Healthy Cooking Classes—Eat Better in 2014

Healthy Cooking Classes—Eat Better in 2014Most Popular New Year’s Resolutions? Eat Healthier & Lose Weight

One of my resolutions for 2014 is to help you keep your resolutions. I encourage you to prepare meals at home. Through both the recipes and articles on my blog and the healthy cooking classes I so love to teach. In January and February, I’m offering two different classes Continue reading Healthy Cooking Classes—Eat Better in 2014

Giardiniera – Your Next Favorite Ferment

Giardiniera Your Next Favorite FermentJar-dhi-nair-ah – Italian Pickled Vegetables

So much news lately regarding kimchi—Korea’s super tasty, super healthy, naturally fermented national dish. I’ve recently shared a recipe for White Kimchi with you. Then two recipes featuring kimchi: a tempting Kimchi Fried Rice and a light and satisfying Kimchi Omelet.Today, however, you’re meeting your new favorite ferment, giardiniera.

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Kimchi Omelet w/ Kale & Green Onion

Kimchi Omelet w/ Kale & Green OnionQuick & Easy Kimchi Omelet

Kimchi Omelet — a totally new idea to me.  My sister, Sharon, sent me to David Lebovitz’s blog to learn about making one. What most impressed me—besides loving this quick and delicious way to eat kimchi—was David’s simple and fuss-free technique for preparing omelets Continue reading Kimchi Omelet w/ Kale & Green Onion

Cultured Mustard – “The Good Stuff”

Cultured Mustard – “The Good Stuff”Cultured Mustard — Much More Than Just a Bold-Flavored Condiment

As the husband of a friend of mine said upon tasting the jar of Cultured Country-Style Mustard I gave them, “This is the good stuff.” He then proceeded to hide the jar at the back of their refrigerator so no one else could find it. 😉 But homemade cultured mustard is much more than just a bold-flavored condiment. Continue reading Cultured Mustard – “The Good Stuff”

Fermentation Workshops – March 23rd & 30th

Fermentation Workshops – March 23rd and 30thHealthy Cooking Classes in Bozeman

Create delicious and probiotic-rich fermented foods in your own kitchen. Explore the how-to techniques, equipment and basics of vegetable fermentation in my upcoming fermentation workshops. Taste a variety of fermented foods from beverages to condiments Continue reading Fermentation Workshops – March 23rd & 30th

Crispy Nuts for Happy Guts

Crispy NutsGuest Post by Rebekah Mocerino & Kaelin Kiesel-Germann

Do you love nuts? Is the feeling mutual? Or do nuts cause you digestive distress or “belly bedlam” as we like to call it. There is no doubt that nuts are an extremely nutritious snack. But did you know that nuts by nature are designed to give you tummy trouble? Continue reading Crispy Nuts for Happy Guts

Kvass w/ Beets, Carrots & Ginger – Supertonic & Super Beverage

Beet/Carrot/Ginger Kvass – Supertonic & Super BeverageCultured Kvass – A Taste Worth Acquiring

“Fermentation January” continues. Today I’m adding the cultured beverage known as kvass to our repertoire of health-supporting, fermented and unheated foods. Perhaps you’re already familiar with this gorgeous violet-hued superfood and supertonic. Eastern Europeans have long revered Continue reading Kvass w/ Beets, Carrots & Ginger – Supertonic & Super Beverage