The Beginner's Guide to Kombucha

I’ve often been told that my kitchen looks somewhat like a science lab with odd concoctions brewing on my counters.  Many people recognize things like sauerkraut and pickles, but the one that I get the most questions about is kombucha. Is it a mushroom? Is it Jello? Is it an alien?! It may look like something out … Read more

Fermented Strawberry Chia Jam

There is nothing better than homemade jam. The freshness and flavors are just unlike anything else you can find on a store shelf. I never really got in to making large batches of preserves to keep for months on end. I prefer the easy, quick method that allows us to dig right in and enjoy … Read more

How to make dairy free yogurt that is vegan, paleo and ketogenic friendly

I love making things from scratch. We try to feed our children whole foods, locally grown and organic whenever possible. While we were doing the GAPS diet, I loved making raw milk yogurt and kefir for the kids (neither my hubby nor myself can tolerate dairy other than ghee and butter). Yogurt was one of … Read more