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When I first started studying different forms of fermentation & preservation methods (along with their benefits) back in school, I instantly fell in love with the idea of "preserved lemons"; and so, those were my first experiment and introduction into the world of preserved / fermented foods / beverages! I'm not going to lie, I …
Okay I know a lot of you have been waiting for this one! I wanted to wait more for the spring when fresher produce was popping up but I just couldn't wait any longer! Besides, you'll be well practiced for the spring this way Learn the basics of fermentation in the kitchen as well as …
That time of year! Do you have an abundance of Apples... and maybe cranberries?! Here are a few tips & tricks with a couple of recipes to use them up! APPLE BENEFITS HIGH in fibre- but leave the skin on for added fibre/nutrients! Most of the valuable nutrients in food can actually be found in …
Let’s talk alcohol. Believe me, I like a nice glass of Chianti just as much as the next white girl! But how much is too much before damage begins to occur 🤔 With the holidays fast approaching, it’s easy to get swept away in the holiday festivities. Enjoy yourself this season but yes, sadly there is such …
Quick and easy bevy to impress anyone- as a mocktail or a cocktail! If you know me, you know I've always loved creating cocktails. I've never been one to drink "just because" or "to get drunk" - it was always about the experience and social aspect for me so I loved to sip and create …
If you follow me on Instagram, you'll most likely already have this recipe because I've been making it A LOT and sharing it with you all on my stories! Alas, it is finally available on the blog and a full video is up on my social media channels for those of you that like the …
If you know me, you know I looove my fermented stuff! But WHY?! What's so special about it? And is it the same as pickling?! Well, they’re both delicious and they BOTH have their own unique benefits but they are definitely NOT the same! Essentially, pickled foods are a fast process that perverse ingredients using …
Fermented sodas are a fun and easy way to increase and add probiotics into your diet. In this post we will be using a fermented product called Water Kefir which is similar to Kombucha however it is a bit more of a simple process and has a bit of a different taste than Kombucha. I …
Tomato season has finally come to an end. I'm a bit late with posting this recipe but I know a few people who are still collecting their last tomatoes! So I figured I'd go ahead and post it now anyways 🙂 This year I was completely blessed with boxes and boxes of tomatoes from my …
Who says preserving food has to be hard and a huge ordeal?! With all the end-of-season goodies I gathered from my garden, I decided to roast them all up, puree them and save them for future sauces! I usually like to can everything but if you're not into canning, this recipe also freezes really well! …
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