This homemade peach sherbet is just bursting with peach flavor. It is definitely on the top of my list of peach yumminess and very refreshing on a hot summers day. But sadly I am all out of the wonderful Texas Peaches I bought a week ago. Must--go--get--some--more... (You may omit the vodka in this recipe, but the amount … [Read more...]
Fresh Basil Pesto *
Fresh basil pesto is easy to make. It's a very versatile sauce that can be used in many ways, from topping pasta dishes to chicken or fish etc. If you're growing basil in your garden, like I am, you will inevitably have an abundance of basil.... this pesto sauce is the perfect way to utilize your harvest. Simply make … [Read more...]
Peach Upside-Down Cake
Right now peaches are everywhere here in Texas. I bought a peck of wonderful Texas peaches when we were on a recent road trip. So far we've been enjoying them multiple times a day and in many ways -- such as peach-topped yogurt, peach kefir smoothies, peach yogurt popsicles, just plain peaches, and this delicious … [Read more...]
Healthy Peanut-Butter Balls (Buckeyes) *
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These peanut-butter balls are indeed a healthy treat, especially for those avoiding or limiting their sugar intake. They are very filling due to the high-fiber content of the coconut flour. When coated in chocolate they are even more scrumptious and harder to resist. 2/3 cup homemade or natural peanut butter, smooth … [Read more...]
Berry-Vanilla Creamy Yogurt Pops *
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These creamy yogurt pops are a treat, especially on those hot summer days when you need something refreshing. Adults and kids of all ages love these healthy frozen yogurt popsicles. You can feel good about giving them something that's "good" for them...they are a delicious sugar-free and grain-free treat. You can make … [Read more...]
Iron: Pasteurized Milk vs Raw Milk
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Iron in milk! Popeye would just grab his can of spinach. There has been some confusion when it comes to milk and its content of iron, so let's set the record straight today. In a previous post, Raw Milk – 8 Reasons It Is “The Perfect Food”, we mentioned why raw milk was so goof for you. Lets add reason 9 and 10 … [Read more...]
Lacto-fermentation Still Here, Look!
Thank You! The response to our new book Lacto-Fermentation: The Easy & Healthy Way has been great. We are so glad that people are finding this book to be a great new resource in their kitchen. If you did not get a chance to share in the sale that ran last week hope is not gone. You can still get a nice savings as we are … [Read more...]
3 Reasons Fermenting Food Saves You Money
I get told all the time, "I would eat healthy if I could afford it." The truth is you can eat healthy and save money and I am not talking about eating skimpy tasteless foods. We are talking about foods that pack a health punch that many entrepreneurs would love to package and sell. I am talking about Lacto-Fermented foods. … [Read more...]
Grain-free Chocolate “Bean” Cake
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I recently made a grain-free yellow-vanilla cake made out of of a secret ingredient. Well it's not so secret anymore, so I can tell you.....beans. The whole family enjoys it and others have commented that it is really Delish, so I decided to make a chocolate version. Because after all who doesn't like chocolate?! This cake … [Read more...]
Some Answers about Lacto-Fermentation
As you have seen we released Shannon's new book, Lacto-fermenting: The Easy & Healthy Way, and the response has been overwhelming. Today I wanted to share some of the great questions that have been asked about the book. A Few Questions & Answers Q: I was looking at the sample of your new book. Do you always have … [Read more...]