Come learn who to do a detox juice cleanse, why you might want to do one, and grab 3 great recipes!- Scratch Mommy

How To Do A Detox Juice Cleanse (& why you should + 3 juice recipes!)

Juice bars are everywhere, and this health trend seems to be here for the long haul. Maybe you’ve been intrigued by doing a juice detox, but don’t know where to start. Or maybe you’d like to, but are scared off by the high price tags on the cold pressed, store bought bottles. Let me help you by sharing why you should …

Homemade-Red-Potato-Salad-Recipe (homemade dressing, too!)- Scratch Mommy

Red Potato Salad Recipe (with bonus step by step video!)

There are so many delicious potato salad varieties and this combination is right up there as one of the best! This beautiful red potato salad recipe is like a cross between a traditional potato salad and a creamy egg salad. The made from scratch creamy dressing in this salad is a delicious mayonnaise alternative that includes just two nourishing ingredients …

Indian Mint Chutney (fresh, fragrant, and so versatile!)- Scratch Mommy

Fresh and Fragrant Indian Mint Chutney

The writer Jonathan Safran Foer once said, “Food is not just what we put in our mouths to fill up; it is culture and identity.” I couldn’t agree more, and perhaps that is why, as I grow older, I have begun to appreciate and enjoy Indian food more than ever before. Not only do I enjoy and crave the flavour …

Beautiful, easy, probiotic rich fermented pickles!- Scratch Mommy

Easy Fermented Pickles

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 …

Homemade *real fod* BBQ Sauce (ingredients)

Homemade Zesty BBQ Sauce

As you may remember, I’ve been working on a new ketchup, but I am still not quite happy with it (I’ll keep you posted). Meanwhile, I’ve also been working on a BBQ sauce. BTW…did you see my ketchup post? Well, unfortunately almost all sauces you find at the store are just the same as what you’ll find with ketchup (bottles …

Ditch the spice mix bag and make your own easy tandoori masala from scratch. Even better, why not make your own chicken wings with your homemade tandoori masala.

Easy Tandoori Masala from Scratch + Tandoori Chicken Wings Recipe

One of my favourite ways to cook is to stand out by my clay oven, or tandoor, with the fire reaching 100’s of degrees as I carefully and skillfully make the most amazing tandoori dishes. Hmm, or not. I’ve never actually ever used a tandoor, which is perfectly fine, because I don’t think I know anyone who actually has. This means you …

Asparagus and Peppers - This is a simple and nourishing side dish that compliments most all mains. Super yummy!

Very Simple Asparagus & Peppers

I wasn’t sure what I’d write about tonight. As we both worked together in the kitchen on dinner, I asked Hubby for some ideas for my blog post. He said, “That! That asparagus you make is amazing.” Oh…really!? I mean, we eat asparagus a fair amount around here, but I never knew that he thought it was amazing. It’s so …

Fruit Salsa Recipe - Easy and Delicious for Hot Summer Days!

Fruit Salsa Recipe {Easy, Fresh, Delicious!}

Please give a warm welcome to our new contributor Krista Quinn from The Quinntessential Mommy! Confession time! I have a major sweet tooth and my favorite part of any meal is dessert. I love to make my own desserts because anything homemade is better than processed food. I’m not kidding myself into thinking my favorite sugar cookie recipe is healthy, …

Chilled Mixed Berry Soup Recipe {Dairy-Free}

Chilled Mixed Berry Soup Recipe {Dairy-Free}

I’m a Michigan girl, born and raised (er, actually I was born in Texas but we moved back to Michigan when I was 14 months old so I don’t really count that). If you’re familiar with Michiganders at all, you know that we refer to any weekend retreat as “up north”, whether it’s north of us or not. One of …

This cleansing quinoa salad recipe is perfect to boost your superfood intake. Who says detoxing means consuming only juice?

Cleansing Quinoa Salad Recipe – Detox with Superfoods

Some days, you just need to cleanse. Detox. Reboot. But when you’re like me and a total food lover, you know you’d never last on a juice cleanse. (Especially now that this food lover is pregnant…and boy, oh boy, does this baby love to eat!) So needless to say, cleansing in the traditional way is out of the question. But …