Cooking with Rose Hips - Rose Hips Recipes Rose Hips Recipes Rose hips are the cherry-sized red fruits of the rose bush left behind after the bloom has died. Although nearly all rose bushes produce rose hips, the tastiest for eating purposes come from the Rosa rugosa variety. The flavor is described as fruity and spicy, much like the cranberry. For you gardeners who are lucky enough to have this fruit in your garden, here are some rose hips recipes. • How To Dry Rose Hips • Rose Hip Leather • Rose Hip Apple Sauce • Rose Hip Soup • Rose Hip Pudding • Rose Hip Syrup • Rose Hip Nut Bread • Kodiak Rose Hip Tea • Rose Hip Crumble Pie • Rose Hip Candy • Rosehip Jelly A research student wrote me with the following cautionary note:Anyone using rose hips for cooking should remove all the seeds. I was unable to find any information on this myself, but for what it's worth, here is the warning nonetheless. Rosehips Photo © 2012 Peggy Trowbridge Filippone, licensed to About.com, Inc. • Edible Flowers Cooking Tips and Recipes
Top 10 non-alcoholic drinks While some of you choose to decline alcohol all year round, the notion of giving up the sauce for a stint is ever popular. “Dry January” has truly manacled itself to our national psyche, with over 170,000 people participating in the ‘dryathlon’ in 2014, according to the scheme’s website. It seems the lure of saving money, trimming the waist and skipping hangovers is a potent one. It can be a challenge to inject soft drinks with the same amount of sparkle as their alcoholic equivalents, but we have some tips for ensuring teetotallers don’t miss out. Blood orange punch If you’re abstaining at the beginning of the year there is a whole host of seasonal citrus fruit available to turn into juice. Drivers' punch Homemade cordial Making a batch of homemade fruit cordial should see you through a few weeks of a dryathlon. Elderflower, lemon & vanilla cordialRosehip cordialRaspberry cordial Pomegranate mojito mocktail Pomegranate mojito mocktail Smoothies Mulled apple juice Mulled apple juice Limeade Lassi
Natural News Blogs 12 Reasons Why Sodas are Horrible for You, Homemade Healthy Soda Recipes The health dangers of soda have long existed: whether they are regular or diet, caffeinated or caffeine-free, soda is just plain bad news. Willingly drinking soda is almost like opting to smoke: if you know how harmful it is, then why do it? Here are some reasons that will make you think twice before reaching for soda, whatever variety or flavor it may be. 12 Reasons Why Soda bad For Us 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Healthy Soda Recipes That Are Best Alternative Is there such a thing as a “healthy” soda? Ginger Ale: Combine ½ cup hibiscus flowers, ¾ cup coconut crystals, ¼ cup ginger root, juice from ½ fresh lemon, pinch of salt, and one cup filtered water in small saucepan. Reference and source:
Lemon Lavender Mocktail » The Merrythought Today we’re sharing our final floral mocktail for this month! Lavender is finally starting to pop up around here so it’s the right time to go snag a bundle and make yourself one of these lemon lavender mocktails. These are perfect for a get-together with your favorite ladies! Lady Lavender Mocktail 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice 1 1/2 tbsp Lavender Simple Syrup (See below) 1/4 tsp Grenadine 3 dashes Bitters Combine above in shaker with ice and shake until cold. Lavender Simple Syrup Combine 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1 tbsp dried lavender to a sauce pan. In case you missed the other floral mocktails… Lilac Lemon Fizz, Orange Blossom Hibiscus Cold Brew Tea Mocktail, Rose Grapefruit Mocktail. xo.
How to Make Kombucha at Home Cheap and Easy - NaturalON Photo credit: bigstock.com OK, so if you’ve been reading about how great kombucha is for your health, or if you’ve been paying $4 or more for those bottles of kombucha and you are wondering if you can get it cheaper, or if you are just one of those DIY types that wants to…well…do it yourself, then this is the article you have been waiting for. If you are one of the few people who hasn’t gotten on the kombucha train, briefly, kombucha is a fermented, sweetened tea that has been around for thousands of years. It has a slightly tangy but sweet flavor that is absolutely delicious. But it has so much more to offer than just a sweet tasty change of beverage: kombucha contains probiotics, glucaric acid, B vitamins, and is loaded with antioxidants. This method is called “continuous brew.” You will need to have a kombucha container with a spigot so you can remove some of your kombucha without disturbing the rest. Your container should have a cover but not necessarily an airtight cover. Video:
Angelina’s Easy Bread Kvas Recipe You’re gonna appreciate this; a simple, authentic kvas that doesn’t need a concentrate! My hubby’s cousin, Angelina, shared this recipe with us. We’ve made it with rye bread and with black bread and both were so refreshing! Kvas is uber popular in Russia and Ukraine. Ingredients:2.5 gallons or 10 qt of water 1 lb or 9 slices of classic black, dark or rye bread 1 handful of raisins 1.8 lb (4 cups) of sugar 1.5 Tbsp of dry yeast 3 large plastic soda bottles How to Make Russian Kvas: (best if prepared in the evening) DAY 1: 1. 3. DAY 2: 5. 8. 9. P.S. Prep time: Total time: Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com Skill Level: Easy Cost To Make: $4 Serving: 20-24 Ingredients 2.5 gallons or 10 qt of water 1 lb or 9 slices of classic black, dark or rye bread 1 handful of raisins 1.8 lb (4 cups) of sugar 1.5 tablespoons of dry yeast 3 large plastic soda bottles Instructions DAY 1: (best if prepared in the evening) Carefully remove toasted bread and discard it. DAY 3: enjoy Notes P.S.
How To Make Butter In Just Minutes Recipe This very interesting video tutorial of how to make butter in just minutes recipe really shares the science behind the process so you fully understand what is happening. Robert Krampf shows how to make some homemade butter in just a few minutes of shaking it in a mason jar. If you want to make your own butter this is about the easiest method I have ever seen. You could add some diced herbs into the mixture and create herbed compound butter. A simple combination of salt and pepper, fresh thyme and chives, fresh (fuzzy) sage and lemon zest makes a delicious butter that is wonderful to add to hamburger being grilled. Please LOOK BELOW to read the remaining part of the article. Here are some ingredients you may want to add by themselves or in combination to make compound flavorful butter. BasilRoasted GarlicSun Dried TomatoBalsamic VinegarLimeJalapenoChipotleCilantroRosemarySageThymeLemonChivesOnionRed WineBrown SugarCinnamonVanilla BeanApple ButterPestoOrange ZestHoneyMustard
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How to Make Kefir | Whole Natural Life Kefir is a cultured milk beverage. It’s similar to yogurt but the taste is a bit different and it’s more of a drink than something you’d eat out of a bowl. Unlike yogurt, kefir contains beneficial yeast as well as good bacteria. If you can tolerate dairy, kefir is a great probiotic food to incorporate into your diet. Kefir is also incredibly easy to make. If you haven’t made kefir before you’ll first need to acquire some milk kefir grains. If you can’t find any free grains locally you can also order grains online. Once you have your grains the kefiring process is quite simple, although it may take you a bit of time to get used to it. Kefir grains (find kefir grains here) Milk (I use raw, organic whole milk but any type of milk will work) Put your kefir grains into a clean glass jar. Add your milk. Cover with a cloth or something breathable to keep fruit flies and other objects out of your jar. Leave the jar out at room temperature for about 24 hours. Check the kefir after 24 hours.
Slow Cooker Jerk Pulled Pork - Immaculate Bites Company worthy slow cooker Jerk pulled pork- Seasoned with Jerk Spice and Slowly cooked with Jerk marinate and Pineapple . Easy, tender, incredibly Flavorful. Before the unofficial day of summer begins, I have one last Crockpot recipe you just have to try, before we say Adieu, to summer, give it a break and fire up the grill. There are a bunch of Jerk recipes here on this blog, oven baked jerk chicken, slow cooker jerk chicken, jerk chicken wings and none with pork. And there is nothing better to end the season, than with this Jerk Pork- and for an added bonus you can also add it to your list of Memorial Day Menu- easy prep, I so hope it is not too late. Have I been Jerking you around? I have been cooking up a storm and you are not even giving me some love- Shame on you! I have got plenty of sides here for you to pair with your pork – Rice and peas/beans , Jerk plantains and mango coleslaw, pork really pairs well with sweet sides. This makes a complete meal, Happy Memorial Day!!! Enjoy!!!
homemade coconut butter - Ashley Neese It’s recipe time! Just as we were settling into cooler weather we’re back in hopefully our final heatwave this year. I’ve been working on new fall recipes but it’s just too hot to turn on the oven today so I’m sharing a superfood staple in my pantry – homemade coconut butter. Coconut butter is the blended fleshy part of the coconut. This incredible superfood supports thyroid function, enhances the liver, soothes anxiety and frazzled nerves. You can make coconut butter in a high speed blender or food processor. Once you have the coconut butter base you can add different ingredients for variety. Ingredients // 1 lb. unsweetened coconut flakesPinch Celtic sea saltA few teaspoons of melted organic coconut oil Method // Pour the coconut flakes into your blender or processor. What are your favorite uses for coconut butter? xoa
10 things to do with smoked salmon Once a luxury product, smoked salmon is now a mainstay of supermarket chiller counters and UK dinner tables. From thrifty trimmings weaved into scrambled eggs, to versions flavoured with herbs, beetroot, whisky and more, there are products to suit most budgets and tastes. We're big fans of enjoying it in generous slices with a dot of horseradish atop a traditional oatcake, but it's a great ingredient to cook with too - the deeply savoury flavour imparts with stealth, meaning a little goes a very long way.... Our favourite ways with smoked salmon... 1. While high-quality slices of smoked salmon are easily available from supermarkets and fishmongers, you can make a really similar cured variety at home. You'll need the freshest salmon fillet you can buy, then the method is to cure (so strictly speaking it's not smoked) over two days in a brine. to making gravadlax. Matt Tebbutt's spiced home-cured salmonBarney's dazzling beetroot-cured salmonGordon Ramsay's citrus-cured salmon gravadlax 2.
Homemade Ketchup It’s no secret these days that store bought ketchup is basically just red, corn syrup. But there’s something so nostalgic about it that it’s hard not to have around. After all, what’s a grilled cheese without a side of ketchup? It’s nothing at all, that’s what!!! When I decided it was time to say good-bye to our favorite red condiment, it was a sad day. Because this homemade ketchup is naturally fermented, using basic whey, it contains healthy probiotics—so ‘night and day’ from store-bought ketchup it’s crazy. After the homemade ketchup has fermented for a of couple days, feel free to pour it in to an old ketchup bottle so you can trick your children or spouse! The perfect replacement for your Red-GMO-Corn-Syrup-Sauce (aka Ketchup). Instructions Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl until smooth. Related Homemade Mayo Organic, GMO-free mayo, full of healthy probiotics--you don't see that every day! 9 February, 2014 In "Fermented Recipes" Basic Whey 7 February, 2014 13 April, 2014
Recette bouillon : le bouillon, mode d’emploi Pourquoi cet emballement autour du bouillon ? Le bouillon est riche en collagène, une famille de protéines présente dans les os, les articulations, les muscles, la peau, représentant 25 à 30 % des protéines totales de notre corps. Élastique, résistant, souple, hydratant, le collagène joue un rôle essentiel dans la jeunesse de nos tissus, or, dès l’âge de 25 ans, sa production diminue. La baisse du collagène dans l’organisme serait liée aux douleurs articulaires, à la fonte musculaire, à la fatigue, au vieillissement de la peau, ainsi qu’aux troubles du sommeil et de la digestion… Maintenir un niveau élevé de collagène dans le corps, c’est donc ralentir son vieillissement.En cuisine, c’est le collagène qui est responsable de l’aspect gélatineux d’un bouillon refroidi. Par ailleurs, les cuissons longues (4 à 24 heures), dopées par 1 à 2 cuil. à soupe de vinaigre de cidre, permettent de retrouver dans le bouillon les minéraux : potassium, calcium, magnésium, phosphore… Non, absolument pas.