These crispy fried sage leaves are a perfect side and garnish for your holiday meals, or any other special meals for that matter. They are a delightful delicate treat sprinkled with just a touch of sea salt. My kids actually enjoy them as well :) And they are so easy (and quick) to make. You will Need: - Fresh Sage … [Read more...]
Lacto-fermented Hummus (Garbanzo Bean Dip)
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Traditional hummus makes a great healthy snack when served with some fresh veggies along side. THIS hummus is even more "nutritious" due to the lacto-fermentation process, which creates beneficial probiotics and numerous enzymes that are so important for good health. So, go ahead and serve this version at your next get … [Read more...]
Cocoa-Coconut Macaroons *
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These macaroons are lightly sweetened little gems of chocolate and coconut goodness. They are so deliciously moist inside... you won't be able to eat just one. (But that's OK...they're good for you.) So have a few... I won't tell anyone :) If you are not on a sugar-free diet, you can use 2 Tablespoons of raw honey to … [Read more...]
Homemade Roasted Peanut Butter *
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The peanut is the only roasted nut(s) I will eat, and I usually only do so in peanut butter form (see Healthy Foods Gone Bad - Part 2 for more info on why). This homemade peanut butter is easy to make and tastes soooo delicious... not to mention it's quite frugal and economical :) Who doesn't like to save … [Read more...]
Lacto-fermented “Deli-Style” Pickle Spears *
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We love pickles in our family, and these ones are our definite favorites.... Deli-Style, delicious, "good for you", yumminess :) My kids would eat half the jar in one sitting, if I let them ;) 3 to 4 pickling cucumbers, depending on size 2 cups filtered water 1 1/2 Tablespoons unrefined sea salt (Pink Himalayan or … [Read more...]
