Egg salad is a staple at our house. It is a tasty low-carb high-fat easy to grab snack or lunch. In an attempt to consume less “store bought” jars, I have tried to create an appetizing mayonnaise-free rendition of our beloved egg salad.
Please note: Making you own homemade fermented mayo with olive [...]
Did you know that Native Americans use to place a dead fish on every corn seed they planted for fertilizing the ground? The results were amazing to say the least. The Plymouth settlers were awestruck by the Native methods, how could rotting fish encourage the harvest to become so plentiful? There are several reasons why [...]
I just recently gave Zukay Live Foods a try, tasting their naturally fermented raw relishes and salsas. I knew the products were overflowing with “life” and nutrients, however with the unpredictability of all fermented foods, I wasn’t so sure how happy my taste buds would be. Boy, was I in for a surprise! Hours after [...]
I recently heard a man call in to the nightly news program in regards to the failing economy. He mentioned that he lost his job and currently eats mainly lentils while his budget is tight. First of all I think it is sad and wrong that anyone in the world should have to be hungry. [...]
Mmmm! Garlic, probably the chef’s best friend in the kitchen. I love to use garlic in everything I can think of and find that I use at least 5 cloves everyday to add to our food. Though, sauteed or roasted garlic are the popular preparation methods, I like to ferment my garlic in a quart [...]
Stock, beef or chicken stock for soups, stews, sauces and to drink as a healing gelatin and mineral rich tea.
Butter, unsalted, preferrably from grassfed cows if you can afford it. Plain butter is better than no butter. Ani will eat it by the stick if I let her….a spoonful or two is a better size. [...]
Raw milk, from a cow, goat or sheep
Free Range Eggs
Cultured and fermented foods and beverages, Kimchi, Sauerkraut, Kombucha, Kefir, Yogurt etc.
Homemade bone stock
Homegrown vegetables and fruit
Healthy fats such as real butter, coconut oil, cod liver oil, etc
Fresh fish
Range free, grassfed beef, lamb, bison, elk, etc.
Soaked grains and seeds.
Dark chocolate
Sauerkraut seems to be an acquired taste for many. It is pungent and a rather odd texture. Perhaps knowing the health benefits of the traditional fermented cabbage, will give cooks the desire to make it and enjoy it!
Sauerkraut is a great source of naturally occurring, easily assimilated enzymes. When [...]
Last year while living in the city, I said a little prayer asking for an older woman friend who would be a good influence and teach me all the “old ways”. Somone who I could look up to and glean important wisdom from.
Today, I think my prayer was answered. I met Grams. She is wonderful, [...]
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