Make this lovely wild violet vinegar as a fun way to celebrate spring! This purple violet infused vinegar can be used in salad dressings, marinades, and beverages too. Foraging for wild violets This spring our neighborhood was covered in a blanket of vibrant purple violets. These tiny bright flowers poking through the grass are often […]
Condiments & Sauces
Easy Lacto-Fermented Vegetables (step-by-step)
Lacto-fermented vegetables sound intimidating, but they’re actually very easy to make! Just follow these step-by-step directions and you’ll be enjoying your very own probiotic rich veggies in no time. What if you could harness the power of billions of microscopic living beings to transform vegetables — developing their flavors, enhancing their nutrition, and even preserving […]
Chicken Liver Patè with Mushrooms & Rosemary
Chicken liver patè is the perfect introductory recipe if you’re new to organ meats. The butter topping and infusion of rosemary & mushrooms make it utterly delicious! Discovering chicken liver patè Did you know organ meats are absolute nutrition BOMBS? Gram for gram, organ meats (like chicken liver) beat out practically every other food in […]
Easy Fermented Hot Sauce
Mega-spicy & savory with plenty of hot peppers, yet balanced with the addition of onion, garlic, & carrot, this fermented hot sauce will make your taste buds sing. Even better, it’s filled with probiotic goodness since it’s naturally fermented. New journey of adding fermented veggies to our diet… Our family tries to eat the Nourishing […]
Easy Cinnamon Pear Sauce
If you’re wondering what to do with lots of pears, this easy cinnamon pear sauce is the perfect solution! Sweet and gently spiced, this pear sauce is great on its own or as a spread/dip for a variety of foods. What to make with pears from a tree? We have about 6 pear trees in […]
Walnut & Goat Cheese Basil Pesto
This easy basil pesto recipe is even more flavorful (& economical) with the addition of walnuts instead of pine nuts and creamy, tangy goat cheese. The perfect sauce, spread, or dip for any of your favorite foods. Our garden didn’t fare well this year. It was our first-year garden in this location, which is challenging […]
