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...]
Pickling Spice *
Use this handy spice mix where-ever a recipes calls for "pickling spice". I like to use it a lot in my lacto-fermenting....especially pickles, whether they be the sweet or dilly kind. 1 Tablespoon black peppercorns 1 Tablespoon mustard seeds 1 Tablespoon coriander seeds 1 Tablespoon hot red pepper flakes 1 … [Read more...]
Lacto-fermented Roasted-Tomato Salsa *
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We love salsa in our family, especially this lacto-fermented salsa....and it's sooooo good for you :D We put it on everything from tacos and burritos to scrambled eggs. This salsa is about a medium heat level. You can adjust the heat and seasonings in this salsa to suit your tastes by adding more jalapenos and/or more … [Read more...]
Lacto-fermented Dill Pickle Slices *
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We all love pickles here in our family. So much so that I planted multiple pickling cucumber bushes this year, and will definitely be making many jars of these lacto-fermented pickles. Lacto-fermentation is the natural-traditional process of "pickling" foods that creates the good for you bacteria, Probiotics, the ones that … [Read more...]
Creamy “Homemade” Buttermilk Ranch Dressing *
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Homemade dressings are always so much better. They taste better AND they are a much healthier option. This homemade creamy ranch dressing is no exception. Adjust the spices/seasonings to suit your taste. For a zestier/semi-spicy dressing, I sometimes add a little ground cayenne pepper to the dressing. This dressing can also … [Read more...]
