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...]
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...]
Homemade Yogurt “The Easy Way”
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Yogurt is a super-nutritious food, full of beneficial bacteria (Probiotics). Especially "homemade" yogurt, as most store-bought yogurts contain some sort of additives and/or thickeners-stabilizers. We use yogurt a lot around here for making smoothies, eating plain (or with fruit) for a snack or great breakfast, and in … [Read more...]
