice, and zest, + fresh and crunchy jicama, + fresh blueberries, and THEN, a creamy cashew dressing with crunchy cashews on top. We’ve got it all, folks! Jalapeño…
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This doesn’t happen often. TRUST ME. Ask my hubby – my mouth can go a mile a minute.But, at this point in time, I am speechless. I have had a love affair with Wildbrine since reviewing their kraut and fermented products last year. There’s nothing like a good, stinky kraut to do some good to…
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Pickling rose petals may sound overly precious, but it’s really very easy to do, and the result is lovely — in flavor and aroma, the petals are floral but not at all perfumy. Thanks, Martha Stewart. I love, love, LOVE perusing food and wine magazines – Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, and Living happen to…
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It doesn’t take much to create and devour a REAL FOOD little treat. Really, it doesn’t. Simply the best ingredients, the best intentions, and the best in creative ideas. So, mix up your sweet with a little salty, a bunch of creamy, and a hint of spicy pepper! Honey Peppered Yogurt 1 cup plain, full…
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Just like coconut oil, apple cider vinegar is pretty much the ultimate “cure all” for those of us who subscribe to the health and wellness crunchy lifestyle. No really, many, many, many people (not just the granola-heads) experience tremendous health benefits from the fermented magic. It’s not that is simply makes a great vinaigrette, it truly…
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You wouldn’t normally think to throw in a little “culture” with your chicken, would you? I’m a cultured girl, that’s for sure. I throw that part of my personality into just about everything. But I’m also a girl who loves the taste, texture, and health benefits of fermented foods. Oh yes, that kind of culture….
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Labneh – that ultra-strained, lightly salty, Middle Eastern yogurt “cheese” – or made through a process of straining yogurt via suspension or compression. It’s special. It lasts a really, really long time without getting moldy or otherwise spoiling. It can last for weeks, and still taste as good as when freshly bought or made. You see, the ultra…
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Pickles are one of those things you really love or you hate, I think. And, I think you really need to be in the mood for a pickle ~ you need to be in a “pickle,” as they say. At one point in my life, I had the idea of creating a little company of…
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Yum! Rich, delicious, and so tasty! It’s homemade yogurt ~ and it’s with rich, and creamy, and oh so delicious half and half… Oh my ~ I’m rather pleased with the way this yogurt turned out the second time around, especially considering that my first attempt was a complete and utter failure. Well, it was…
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I am a self-proclaimed germaphobe, for sure. The idea of dirty shoes crossing the barrier onto my pristine wood floors or freshly vacuumed wool rug at home sends me through the roof, as does the thought of dirt and mud soaked jeans from a day of playing outside finding themselves anywhere near my freshly pressed…
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