Yes, it is possible to make mayo out of ghee! I really do not know why I hadn’t thought to try this sooner. A lot of you complain that mayo primarily made with extra virgin olive oil can have a bitter taste. This has never bothered me before but I can see why it might bother some ... Continue Reading
Condiments and Fermented Veggies
Dilly Carrots and Kohlrabi
My daughter doesn't really like anything orange so I have never been able to get her to eat raw carrots. Recently I had a bunch of carrots and decided to make a batch of dilly carrots (similar to dill pickles but with carrots). I made them just for me and my husband, but didn't ... Continue Reading
Super K2 Smoothie
I recently shared a post highlighting a major missing nutrient in our diets, Vitamin K2. So how do I love to get my K2? Pretty much the easiest way is in what I call my Super K2 Smoothie! This smoothie isn't full of so called 'superfoods' like kale, chia or flax seeds, but it is ... Continue Reading
Fermented Watermelon Radish
If you follow my Facebook page at all then you have seen me post some photos of watermelon radish more than a few times. I just think this vegetable is so beautiful! I decided I had to preserve some so that I could look at them a little longer after their season ... Continue Reading
Your Kefir Questions Answered!
There is plenty of good information out there explaining the basics of making kefir. However, I found when I started making my own that it wasn't quite as simple as to put the grains in milk and leave them there for 24 hours. Here is a little FAQ on making kefir that addresses ... Continue Reading
Fermented Salsa
I can't believe I am about to publish a salsa recipe in December but you all asked for it! I picked up my CSA (a box of veggies we get weekly from a local farm – Johnson's Backyard Garden) box today and there were so many peppers! It has been unseasonably warm here in Central ... Continue Reading
