This homemade Instant Pot yogurt recipe is the easiest way to make yogurt. Top this recipe with crunchy granola and fresh fruit for a healthy and delicious snack. Yogurt making has been more of a saga over the last ten years than something I could say I confidently mastered within the last five years. First, I tried the crock pot method. It went something like this. Get the milk super hot in the crock pot. Then after it cools back down, wrap it up in five towels to trap the heat … [Read more...]
100% Whole Wheat Sourdough Bread
Learn how to make Whole Wheat Sourdough Bread with my favorite recipe. Sourdough starter, sea salt, water, and freshly ground wheat make up this simple and wholesome loaf. *Update: This post has been updated from the original recipe. You can find my whole wheat sourdough sandwich bread recipe here for a delicious sandwich loaf. I have been on the hunt for a good whole wheat sourdough bread recipe for a long time. When I first made my sourdough … [Read more...]
Easy Avocado Aioli Recipe
This creamy avocado aioli is the perfect dip for veggies or French fries. Use it as a flavorful spread on your favorite lunchtime sandwich or even as a salad dressing. Made with simple ingredients, it is easy to make and full of flavor. One way to make sure my kiddos eat their veggies is by serving them with creamy dips. The problem, of course, is that so many dips are filled with unnecessary sugars and preservatives. My solution is to make homemade creations instead, which I am … [Read more...]
Sourdough French Toast Casserole with Apple, Cinnamon, and Raisin
This sourdough French toast casserole recipe is a rich and sweet custard baked with tangy sourdough bread, apples, cinnamon, and raisins for the perfect fall treat. A great way to use up loaves of sourdough bread that didn't rise just right. The other day I was on the second rise for two loaves of my go-to sourdough bread recipe. If you're brand new to the concept, traditionally made sourdough bread can take anywhere from 10-24 hours. It is made without conventional yeast packets, 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 … [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...]
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...]
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...]
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 even have … [Read more...]
How to Make Raw Milk Butter in a Blender
Learn how to make raw milk butter in a blender with this easy tutorial. Raw grass fed butter is high in nutrients and beneficial enzymes. Health Benefits of Raw Milk Butter Raw milk butter, from grass fed cows, is one of the richest and most absorbable source of Vitamin A. It is important for a healthy thyroid and adrenal gland health. The rich yellow butter is also full of Vitamins E and K. Raw milk butter contains CLA, conjugated Linoleic Acid, which is good for fighting … [Read more...]
Why We Drink Raw Milk
Today, I am sharing why we drink raw milk. I will go into the health benefits, risks and our personal experience with drinking raw milk. For Nine Years We have been drinking raw milk in our family for over nine years now. When my first daughter, Ruthie, was 18 months old, it became clear to me that we needed to think through the whole milk thing. It's funny how having a child makes you ponder health things more than anything else. I really should have been researching into all of this, when I … [Read more...]