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...]
Grandma’s Creamed Cucumbers (CGW Style)
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My grandmother would make these wonderful "creamed" cucumbers during the hot summer months...and they were always cool and refreshing. Her recipe called for a lot of refined sugar, so I've taken it and updated it in CGW (Cooking God's Way) style. It's still absolutely yummy and refreshing on a hot day, but uses natural … [Read more...]
“Naturally Sweetened” Cocoa-Peanut Butter Bites
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These little cocoa-peanut butter bites are a great snack. Stored in the freezer, you can grab one anytime you feel like it. And the great thing is that they are naturally sweet, with no added sugar or sweeteners. For a special touch, roll them in finely shredded unsweetened coconut before freezing. 1 cup crunchy … [Read more...]
Dark-Chocolate Frozen Banana Pops
Kids, of all ages ;), love these chocolate-covered banana pops. Since they are quite easy to make, it's a perfect opportunity to let them help you in the kitchen while you are making these. You can top the pops with your favorite toppings, such as shredded toasted coconut, lightly toasted chopped nuts of choice, or just … [Read more...]
