This recipe took several attempts. I think it was about 4, and we ate all the failures. It was worth it. I consider it my sacrifice for science. Although these cookies are probably about 6gm of carbs each, all the ingredients are very low glycemic index, and things like butter and peanut butter have "zero" glycemic load so they should not spike your blood sugar [Disclaimer: … [Read more...]
Awesome Vegan Kale Soup!
I was originally just going to call this Awesome Soup, because it's so AWESOME, but I didn't think people would try it if they didn't know what was in it. It tastes meaty, buttery, and creamy. Need I go on? I CAN'T STOP EATING IT! You won’t believe it’s healthy, gluten free, low carb, and vegan (but NOT fat free). I made this with whatever I had in my fridge & pantry, … [Read more...]
Rebekah’s Hummus
Good, organic hummus is going for between 3 and 6 bucks at the store for an 8 oz container, high time to start making it myself. My friend Rebekah sent her favorite hummus recipe to get me started, and it's so easy I can't believe I've never made it before. … [Read more...]
Fermented Ketchup
When you look back on traditional recipes you'll find an incredible amount of fermented food. Every culture seems to have a version of sauerkraut, or kimchi, and even original recipes for cold borscht are served with soured milk, kefir or yogurt. Just a century ago most meals in many parts of the United States had one or more servings of something fermented, olives, pickles, … [Read more...]
Homemade Gourmet Mustard
We make a new batch of mustard every other month or so because it's just a really, absolutely fantastic addition to food. Mustard seeds come in black, brown and white, all with different levels of spiciness. Black is supposed to be the hottest, but I've never tried it. If you buy small containers of ground mustard or mustard seeds, expect to pay a large premium on price. … [Read more...]