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So, what’s the Big Deal with Fermentation? I’m sure at this point in your life you’ve heard of fermentation, like these easy fermented pickles. It’s all the rage in the “health” food world *real* food world. The funny thing is, fermentation has been around (literally!) for centuries. In fact, if you eat sauerkraut, drink wine, or enjoy yogurt—you already know …
Sometimes learning something new can be intimidating. We can feel a bit out of control the first few times because we don’t know the steps and are not quite sure what the outcome will be. Perhaps you recall the first time you made a cake from scratch or rode a bike. That small nagging feeling in your stomach was the …
Pesto is the perfect complement to many meals and snacks. Of course with pasta, but also as a dip for fresh veggies, to elevate a turkey sandwich, or on eggs. It’s delicious, bright, green, and bursting with flavor. You know what makes pesto even better? Lactofermenting it. By allowing it to ferment, probiotics build up in the pesto and …
I have always loved this time of year. The weather is great. Hot, yes. But, I like it that way. As a kid, I really looked forward to getting back to school. I spent lots of time carefully picking out new clothes, getting folders and pencils organized, and dreaming up lunch box ideas during the weeks leading up to the …
With summer quickly winding to a close, what better way to see it out than with some yummy summer treats? This probiotic peach popsicle recipe not only provide kids with the cool summer fun they crave, but with nutrition too. And don’t worry if you keep a few for yourself, they’re just as good for adults. Unlike traditional store-bought popsicles, …
I could not be more excited about writing this post! Why? Cocoa butter is suuuper healthy and yet under-utilized in the cooking world. Perhaps many of you have used cocoa butter in DIY skin care products. Yes, it’s a nourishing butter for our bodies. But not just for our external bodies. Internally, too, cocoa butter has a delicious nutritional profile! When …
Anyone who has ever been to the store Whole Foods has seen their iconic display of brightly colored kombucha gracing the checkout lanes. You can get flavors like ginger pomegranate, blueberry chia seed, or grapefruit. The price tag always gives me a bit of pause though — at almost $4 a bottle, it’s an expensive habit to have. But what …
I began my real food, #LifeFromScratch journey in middle school; the same time I stopped shaving my legs and wearing make-up. My mom called putting on make-up putting on her “face.” She’s a beautiful lady but didn’t want people to see her without make-up. I didn’t want to be ashamed of my real face and I didn’t want to buy …
Thanks to Cris for sharing her recipe back in 2015 for how to brew water kefir (similar to how I brew my own water kefir). You can read more from Cris on her blog, The Homestead Garden. ~Jess My journey into a #LifeFromScratch has been a slowly developing experience over the last 5 years. I’ve been addicted to gardening since I was …
Friends, if you love green smoothies this article may touch a nerve. Many of us started drinking green smoothies in an effort to get healthier, but, sadly, daily green smoothies are counter-productive and ironic, for those who are seeking optimum health or healing. Many raw leafy green vegetables need to have their oxalates reduced through fermentation or cooking. They should …
