Sweet and tangy lemon curd. It’s something that I love dearly! I personally can eat it plain or with simple whipped cream. It tastes fantastic over my gluten free lemon coconut pound cake with fresh blueberry sauce. Or, for a super tangy treat, serve some of the lemon curd over vanilla kefir ice cream. That’ll… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Fruit
52 Weeks of Bad A** Bacteria – Week 6 – Lacto-Fermented Blood Orange Marmalade
UPDATE 7/26/12: I no longer use whey as a starter for my ferments (learn why here). I also no longer use Mason jars for my ferments (learn why here). I use Fidos and Pickl-Its exclusively and the improvement in the taste and texture of my ferments is unbelievable! I encourage everyone to take a look at the information… Continue Reading
52 Weeks of Bad A** Bacteria – Week 2 – Orangina (Lacto-Fermented Orange Juice)
UPDATE 7/26/12: I no longer use whey as a starter for my ferments (learn why here). I also no longer use Mason jars for my ferments (learn why here). I use Fidos and Pickl-Its exclusively and the improvement in the taste and texture of my ferments is unbelievable! I encourage everyone to take a look at the information… Continue Reading
Cranberry Orange Relish With Ginger and Nuts
With Thanksgiving only a week away, it’s time to get our menus planned! I will definitely be including this relish in the meal. Cranberries are a super fruit and are full of great things like vitamin C and powerful phytonutrients and antioxidants. Studies have even shown a strong link between fresh cranberries and cardiovascular and liver health, due… Continue Reading
Apple “Muesli” (grain free)
This is actually a recipe from my childhood. My mother used to make this for me for breakfast or an afternoon snack. I had completely forgotten about it until she reminded me about it and I was so excited to make it again. It’s a delicious and healthy breakfast or snack and can be made… Continue Reading
Fresh Figs with Cheese and Walnuts
Recently, I have developed a love affair with fresh figs. I was inspired to try them after reading the recipe for Fresh Fig Canapes from Mommypotamus. I never had tried them until this summer and now I love them. They are wonderful. Since I live in Colorado, finding fresh figs is sometimes tough, but my… Continue Reading
Simple Summer Carrot Salad
I love the fresh carrots from the farmers markets, plus I am actually getting some fresh carrots from my garden! They are so tasty and I love to snack on them raw or cooked, like my roasted carrots with tarragon and butter. This is a great salad for a picnic or barbecue. It tastes great if you make it ahead… Continue Reading
Warm Chinese Pears With Cinnamon and Nuts Recipe
Recently, at an Asian market, I tried these Chinese pears, also called apple pears. They were so juicy, crunchy, and sweet with a flavor that really tastes like a perfect mix of apple and pear. I was so intrigued that I got some and decided to try making them into a healthy dessert. The result… Continue Reading