There is nothing better that biting down on a nice crunchy piece of pickle. Cultured Pickles are easy and delicious version of the classic pickle. It keeps it crunch and has a nice natural sour note to it. Begin by starting the brine. Add 1 1/2 tablespoon of salt to some water. Stir to dissolve. …
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Coconut Butter: A recipe easy enough for a dog.
Coconut butter with special guest Mocha Coconut is not only yummy it is good for you. It contains anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal properties. I usually take a heaping tablespoon of oil when I feel a cold coming. I have also put coconut oil on my cold sore to heal it faster. Coconut oil is great…
Eczema Diet Part 2…. Homemade Soymilk
It has been a month now since I have started with the eczema diet. I have been watching what I eat carefully. I have still been avoiding wheat, eggs, sugar, dairy and coffee. (Although I took a couple sips of black coffee… blah. How do people do it. I have also allowed myself some cheat…
Balsamic Baked Brussels Sprouts (Say that 10 times fast!!)
Fall vegetables are delicious and always my go to comfort food. I love fall squashes, baked apples and best of all brussel sprouts. Not the boiled, mushy and tasteless brussel sprouts but the properly cooked and delicious ones. Yes! brussel sprouts can be delicious when done properly. Brussel sprouts are from the Brassica family or…
Vietnamese Sub Sandwich
The Vietnamese sub is one of my all time favorite sandwiches. I love the pickled veggies and fresh cilantro. I love the taste of grilled meat. This is my version of the Vietnamese sub. I don’t know how traditional it is but it is still yummy. This recipe calls for lots of sauces. Begin by…
Watermelon Jerky
I came across a recipe for watermelon jerky and I wanted to give it a try. All you need is a watermelon, a dehydrator and lots of time. Slice the watermelon into 1 inch slices. Place them on a dehydrator. You can season them with a bit of salt and spices but I left…
Eat like a Saiyan….. Senzu Beans
Ever wondered what super saiyans eat? Well they eat Senzu Beans! My version of a Senzu Bean is the Power Sphere from the Rebar cook book. They make a wonderful snack for hiking, running, hockey or even dragonboating. It is very simple and can be done a couple days in advance. You can even freeze…
Go Crazy for Yogurt Pops!
You know its summer when you crave popsicles!!! You can make just about anything into popsicles. I recently just made blueberry apple jam and I made too much. What to do with left over jam?? Make yogurt jam popsicles. Its easy!! Scoop some yogurt into a bowl. Scoop some jam into the same…
Meatloaf, Gravy, Quinoa… oh my!
It is always nice to know a few basic recipes that you can quickly make on the fly. Basic recipes are great for beginners and seasoned chefs. Once you know a basic recipe you can then start making variations of it to spice up your menu. Gravy and meatloaf is an easy dish that anyone…
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