Tepache: A Fermented Pineapple Drink
Aldi often has fresh pineapples on sale for $1 or $1.29 each. Being the nerd and foodie that I am, I once weighed a pineapple after I’d cut off the top and rind and all the inedible bits to find out...
View ArticleHomemade Yogurt, The Easy Way + How to Drain Yogurt for Thicker Greek Yogurt
Homemade raw Greek yogurt, topped with honey and cinnamon. Over the past couple of years I have struggled with some fairly major health problems. leaving me with low energy most of the time, ranging...
View ArticleKombucha (A Fermented Tea Drink)
Kombucha is a fermented tea drink (fermented in the probiotic sense, not so much the alcoholic sense, but if that disappoints you, check out this kombucha margarita recipe). It’s fizzy and tart and...
View ArticleCold Brew ‘Espresso’
I was first introduced to the concept of cold brewed coffee by Pioneer Woman. Her recipe also sparked my thought on whether the same method would work for cold brewed tea. As this summer started I...
View ArticleSalted Caramel Mocha Latte
Depending on who you ask, coffee is either the elixer of life which contains antioxidants and minerals, prevents diabetes, Alzheimers and cirrhosis of the liver or it’s a horrible, nasty addictive...
View ArticleFAIL: Yummy but Crumbly Healthy Ritz Style Crackers
Let me start by saying that I based this experiment on a more successful Cupcake Project Homemade Ritz Cracker recipe, and if you want to make homemade crackers with white flour, you should probably...
View ArticlePumpkinless Spice Latte
For this picture I garnished my spiced latte with an extra dribble/swirl of cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon. I don’t normally go to this trouble, but you can consider it a serving suggestion. I have...
View ArticleHow to Make Water Kefir (Probiotic Soda)
The pitcher in the back is sugar-water-molasses ready to be fermented by the water kefir grains. The jar in the front is vanilla flavored water kefir that’s ready to drink. The color contrast between...
View ArticleNacho Cheese Sauce
Just look at that cheesy gooeyness. Or is it gooey cheesiness? Imagine this scenario: You’re invited to a party at the last minute and you’re supposed to bring a finger food to share. You suspect that...
View ArticleWater Kefir Flavors: Homemade Ginger Ale
I have already posted a general recipe for using water kefir grains to turn sugar and water into a carbonated probiotic beverage, and today I’m posting a more detailed recipe for my favorite flavor of...
View ArticleNomato Sauce
I like to make a big batch of nomato paste at one time and freeze most of it for later. This is about half the amount this recipe makes. As I mentioned in my previous post, my husband tries to avoid...
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