There are many ways to make a soda. So many choices for starter cultures and even more ingredient options. Some are for the more advanced fermenter and yield a layered complex taste, while others can be mixed in 2 minutes flat. I'm dead serious. Next time someone asks you to a party (tot-to-adult), offer to bring naturally fermented, Some are for the more advanced fermenter and yield a layered complex taste, while others can … [Read more...] about Easy Peasy Pomegranate Soda
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What I Ate Today: Lauren J.
Holistic Squid weighs in with a nutrient-dense spin on Lauren J.'s diet. Lauren, age 29, lives in Aptos, CA (near Santa Cruz). Mom to a five month old little girl - born the natural way! - Lauren recently discovered the work of Weston Price, and is committed to following a traditional, nutrient-dense diet for both her baby's sake and her own personal health. Here's what Lauren ate today: Breakfast: 2 eggs scrambled in … [Read more...] about What I Ate Today: Lauren J.
Protect Yourself From Radiation Exposure With One Commonsense Step
Worried about radiation exposure? Accidents at nuclear powder plants – like the one in Fukushima – might have you avoiding seafood from the West coast. But before you put on your radiation suit, it’s important to understand what radiation is and how it affects you. Nuclear Radiation 101 Before you put on your radiation suit, it's important to understand what radiation is and how it affects you. The most common radioactive … [Read more...] about Protect Yourself From Radiation Exposure With One Commonsense Step
Doing The Bare Minimum In A Real Food Kitchen
Yesterday when I went to the dentist, I confessed that while I floss every day, most days I only floss some of my teeth - the ones that I think need it most. Yes, I understand clearly that the logic here is warped. Imagine how it sounded coming out of my mouth, "Um, I don't have time to floss all of my teeth, but I do floss! I swear!" I am sure I am not alone when I say - I am busy. Working, blogging, momming, cooking, … [Read more...] about Doing The Bare Minimum In A Real Food Kitchen
Making Grilled Cheese Better
Growing up I had my favorite meals - Ellio's frozen pizza was number one, followed closely by Chef Boyardee Beef Ravioli from a can, Hungry Jack mashed potatoes, Kraft Mac 'n Cheese, and grilled cheese sandwiches made with white 'Italian' bread, margarine, and Kraft Singles (notice how the word 'cheese' is conveniently left out the last ingredient) served with a side of dill pickles. We didn't drink much soda at our house, … [Read more...] about Making Grilled Cheese Better
7 Shortcuts In A Real Food Kitchen
Soaking grains, drying nuts, fermenting veggies - so much of real food takes time to prepare - not necessarily hands-on time, but time nonetheless. So here are a few of my favorite shortcuts in a real food kitchen for saving myself some precious minutes that add up throughout the week. 1 - Prepare large batches When it comes to food prep, the biggest consumer of time in my kitchen is the clean up. And as much as I love … [Read more...] about 7 Shortcuts In A Real Food Kitchen
Protect Yourself from Radiation Exposure With One Commonsense Step
Worried about radiation exposure? Accidents at nuclear powder plants – like the one in Fukushima – might have you avoiding seafood from the West coast. But before you put on your radiation suit, it’s important to understand what radiation is and how it affects you. Nuclear Radiation 101 Before you put on your radiation suit, it's important to understand what radiation is and how it affects you. The most common radioactive … [Read more...] about Protect Yourself from Radiation Exposure With One Commonsense Step
What I Ate Today: Ann Marie M.
Holistic Squid weighs in with a nutrient-dense spin on Ann Marie M.'s diet. Ann Marie, 32, happens to be my sister. As such, I can tell you that while she is an awesome cook, she also lives in a tiny apartment with a kitchen designed for a person who eats mainly takeout. Check out what Ann Marie ate today: Breakfast: I am one of those people that spends $4 everyday for a cappuccino but it is made with organic whole milk. I … [Read more...] about What I Ate Today: Ann Marie M.
Meet Your Holistic Practitioner – Robin Green, L.Ac.
I would love for you to be my patient, but sometimes, you may need to see someone else other than me. Whether your condition is out of my scope of practice, or I just think a different approach or practitioner will be a better fit or complimentary to what we're doing, I often refer patients to other great practitioners - big bonus if that practitioner is holistic-minded. I like to think of good practitioners as an extension … [Read more...] about Meet Your Holistic Practitioner – Robin Green, L.Ac.
10 Great Gifts For A Real Food Newbie
Whether you're new to eating a Traditional, Real Food diet, or know a Real food newbie, here's a list of gift ideas sure to be a hit this holiday season (or any time of year, for that matter). 1. Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon and Mary Enig - the essential Real Food classic. 2. A gift certificate from your local farmer that raises pasture-raised meats or a great company that sells online. 3. Nourishing Our … [Read more...] about 10 Great Gifts For A Real Food Newbie
How To Make A Ginger Bug
I love introducing skeptics to the wonderful world of fermented food with naturally fermented sodas. They are probiotically rich, effervescent, delicious and beautiful to behold. I recently taught a class of skeptical teens how to make fun foods like traditional sodas. We made Real Root Beer Floats and they were blown away by the taste and sweet effervescence. Food should be fun, health promoting and a time slowing joy. … [Read more...] about How To Make A Ginger Bug
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