Enjoying "God's Natural, Organic, Whole Foods, Grown Locally, In Season"
When I grind nuts — whether fine, medium-fine, or coarse meal — I do several cups at a time and store the excess in the freezer for use during the coming week(s). For some time now, I have been using quart- or pint-size glass jars to store the ground nuts, instead of plastic zipper-seal bags. [...]
2 cups whole, raw almonds, with skins 1 tablespoon xylitol (optional) 1 tablespoon cumin (optional) 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 2 tablespoons raw honey 2 tablespoons water 2 teaspoons coconut oil (or other cooking oil) Spread the almonds in a baking pan, in a single layer. Bake at 300 degrees, stirring every 2 or 3 minutes, [...]
Our pastor’s wife gave us some deliciously toasted local hazelnuts. She also gave me some raw hazelnuts to turn into hazelnut butter for her family to try. I just finished toasting the raw hazelnuts using her directions, which are: Roasted Toasted Hazelnuts Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Spread raw (shelled) hazelnuts out on a baking [...]
I use organic, dry roasted Valencia peanuts that I buy from Azure Standard. Natural Peanut Butter 4 cups organic, dry roasted Valencia peanuts 1 teaspoon sea salt Put peanuts and salt in food processor or Vita-Mix. You may want to blend in smaller batches, depending on the capabilities of your appliance. Blend until smooth or [...]
I’m experimenting with our morning oatmeal. We used to eat super-sweet oatmeal, but when we tossed out white and brown sugar and quit using quite so much honey or maple syrup, the children stopped enjoying it. So I’m trying to make it yummy and nutritious. Lately, they have been saying, “This is good!” If you [...]
I’ve taken this salad to countless potlucks, and also served it many times when we have guests for a meal. It’s super easy and tasty. Apple Salad 6 to 8 apples, cleaned and with the peel left on (Pink Lady apples are delicious!) 1/4 cup lemon juice good water 1/4 cup raw honey, or to [...]
Fundamentals of traditional cooking, sourdough, cultured dairy and cheese, fermentation, and more...
Starting at $8/mo.
You know you can cook healthfully -- you just need some help to get it done.
Our weekly menu plans take the guesswork out of what to fix, what to buy, and what to prepare when.
Click here to get a free sample of our real food menu plans.
New: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Fermenting Foods by Wardeh Harmon.
eBooks: Fundamentals, Sourdough A to Z and Cultured Dairy and Basic Cheese.
Recent Comments