This homemade sauerkraut recipe is an easy and gut healthy way to get probiotics. The perfect side to a meal, this fermented raw sauerkraut will become a family staple. I already blogged a little about probiotics and why they are so important in my Raw Organic Milk Kefir post. Since they do so much to support a healthy immune system and regulate digestion, it makes sense to find a way to eat fermented foods daily. The good news is this is a inexpensive way to … [Read more...]
How to Make a Sourdough Starter
Learn how to make a sourdough starter recipe from scratch with just flour and water. This versatile ingredient can be used to make breads, cakes, cookies, and so much more. If you hang around the traditional foods community, chances are you have heard of making homemade sourdough starter from scratch. I have had my homemade starter for over six years now. It is vital in my traditional food kitchen. What Is A Sourdough Starter? A sourdough starter is a live active culture made of … [Read more...]
Cinnamon Maple Sourdough Apple Pie
This cinnamon maple sourdough apple pie is the perfect healthy apple treat for fall. With no white sugar, fermented grains, and whole ingredients, it can be served for both breakfast and dessert. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Our family just came back from a trip to beautiful southern Missouri to canoe down the Current river, swim in the ice cold water, and take in the bluffs and wild horses. Safe to say we're still … [Read more...]
100% Whole Wheat Sourdough Bread
Learn how to make Whole Wheat Sourdough Bread with my favorite recipe. Sourdough starter, raw honey, coconut oil, sea salt, and freshly ground wheat make up this simple and wholesome loaf. *Update: This has been my go-to recipe for a long time. For many years, I made it into a sourdough whole wheat sandwich bread of sorts, and now I’m updating it to include how to make a beautiful boule, as well. Same recipe, two different processes, and baked two different ways. Both … [Read more...]
The Best Sourdough Tortillas
Learn how to make sourdough tortillas with five basic ingredients: sourdough starter, flour, water, oil, and salt. They are perfect for a quick summer wrap or your favorite tacos. After sharing "What We Eat in a Week" videos with healthy meal ideas for breakfast and dinner, I had soooo many requests for healthy lunch ideas. Truth is, since we are all together as a family for lunch, I usually just make more of the same. It’s something along the lines of meat and veggies, eggs, salmon, … [Read more...]
Sourdough Donuts With Vanilla Glaze
Learn how to make irresistible sourdough donuts with the most amazingly soft, fluffy, texture - that are then dipped in a vanilla glaze. These donuts are soaked overnight and fried in coconut oil, giving them a delicious flavor. I’ve already confessed my love for fermented foods. We make Kefir and Sauerkraut on a regular basis, but there is usually one more ferment that hangs out on my countertop, happily collecting the yeasts of the air. And that beloved ferment is called … [Read more...]
Sourdough English Muffins
These healthy and delicious sourdough English muffins are a super simple no-knead recipe. Just mix up the night before and cook in the morning for a yummy breakfast. This is seriously the easiest English muffin recipe around. I have already confessed my sincere love for my bubbly 9 year old sourdough starter that I talked about in this post. I use it in my kitchen often. Pancakes, english muffins, waffles, cinnamon rolls, coffee cake... I have even attempted Sourdough Doughnuts. I … [Read more...]
How To Use A Cast Iron Skillet – Everything You Need To Know
Everything you need to know about how to use a cast iron skillet. From how to season cast iron, to cooking with it, tips for cleaning, and everything in between. This is my favorite kitchen tool and with proper care, it will be yours as well for many years. Cast iron has been my skillet of choice for many years now. There are only two things that get better with age in the kitchen. One is cast iron and the other is homemade sourdough starter! I seasoned my skillets when I … [Read more...]
Homemade Lacto-Fermented Pickles
Homemade lacto-fermented pickles couldn’t be easier or more delicious. If you have time to slice them up and add them to salt water, you have time to make this recipe. This is seriously the simplest recipe ever and makes the best tasting, mildly sour, probiotic pickles. This easy fermented pickle recipe honestly seems like a pretty sorry excuse for a blog post. I mean, really. How could anything with so few steps and ingredients ever be considered revolutionary enough to be worthy of … [Read more...]
Maintaining and Feeding A Sourdough Starter
Join me as I teach you all about maintaining and feeding a sourdough starter. Every week I receive hundreds of questions about how to care for a sourdough starter, so I decided to add all the questions and answers into this post as a reference for those who are just starting out with sourdough. Sourdough is such an integral part of our diet, and I have been maintaining and feeding a sourdough starter for 11 years. Warm, crusty bread straight out of the oven, or decadent desserts made … [Read more...]
Easy Sourdough Flatbread
This easy sourdough flatbread recipe is made with only a few simple ingredients. This is the perfect recipe to use for pizza, sandwiches, or for dipping into hummus. When I first started my sourdough starter back in 2010, I was super excited to start making sourdough bread. Who wouldn't be?! It makes the grains more gut healthy, and fermenting creates a depth of flavor that you just can't find in store-bought baked goods. The process of slow fermenting with the native yeasts just has an … [Read more...]
Sweet Potato Casserole With Pecans
Healthy sweet potato casserole with pecans is a delicious and creamy sweet potato base with a touch of natural sweetness, topped with a crunchy cinnamon spiced pecan topping, and baked until perfect. This is the must-have recipe for the holidays, or really any time of year. Today, I'm continuing my healthier Thanksgiving recipes. I shared with you our family's favorite naturally-sweetened cranberry sauce, and today I'm going to share with you a cleaned-up, but still delicious, healthy sweet … [Read more...]
Best Cranberry Sauce Recipe
The best cranberry sauce recipe is made by simmering cranberries with the juice and zest of an orange and then sweetened with honey. It is the perfect side dish for your holiday meal and will become a tradition you will want to make every single year. This simple recipe is so good, and so easy. It's perfect for family gatherings, or just to enjoy while this delicious, under-utilized berry is in season. Grab my free Ebook with all my favorite from-scratch Thanksgiving recipes … [Read more...]
Sourdough Cinnamon Raisin Bread
This sourdough cinnamon raisin bread is a fluffy sourdough bread with a swirl of cinnamon and raisins. The grains are fermented to give it that delicious tang and the added health benefits. It is the perfect snack or dessert. If you know me well, you know I love my sourdough. I use it to make our Saturday morning pancakes, whole grain bread, dinner rolls, tortillas, and so much more. You can find all my sourdough recipes located in this convenient post. Before yeast was … [Read more...]
Lemon Rosemary Chicken – Cooking With Essential Oils
Delicious lemon rosemary chicken is pan fried in butter and baked in the oven to give it an irresistibly crispy skin with juicy tender meat. It's loaded with flavor and healthy too! I actually haven't done a whole lot of cooking with essential oils yet. I've thrown a drop of orange in chocolate (you seriously HAVE to try it), made peppermint brownies, and whipped up iced lavender lattes. I often throw a drop of lemon in my morning smoothie. In a pinch, I toss a drop of cilantro and … [Read more...]
How to Make Water Kefir & Benefits
Learn how to make water kefir with this simple tutorial. Water kefir is a probiotic rich superfood that may sound intimidating to make, but it is actually a very simple process. The reward is growing healthy bacteria right in your own kitchen. I am sitting here drinking a bubbly bottle of fermented probiotic goodness as I type this blog post. In another post, I shared how to make milk kefir, but some people have dairy issues and can't tolerate it. The version I'm going to share with … [Read more...]
Fermented Carrots Recipe
This fermented carrots recipe is a delicious way to eat probiotics. The classic carrot flavor and crunch you love, plus a little bit of sour tang that fermentation brings. The process couldn't be any easier, and the results are a gut healthy, probiotic rich superfood. Fermented Vegetables Fermented vegetables are the perfect addition to any simple meal. All the prep work is done ahead of time, so when the meal is ready they can go straight from the fridge to the table. That’s one less side … [Read more...]
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
This delicious roasted butternut squash soup recipe is the perfect fall soup. Roasted garlic, onions, and butternut squash are simmered with bone broth and pureed making a super simple and creamy soup. This is hands down my absolute favorite soup. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Fall Soup Recipe with Bone Broth This is the perfect soup for fall and I am in love with this soup. It is my absolute favorite and is … [Read more...]
Roasted Red Pepper And Tomato Soup
Roasted red pepper and tomato soup is the perfect fall recipe. The roasted vegetables are caramelized to perfection and then simmered with chicken broth. Serve it with a touch of cream, fresh basil and cracked pepper to warm up on a cold afternoon. I'm a big fan of soup. It's an easy way to get my whole family to eat a ton of veggies and homemade bone broth. Plus, it can be made ahead of time, and sit bubbling away on the stove while we are doing our normal day. As the weather cools … [Read more...]
Where we Source Real Organic Food | TIPS FOR BUYING LOCAL FOOD
We love finding a bulk of our food from local sources. Today I'm sharing my tips for buying local food, so you can do the same. Some links are affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. It is the year 2019. Grocery stores are stocked with an ample supply of meats, cheeses, grains, veggies, fruits and more packaged food than any human should ever consume. Chances are you can probably find one within just a few miles. If you're really lucky, you may … [Read more...]