I love eating pizza, but have noticed that when I eat pizza from a restaurant, I gain tons of weight overnight and get very bloated. I have done months of experimenting, and found that my own homemade sourdough pizza does NOT cause me to bloat or gain weight. I eat this at least a couple … Continue reading Easiest Sourdough Pizza Recipe
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5 Reasons I Love Beet Kvass with Recipe
Growing up, I was the odd kid that liked beets. My Mom would serve them up periodically for dinner, and boy was this a treat to me. I love the earthy flavor, and really enjoy eating them as a side dish with dinner to this day. I stumbled upon a recipe for Beet Kvass in … Continue reading 5 Reasons I Love Beet Kvass with Recipe
Lacto-fermented Sauerkraut Recipe
As you may know, I am a big fan of probiotic rich foods and beverages.... or anything that can enhance our microbiome! I have tried a few recipes for lacto-fermented sauerkraut, and this is my favorite so far. The flavors get better with age, and that works out nicely since it can keep for nine … Continue reading Lacto-fermented Sauerkraut Recipe
Milk Kefir – Why I Love It & How To Make It
When I first heard how kefir is made, I incorrectly assumed I wouldn't like it. I often order raw milk from a local farm, and noticed they offer raw milk kefir for sale, so I decided to buy some and try it. I didn't like it. Honestly, the one I purchased tasted awful, like it … Continue reading Milk Kefir – Why I Love It & How To Make It
Homemade Yogurt: Recipe & Why It’s Better
I recently got into making homemade yogurt. According to the FDA, it isn't really yogurt unless the dairy is cultured with specific strains. How limiting! Beyond this, most commercial yogurts are cultured for a grand total of about 4 hours, barely enough time to allow the culture to take off. The yogurt I've been making … Continue reading Homemade Yogurt: Recipe & Why It’s Better
8 Reasons To Love Kombucha
Kombucha is everywhere now, but my love and respect for kombucha goes back over twenty years - long before it was cool. These days, many flavors and variations fill grocery store shelves. At $3-5 a bottle, it can get expensive to buy kombucha; however, with a little time it can easily be made at home! … Continue reading 8 Reasons To Love Kombucha