Frangipane

Oh the almondy goodness. There is nothing better than the combination of fruit and almonds.  I first learned about this recipe from a friend who made an awesome pie. For this one I made a gluten free version since my aunt was going to be at dinner.  This dessert is great paired with vanilla ice…

Kombucha Sourdough

You know I love my Kombucha…. and so does Mocha. Here is something else you can make with your Kombucha. Try this the next time you are cleaning the sludge from the bottom of your Kombucha bottle.  All of that cloudy liquid is perfect for bread making as it is the yeasty build up in…

Dehydrated Scoby….. Doggie Snacks

I started making Kombucha about a year ago.  Since then, I have given away about 4 mothers and have grown many more.  I started making a Scoby Hotel for all the extra mothers.  I found that my Kombucha was getting too strong and sour.  This was a result of having too many scobies in the…

3 Day Detox with Dr Oz

Dr.Oz’s 3 Day Detox cleanse. I have been struggling with eczema for years and have trying many things to see if it will help.  Right now I have been trying Omega 3-6-9 supplements and increasing my multivitamin intake.  I thought it was time for a good cleanse. It is not like I eat unhealthy. I…

Bonus Post: It’s our one year anniversary… Happy 2014!

Happy 2014! I can’t believe it has been one year since we have started this blog. We plan on having more surprises this year.  You can now follow us on our facebook page Eat it now or eat it later. Celebrations have not stopped since Christmas and leftovers are spilling out of our fridge.  You…

Creamy Mints: Red vs Green!

Christmas time always reminds me of baking. I rarely buy any gifts. Most come from my kitchen.  This recipe is easy and produces a lot of mints.  Just make sure that you plan ahead as these mints take time to dry.  Kristin and I challenged each other with these mints.  I made red and she…

Coconut Oil Chocolates

Coconut oil is the best!  It is so good for you.  The lauric acid in the coconut oil helps to fight bacteria, viruses and fungus. It also helps you fight Candida yeast.  It is wonderful for your skin and hair. This recipe is super easy and will impress your friends.  All you need is coconut…

Buttermilk!! Why Do You Haunt Me! Time to Make Fried Chicken.

I swear buttermilk should come in a smaller carton.  This time we decided to make fried chicken! Why would you marinate chicken in buttermilk before you coat them in bread crumbs? Well the buttermilk helps to tenderize the chicken and it also helps the breadcrumbs stick. Marinate the chicken overnight in some buttermilk, salt and…

Kombucha Marinated Chicken

Kombucha marinated Chicken Ever wondered what to do with your over brewed Kombucha.  I have been making Kombucha since January.  I found that two weeks was the perfect brewing time in my house. However there as one week that I was too busy to brew my Kombucha.  Oh well I said.  One more week wouldn’t…

Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

Pumpkins, pumpkins, pumpkins. It’s pumpkin season! Pumpkins are not only used for pumpkin pie, or carving jack-o-lanterns.  Add pumpkin puree to your mac and cheese to get a delicious creamy sauce. Trust me you won’t know it is there. To make really good mac and cheese, you need to start with some strong flavored cheese. …