This homemade ice cream is a favorite around here, especially in the summer when strawberries are at their peak. With a deliciously rich taste reminiscent of a slice of strawberry cheesecake, it's hard not to love this frozen treat. If strawberries are not your thing or are not in-season/available, you may substitute … [Read more...]
“Best Ever” Lacto-fermented Sauerkraut *
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I've finally found the secret to great sauerkraut.....very finely shred the cabbage! I was doing it by hand before because I don't have a thin enough blade for my food processor. But I guess cutting it into shreds by hand just wasn't getting it thin enough. And I never thought to use my mandoline slicer....duh :P So that's … [Read more...]
Raw Milk Truths Revealed
Ever wanted to know the real facts about Raw Milk or just dig deeper into Raw Milk. Well here is the video that will help give you the information you want. This video is packed with truths, such as why the pasteurization of milk was started and why homogenization can be so harmful to your health. Consider this video a … [Read more...]
“Yakisoba” Japanese Stir-Fry Noodle Dish
This simple Japanese inspired noodle/stir-fry dish is a favorite around our house. The kids love to slurp up the noodles coated with the tasty sauce....they are always asking for seconds. The only bad thing is when it's gone :( 1/2 of a 12-ounce pkg. Buckwheat Soba Noodles (for a total of 6 ounces) 1 Tablespoon … [Read more...]
Lacto-fermentation: The Methods
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Many people when starting out with lacto-fermenting think that "whey" is needed in the process, but this is not the case. How Lacto-fermentation Happens The process of lacto-fermentation happens when the starches and sugars found within vegetables and fruits are converted to lactic acid by friendly bacteria. Lactic … [Read more...]
King Corn
Corn really is King of the American food chain! You will be amazed at how corn is stuffed into most of the products at fast food restaurants. KING CORN takes you on the humorous adventure that two college friends (Ian Cheney and Curt Ellis) embark on when they decide to grow an acre of corn. With the help of some farmers … [Read more...]
Sour Cream & Onion Dip *
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Who wants to eat the chemical-preservative laden store-bought dip, when you can make this homemade sour cream & onion dip at home...considering how easy it is. Every time I make this dip it gets eaten up the same day...within hours of making it actually. We eat it with anything from homemade potato chips to raw veggies, … [Read more...]
Lacto-fermented “Sweet & Spicy” Pickles
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These pickles are slightly sweet with just a hint of spicy-ness. They taste similar to a bread and butter style pickle, but with the added benefits of lacto-fermentation. The bad thing about these tasty pickles are that they never seem to last in my house... they get eaten up so quickly. I just may have to lock the kids out … [Read more...]
Raw Milk – 8 Reasons It Is “The Perfect Food”
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So, what makes raw milk so perfect? First let us establish what "Raw Milk" is, milk that has not been processed in anyway, no heating, no filtering, no separation of any kind. This "Raw Milk" is from grass (pesticide free) fed cows that have been spared the issues of recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH). Getting the … [Read more...]
Fructose: Is it Killing Your Liver?
WOW, what do you mean - Fructose is killing my liver?! Fructose is a natural fruit sugar, right? Well let's take a look at this and see what we find. Many studies are now showing us that our over indulgence with Fructose is the problem. Yup that same issue again, the one that makes us who we are comes back to get us, … [Read more...]
