Part I: What is Kombucha and Why Do I Drink It? Part II: Making a Scoby Part III: Brewing Methods (Continuos and Batch Brew) Now that you have your kombucha ready, you can drink it plain or flavor it...
Part I: What is Kombucha and Why Do I Drink It? Part II: Making a Scoby Now that you have a scoby, you are ready to start brewing and enjoy your kombucha! Once the scoby is made, pour out half of the...
Part I: What is Kombucha and Why Do I Drink It? Now you know what kombucha is, how do you make it? If you aren’t lucky enough to inherit a scoby from a friend, you can make your own with a few ...
I love kombucha. It’s fizzy, slightly sweet, slightly acidic, and it makes my tummy feel good. You might have seen it at a local health food store: (pic source) I used to buy these as a special...
The June, 2012 Sugar Free Challenge is coming! After many requests, I am having another at the end of June. It will be a ten-day long challenge. There are a few fun additions to this year’s cha...
Two years ago today, my first post went live. Time has been flying by, and I am so thankful that I started this site. I’ve met so many wonderful new people, expanded my culinary and health know...
Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and sisters! Today I’d like to dedicate this post to my Grandma, who passed away 2 1/2 years ago. While you read this...
I’ve been very excited about this recipe. A grain-free, sugar-free, paleo muffin bursting with lemon flavor and only 50 calories a pop? Yes please. I’ll take four. I created this recipe t...
Don’t you hate it when people leave you hanging? I know just how it feels. Like when I gave you a Preserved Lemon Recipe, and then didn’t give you this Chicken recipe to go with it? I pro...
In the mood for something different for dinner? How about having a Moroccan dinner night? Many Moroccan recipes call for Preserved Lemons, which are actually quite simple to make. The lemons are pres...
11 years ago… This guy was born. My sweet, lovable, hairy, lazy, fluffy, attention-hogging, golden retriever, Pudder! Happy Birthday! I love you, big guy! Print Grain-Free Peanut Butter Apple D...
When I was around 10 years old, my family belonged to a club that had the most delicious Mother’s Day and Thanksgiving brunches. There were huge lines of spiral ham, veggies, and a dessert. Wha...
I’ve never been much of a runner. I remember P.E. class in first grade, and it was time to do “physical testing.” Ugh. I was good at sit and reach (touch your toes), but not the dre...
Do you ever get in a salad slump? Bored with your current go-to dressing, or bored of your go-to veggies? This happens to me every once in a while. Instead of grabbing a piece of Baker’s chocol...
Ever found a tasty looking recipe, but the ingredients are all listed in ounces and grams? Yes! This has happened to me before, and I was always disappointed because I had no way to measure the ingre...
Chocolate pudding was one of my favorite comfort foods. My mom used to make homemade stove-top pudding from scratch. Milk, sugar, egg yolks, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and a whole bunch of stirring. ...
To my sister- Who is a great cake-baker… A magnificent artist… Puts up with my crazy cooking experiments…sort of… And will eat an entire artichoke with lemon juice with me whi...
I have to be honest. I’m not a big ketchup fan. Some may dip everything from fries to eggs to their fingers in the stuff, but not me. I’m a mustard girl. I’ve been getting so many r...
I’ve been on a granola kick lately. Glass jars fill my counter space with different ingredients: nuts, fruits, spices, and oats. It’s been a great way to start my morning the past week. A...
Tomorrow is Easter! I am very excited! I love Easter and all the joy it brings. The joyful news of Jesus and the prospect of Spring coming. Not to mention the fun of giving Easter baskets, dying eggs...
Do you want a breakfast that is light, yet decadent at the same time? Something to impress guests without overloading on sugar, flour, and butter? Perhaps something made with only 5 fresh, whole ingr...
After spending an afternoon at the beach, I was in the mood for something cold and refreshing. Something hydrating to replenish my body. Something sweet, tart, and tasty. I knew I wanted something fa...
Once again, I am very sorry for my lack of posts and new recipes. March has been a hectic month for me, in a good way! Between family visiting, a quick trip to Chicago, and an ear infection, life has...
Lately, omelettes, frittatas, and eggs have replaced my bowls of oatmeal and pancakes. Savory foods with capers, olives, and oregano are on my mind. With family in town, it makes more sense to make l...
When my family was in town last week, I learned many things. Including a fun jumping-jack workout! It takes 10-15 minutes to complete and works the whole body. It’s a great way to jump start th...
I see my family only once or twice a year. My grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins live all over the country, thousands of miles away. I’d love to have Sunday night dinners with them every ...
Today I am posting on Tasty-Yummies, a new blog I have recently found and enjoy. Beth likes a lot of the same foods as me. Like her… Chocolate Peanut Butter Road Trip Energy Bars Anyways, head...
The three randomly chosen winners of the coconut flour giveaway are… Janice E. H, teabagginit, and Chrysta Thanks to everyone who entered! The winners will receive an email from me shortly. So ...
It’s been a beautiful 80*, sunny week in Florida. My family is here to visit, and we are soaking in as much sun as possible. The flowers are blooming… The fruit is blossoming… And t...
I am very excited today to have a guest post from Sam at Lavender World from the United Kingdom. Today he will share with you what windowsill herbs are great to have and grow nearby. A new fashion is...
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