Food
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Sauerkraut (lacto fermented)
Homemade sauerkraut has a tangy spice and salt flavor. It is cabbage that has been fermented in a salt brine made from the juices the cabbage naturally makes. Sauerkraut is packed full of nutrients and probiotics that help heal the gut and strengthen immunity. It may even help improve heart heath, reduce heartburn (GERD), and support brain function. Start with a clean head of cabbage. Any color works fine but regular green cabbage is the go-to. I will usually do half of a head of cabbage at a time, using the other half for a meal. Shred up the cabbage into bite size pieces. Place into a large bowl or…
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Homemade Mayonnaise
Thick and creamy mayonnaise made with avocado oil. Homemade mayonnaise is healthier than store bought with the right ingredients. I use avocado oil, fresh pastured eggs, lemon juice and seasonings to taste. Learn how I mix it all together to make homemade mayonnaise. In a wide mouth jar or open container, add one cracked fresh egg. Add 1/2 cup of avocado oil. Using a hand blender/ immersion blender, place the blender blades at the bottom of the bowl. I use the Kitchenaid hand blender. Cover the egg with the blender blades and turn on the blender. Keep the blender at the bottom of the container and allow it to blend…
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Milling Wheat Berries
Milling wheat berries seems like a huge task. People often think of the old millers that needed to use an ox, windmill or water mill to crush wheat into flour. The good news is that, over the past 50 years, home-use grain mills have really changed for the better. Instead of needing such large mills, people can purchase a mill that sits on the counter. It is quite easy and fast milling wheat berries with an electric grain mill. A wheat berry is a kernel of wheat. It is the most intact form in which we use to make flour. It contains 4 layers, which are full of vitamins and…
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Donuts made with Hard Wheat
Soft, airy and fried donuts made with hard wheat berries. These donuts are so delicious and healthier than the store bought ones. Packed full of vitamins and minerals. Plus, fried in avocado oil instead of highly processed seed oils. Top with a cane sugar, maple, chocolate glaze or cinnamon sugar. Donuts are not the best breakfast choice when looking for a healthy diet but when using freshly milled flour, I feel better about the ingredients. I use hard white wheat berries for this but hard red wheat can also be used for a nuttier flavor. I have been milling my own wheat for awhile now. When I found out about…
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Pavlova
Light and fluffy, delicate dessert made with egg whites and powdered sugar. Top with whipped cream and your favorite fresh fruits! Pavlova is a meringue type cake. It has an airy outer layer that melts in your mouth, while a silky creamy interior. Sweet and delicious that gives summer freshness vibes. My whole family loves pavlova! Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Between two bowls, crack and separate 5 medium to large egg yolks from the egg whites. Absolutely no yolk can get into the egg white bowl for best results. Measure out 200 grams (about 1 & 2/3 cup) of powdered sugar. Measure out 1.5 teaspoons of lemon juice and…
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Pretzel Bites made with Hard White Wheat
Chewy and salty pretzel bites made with hard white wheat. They are a great snack or appetizer. Pair with a creamy cheese sauce or mustard dip. If you like the taste of a traditional soft pretzel but do not want to shape them, these bite size pieces are for you. I use freshly milled flour in all my current recipes, but I did use a bread flour in the past for this recipe with good results. I have been milling my own wheat for awhile now. When I found out about the chemicals and toxins in the store bought flour, I knew I had to make a big change. Thankfully…
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Homemade Stovetop Popcorn
Homemade popcorn made on the stovetop with butter and salt. This snack is great for movie nights, snacking or just on the go. We grow our own popcorn because we love it so much. I will honestly make it 5 times per week. Hot fresh buttery and salty homemade stovetop popcorn is delicious and a healthy alternative to the late night cravings and junk food. I like growing all kinds of popcorn, but our family favorite are the small kernels of white popcorn. Grow popcorn just like you would sweet or dent corn during the summer months. Allow the cobs to dry on the stalks during the fall and then…
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Puffed Rice
Homemade puffed rice made with ingredients you can trust. Crispy and light rice puffed up in just a few minutes. I use it in treats and breakfast bars. Puffed rice stores nicely and is more nutritious than store bought cereal. Try using Jasmine or brown rice. Puffed rice cooks better with pre-cooked rice. I will cook my rice according to the type I use. I love using Jasmine and Brown rice. Both take awhile to fully cook on the stovetop but worth it for the health benefits. In this recipe I start with 1 cup of uncooked rice and it will puff up into 5 cups of puffed rice. If…
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Artisan Sourdough Bread
I often crave a crusty loaf of sourdough bread to dip into soups or slather butter on as a snack. I would make big loafs of bread but it never seemed to get eaten fast enough before it went stale. This loaf of sourdough is a smaller version of those big crusty round artisan sourdough breads. Perfect for small families or someone wanting a smaller fresh loaf every few days. It is relativity simple, tastes amazing, and made with freshly milled flour for much needed vitamins and minerals. Making anything sourdough generally takes longer than quick breads or yeast breads. This is because the sourdough is the rising agent instead…
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Homemade Butter
Ever wonder how to make butter? It is actually easier than one may think. All that is required is a blender or stand mixer plus cream, The nicer the cream, the tastier the butter. I like to add Himalayan or sea salt to my homemade butter. However, it is also good with garlic and herbs! A quick little story my dad told my grandpa when they first met. Sitting down at the dinning room table, my dad was asked to say a prayer. Jokingly he said, "God bless the mice who fell into a bucket of cream. They swam and swam, almost ready to drown. Turning the cream into butter,…
