Whey, also called milk plasma, is the watery part of milk remaining after the separation of the casein. The liquid is a by product of cheese making and contains lactose, vitamins, protein and minerals along with some traces of fat. Some Good Uses for Whey Whey is a good addition to shakes and smoothies to give a protein … [Read more...]
Butter: How to Make Homemade Butter (2 Ways)
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Homemade butter is one of the most delicious and nutritious things you can make for yourself and your family, especially when it comes from grass-fed raw cream. The nice thing is that making butter is so simple, and there are two easy ways to do so. One method is so easy, you can even get the kids involved....which is a lot … [Read more...]
Vegetable Broth: The Easy Way to Make it at Home
Making vegetable broth is easy to do and doesn't take a lot of time. You can use any vegetables that you have on hand, the basics being carrots, celery, and onions which are pretty inexpensive. You will find many uses for your homemade broth, such as soups, gravies etc. The great thing about making homemade broth, … [Read more...]
Baking Powder: How to Make Your Own
Did you know that most baking powder sold in your local super-market contains aluminum and corn based ingredients? Yes, most baking powders in your local super-market will contain aluminum (in the form of 'sodium aluminum sulfate') and some corn-based ingredients. Aluminum is definitely something you want to avoid … [Read more...]
Arrowroot: What is it? How can it be used?
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What is Arrowroot? Arrowroot is an easily digested starch extracted from the roots of the arrowroot plant, Maranta arundinacea. The plant is native to the tropics of South America, where it has a long history of cultivation by native peoples. (Some Indians also used arrowroot medicinally, they believed that is would draw … [Read more...]
