If you have read my previous posts, then you will know about my struggles with eczema. I have had eczema since really little. I know in the past that the wild rose cleanse has helped control my eczema. Diet plays such an important role when it comes to skin. A little while ago I purchased…
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Make it Fresh! Pico de Gallo
Pico de Gallo is a fresh Mexican salsa that is sometimes called salsa fresca. It can be used for nachos, tortillas or add it to any dish to give it some brightness. The best time to make this salsa is in the summer when the tomatoes are nice and sweet!! I like to start making…
Pickle My Mandrakes!
This summer I wanted to grow something different. I have tried tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, kale, beans, bok choy, pumpkin and watermelon. I decided I wanted to try carrots. I knew the soil in my garden wasn’t the best but I still wanted to try. When you are growing carrots you need to have very loose…
Braided Bread
Braiding bread looks pretty fancy and impressive at any party. It looks difficult to make but is really easy and simple. Start with some pizza dough. I used a sourdough pizza dough (the recipe is below). Roll out the pizza dough to make a rectangle. For ease, place this directly on a baking tray after…
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…
Blueberry Kitchen Science
Have you every wondered why your blueberry smoothies sometimes turn to jello when you let it sit?? That’s because ripe blueberries contain natural pectin, a substance found in fruits that help make the wonderful texture of jams and jellies. Pectin is a carbohydrate found in the cell walls of fruits and vegetables. When pectin is…
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…
Boozy Jam – Jams With Some Kick
Did I tell people that I like jam?? Jam comes in lots of different flavours and I wanted something special for a craft fair I was donating to. I wanted it unique so why not add some alcohol! Apple with rum and pear with brandy. Some of my favourite combinations in desserts. For my first…
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…
Homemade Sweet Georgia Browns! Now That’s Sweet
You have to love going to a candy shop and scouring the shelves for these delicious toffee, chocolate and pecan treats knowing all to well that they cost a fortune. These will satisfy your cravings without putting a dent in you piggybank. The one thing I do recommend is investing in a good candy thermometer!!…
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