This year I wanted to try making hot sauce for friends and family. Something similar to Tabasco or Franks Red Hot. Both of those hot sauces are fermented. I have made cultured food before: cultured pickles, kimchi, and cultured beets. This recipe is very similar to the cultured beets and just as easy. Start with…
Category: back to the basics
Eat like a College Student
The good old can of Chef Boyardee. How can you go wrong? It is an easy go to meal for those busy people or those on a budget. I will teach you how to cook it and spice it up for your guests. First open the can and dump it into a sauce pan. Turn…
Hobo dinner for $5
Who says you can’t cook a delicious meal for $5? With a little creativity and some herbs from the pantry, no one could guess you spent close to nothing for this food. This is also a quick and easy dinner for a single person!! My grocery bill was $3 for 5 chicken drumsticks (on sale),…
Easy Quick Miso Udon
This is a quick and easy meal that I always make when I am in a rush. It is really simple because most of the ingredients are store bought, but there is enough freshness to make it feel homemade. You can get pretty fancy with this recipe or you can keep it really simple. Things…
Onion Pancake
This is an other another recipe that reminds me of my childhood. I decided to make this because my chive plants have been going crazy and needed to be eaten. This is a super simple recipe. If you don’t have chives, just replace it with green onions. Chinese chives are also available some supermarkets. Chive…
Ramen Adventures!
Who doesn’t like a nice bowl of noodles? Instant noodle packages can be found in all supermarkets, but those of you that have been to japan know how amazing ramen noodles are will crave those delicious noodles. I searched online for an authentic pork ramen soup recipe. I found this amazing one, however it does…
How do you eat your Cream of Wheat?
I love the texture of cream of wheat. I started eating a lot of cream of wheat ever since I wanted to increase my blood iron. For 3 tbsp it is 30% of your daily iron intake. It is a wonderful way to get iron. The recipes that I am sharing are refined sugar free….
How to Extract Bee Puke (Honey)
Honey is such a wonderful natural source of sweetness. It has antibacterial, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. When you eat local honey it is known to decrease your pollen allergies and honey is also one of the only foods that is known to last for more than 2000 years!! You can’t go wrong with getting more…
Eat Like a Dragon Boat Paddler
Being an athlete isn’t just about the training and keeping fit. Its also about your diet. There are many things to consider when you finish a work out. Protein to repair muscles, fluids to replenish what you loss and of course carbohydrates to replace the fuel you used. Here’s a meal I love after I…
Quick and Easy Fresh Strawberry Pie
I often like to bring goodies to work and share with my coworkers. It is always a nice treat when times get tough. But when you are on a time crunch, you need to find something that is easy and quick to make. Cupcakes are always a go to option because I hate cutting and…
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