When I was in grad school, I had an addiction...to the Indian buffet around the corner. For a mere $5.95, I could fill my plate with piles of delicious, comforting Indian food that suited both my taste buds and my impoverished student budget. For years after, I tried to recreate the satisfaction of their Indian creamed spinach dish dotted with Indian cheese (my personal favorite). Finally, I think I've come close. Don't be … [Read more...] about Saag Paneer – Indian Creamed Spinach
Readers’ Questions On Cultured Foods
Are you intrigued by cultured foods but don't know where to start? Not sure if cultured foods are right for you? Just can't seem to find a fermented food that you love?vFellow blogger and traditional foods expert, Jenny McGruther of Nourished Kitchen answers readers' burning questions about the mysteries and wonders of cultured foods... In the Beginning How do you get started? I've only made water kefir. - Gissel … [Read more...] about Readers’ Questions On Cultured Foods
Thai Coconut Chicken Soup
I eat a lot of soup. Soup is a convenient and delicious way to eat mineral rich bone broth and a variety of veggies. It restores my energy after a long day and awakens my body and mind at the start of a new one. I LOVE this soup because the warming herbs open me up while the coconut milk and bone broth sooth and fortify me. When I eat this soup, I feel strongly alive and deeply nourished. I hope you will offer it to your … [Read more...] about Thai Coconut Chicken Soup
Why a Staycation Is My Family’s New Vacation
I think we may have been late boarders to the train, but this summer, my hubby and I have decided the best vacation is to simply stay home. According to the wisdom of the internet, "staycations achieved popularity in the US during the financial crisis of 2007-2010." Wait, is the financial crisis over? I guess I missed that too. At first we were considering flying to Pennsylvania to visit with family - incurring a bill … [Read more...] about Why a Staycation Is My Family’s New Vacation
Sour Pickles: Easy Homemade Fermented Food
Hands down, fermentation is the most magical, mystical adventure of traditional foods. Whether you start off with homemade sauerkraut or store-bought kombucha, the ride is full of bubbly, tart wonders that blossom by simply adding a few fresh ingredients to a jar and waiting. Whether you're new to the world of cultured foods or a seasoned fermented foodie, you're going to love this sour pickle recipe from Jenny at Nourished … [Read more...] about Sour Pickles: Easy Homemade Fermented Food
The Easy Way to Make Sauerkraut – No Knead Recipe
When I first began eating and making fermented foods, I felt powerful. Fermenting anything is like making magic in a jar. You get to become a modern day kitchen alchemist. We help to transform simple foods into so much more. Pirate Fact: Scurvy, a disease born of vitamin C deficiency, was a plague on long ship voyages until word spread that if the crew kept and ate sauerkraut while at sea, Scruvy was no longer a problem! When … [Read more...] about The Easy Way to Make Sauerkraut – No Knead Recipe
How to Make Hibiscus Tea
Sipping a frosty iced tea is one of the simple joys of summer, and hibiscus elevates the experience to sublime refreshment. The dark blood red dried flowers are steeped in hot water yielding a seductively rich, brightly tart drink reminiscent of childhood fruit punch but so, so much better. If you've ever had jamaica (pronounced 'ham-eye-ku') at a Mexican restaurant, you most likely would have been served the syrupy … [Read more...] about How to Make Hibiscus Tea
5 Surprising Reasons To Eat Your Veggies
I love vegetables. They are a wonderful component in a traditional, nutrient-dense diet. Many mainstream "health-conscious" folks swear on their holy China Study that a plant-based diet is ideal for their health and the future of our earth. Based on so much that I have read and studied*, this doesn't seem quite right to me. The rest of the modern world is still stuffing themselves sick with toxic, industrial food … [Read more...] about 5 Surprising Reasons To Eat Your Veggies
Margarita? MargaBucha: A Refreshing Kombucha Cocktail
Do you enjoy dragging your feet and fending off a headache the day following cocktails with friends? Do you revel in a full-body-film of regret and self-loathing? Do you love hangovers? If your answer is yes, do not read any further! I don't know about you but, I don't have time for hangovers. And guess what? I have a choice and so do you. We can enjoy a delicious margarita on a warm afternoon with family and friends and not … [Read more...] about Margarita? MargaBucha: A Refreshing Kombucha Cocktail
8 Books That Have Changed The Way I Eat
A scan down my bookshelf is like a journey through my nutritional philosophies and food adventures for the past 15 years, each book bringing a different layer of consciousness to the way I eat. First up, the vegetarian days... The Moosewood Cookbook Despite the fact that I no longer think a vegetarian diet is ideal for my body or the health of our planet, The Moosewood Cookbook by Molly Katzen is still one of my favorites. … [Read more...] about 8 Books That Have Changed The Way I Eat
Lemon Coconut Fudge Power Bar
While it may look like candy, this lemon coconut fudge is a power bar in disguise. I live in Los Angeles, a city full of celebrities and very fast-paced, career and family dedicated people. I've found that 'nourishing and slow' is not our mantra. This is the age of the power bar. The world is not going to slow down any time soon. But here's a little secret - we can adapt nourishing, slow food to a fast-forward lifestyle. So, … [Read more...] about Lemon Coconut Fudge Power Bar
How to Make Homemade Cashew Butter
Why make your own nut butter? Among the classic American comfort foods of childhood, a PB&J sandwich ranks pretty high. Sadly, conventional peanut butter is not a health food, but probably not for the reasons you may think. Some folks avoid peanut butter because it is 'fattening,' and in recent decades there has been an curious increase in peanut allergies in children. Personally, I avoid conventional peanut butter … [Read more...] about How to Make Homemade Cashew Butter