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Chunky Monkey Baked Oatmeal
This baked oatmeal is gluten free and delicious! Special thanks to my friend Mary for sharing this recipe as adapted from www.ambitiouskitchen.com It makes the perfect, healthy after school snack, special breakfast or any time treat. One of the great things about baked oatmeal is that it’s delicious served many different ways: Here is what…
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Gluten Free Sourdough Brownies
These delicious, fudgy brownies are so good you would never guess they are gluten free! Whether you have celiac disease or a gluten intolerance, you are sure to enjoy these treats. (the kiddos will like them too!) Almost ten years ago, I started to notice that certain foods were making me feel really ill (the…
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Tallow Balm
“Your skin looks so healthy, what is your secret?! It’s beef fat!” Beef tallow is a rendered form of fat (also called suet or leaf fat) made with the fat surrounding the animals organs. When rendered properly, it actually has no beefy smell! Tallow is very versatile and has many practical uses including cooking, household…
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Rosemary Garlic Artisan Bread
This gluten free bread is easy and delicious! With a sweet and savory pop of flavor from the honey, rosemary and fresh garlic, it is sure to become a favorite. Here’s what you’ll need- 3 cups 1:1 gluten free flour (I love King Arthur)½ tbsp Kosher salt3/4 tsp black pepper¼ ounce instant or active dry…
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Kimchi Made Easy
Sometimes referred to as the magical “soul food” of Korea, Kimchi often appears on super food lists. The combination of garlic, pepper and fermentation lends to its immune boosting powers. Kimchi is distinguished by its staple ingredients: Chinese or Napa cabbage, radish, garlic, scallions, ginger and red chili pepper. Although there are several ways to…
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Bourbon Bacon Jam
This sweet and savory jam will give your burgers, chicken or chops a kick that is sure to knock your socks off! It is a delightful combination of crispy bacon, caramelized onions sweetened by the honey and the tangy zip of balsamic vinegar with a touch of heat from the cayenne pepper. Being mindful of…
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Lemon Balm Syrup
Lemon balm and raw honey are both known to have many health benefits. Lemon balm helps to promote sleep, relieves stress and anxiety, eases upset tummies, cuts down bloating, and aids in digestion. Raw honey is an antibiotic, antiseptic, antitoxic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fungal. It’s rich in vitamins, minerals and enzymes to boost our immunity which…
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Fire Cider 🔥
Fall is in the air, that means cold season is too! Fire cider is a warming, invigorating tonic that is a must have for any home apothecary. This fermented brew is filled with naturally occurring probiotics, supporting gut health and digestion, helps boost the immune system, and contains several ingredients that help support overall health…
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Bruschetta!
What to do with an abundance of tomatoes?! Bruschetta it is! I used three of our big yellow Kelloggs Breakfast and six smaller Paul Robeson tomatoes with a handful of our basil to start this bruschetta. While I was cutting the tomatoes, I heated about 8 tbsp of olive oil with a heaping spoonful of…
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Dilly Beans
Preserving your bean harvest two ways…spicy/mild dilly and vacuum sealed beans. This variety is Jade bush bean. I picked a garden hod full in the morning and decided on these two methods for time and convenience sake, because we all know that some days there just isn’t enough time! Dilly Beans: Brine1 cup water1 cup…