Inspiration can come from unsuspecting places. While I grew up watching my dad making sauerkraut the old fashioned way in a large crock, stone on top of a plate method, I did not embrace making it myself. My journey with making my own fermented foods began nearly 14 years ago when I needed to take some drastic measures to heal the gut of my two year old. It started with kombucha and yogurt, simple and easy to schedule into life. I LIKED sauerkraut growing up... overcooked in

Fermenting foods are a traditional way to preserve food. With the invention of the refrigerator and the ability to have fresh produce year around at our fingertips via the grocery store, fermenting almost became a lost art in some parts of the world. You may ask, "Why does this matter?" The answer: there are a lot of health benefits to eating foods fermented! Yes, you should cook some foods & yes, you should eat some raw. But you should also incorporate fermented foods into y

I was not too sure when Adam asked me to make this Cowboy Steak. The steak was a gift and a wonderful treat. Why experiment w a good thing? Coffee grounds on steak, really? Wow-is all I have to say. Wow. I wish you were here to have a bite...or rather been here earlier for it's all gone now. You can use the last few beans from the bag that don't quite make a pot or you can repurpose the ground beans from your morning coffee. I have tried both. Sparing a tablespoon of fresh gi

You have asked for our favorite ferments and this is one of them! We eat it year round but particularly like to mix it up when the cabbage and spinach are in season early spring and in the fall. 80% of your immune system is in the gut. Supporting your gut health needs to include daily fermented foods of some sort. This particular blend is also charged with prebiotic rich apples and jicama. Check out the variations below for a spin off for eye health and extra anti inflammator

You will be the talk of the party with the surprise ingredients in this healthy version of key lime pie. Avocados are a great source of vitamins C, E, K, and B-6, as well as riboflavin, niacin, folate, pantothenic acid, magnesium, and potassium. They also provide lutein, beta-carotene, and omega-3 fatty acids. This is especially a summer time favorite to take to picnics and eat on hot days, straight out of the freezer! If it is a super hot day, you will find you only need to

Kid friendly, company worthy, this Italian Chicken dish is my FAVORITE! It can be served keto, paleo or GF! Serves 10 10 chicken thighs or breasts 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup Almond flour 1 T Italian Spice blend 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/8 tsp freshly ground pepper Choose: 1 bag of frozen sliced onions and bell peppers or 1 large can of diced tomatoes, drained 1 regular can of artichokes, drained In a 9x13 glass dish, arrange the chicken pieces in a single layer. Cover with the