Farm Fresh Goodness: Zoodles Alfredo with Chicken Tis the season that we all have zucchini and yellow squash running out our ears. (And if you don’t check out a local farmer’s market to find some!) A while back, I read about two wonderful things….Zoodles and Squashetti. I have more zucchini than I know what to do with, so I decided to try it out. If you aren’t familiar with making noodles out of your squash, here’s a great video from my friend Vickilynn, in which she shows you how easy it is to make them using this awesome little gizmo: Spiralizer Tri-Blade Vegetable Slicer, Strongest-and-Heaviest Duty Guarantee Over Paderno and Others, Lifetime Replacement Warranty, Best Veggie Pasta & Spaghetti Maker for Low Carb/Paleo Healthy Vegetable Meals (Inspired by Vickilynn, I just ordered one of those this morning so that I can zoodle with reckless abandon in the future.) Another great thing about zoodles is that they can be dehydrated…here’s how! Zoodles First, make your zoodles. Scrub your veggies well and cut off the stem and blossom ends.
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
How to Make Verjus, or Verjuice Photo by Hank Shaw You know the old saying, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade?” Well, when life gives you unripe grapes, make verjus. I have a problem. With my book tour running into November, I will not be around to harvest the grapes in my yard. And as they are wine grapes — small, with lots of seeds — they’re not the best for eating off the vine, either. Verjus, pronounced vehr-ZHOO, is a sort of vinegar made from the juice of unripe grapes. Photo by Holly A. As you may have surmised by the name, verjus is a French creation. So how do you make verjus? Fortunately, green grapes grow near you. how to make verjus You will need lots of grapes, a food mill, a fine mesh strainer, some Mason jars and some patience. Makes about 6 cups. 7 pounds unripe grapes1/4 teaspoon citric acid1/8 teaspoon sodium metabisulfite Take most of the stems off the grapes. In batches, grind the grapes through the coarsest plate of your food mill. Bottle and store in the fridge. How to use your verjus?
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.
Three delicious smoothie recipes that can do it all for your health - NaturalNews.com Saturday, June 21, 2014 by: Derek HenryTags: smoothies, recipes, health food (NaturalNews) One of the first transitions people make when choosing to adopt a healthy lifestyle is making smoothies. They are relatively easy to make, can deliver a serious nutrient punch, and are quite delicious when made properly. Ultimate superfood smoothie - 2 cups of raspberries, blueberries and blackberries- 8 oz of sprouted almond milk- 12 oz of spring or filtered water- 1 oz of pure, unsweetened cranberry juice- 1 tbsp of coconut oil- 1/2 avocado- 1 scoop of a greens formula (containing chlorella, spirulina and kelp)- 2 tbsp of soaked chia seeds- 2 tbsp of hemp seeds- 1 tsp of maca powder- 1 tbsp of cacao nibs- Stevia to taste (if desired) Loaded with antioxidants, healthy fats, highly digestible plant protein, enzymes and probiotics, this smoothie provides a comprehensive nutrient base that nourishes the digestive system, adrenals, thyroid, liver, kidneys, muscles and bones. Happy hormone smoothie
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.
80+ Recipes For Home Canning: {Fruits & Vegetables Today’s Recipe Hit List is a handy reference sheet listing dozens of different tutorials and recipes for canning assorted fruits and vegetables. I’ve handpicked these from around the net and focused on featuring those that are for long term storage (though there are a small number that go straight to the refrigerator, these are noted). It's Satisfying To Stock Up The Pantry With Canned Goods This collection highlights garden fresh produce that is pickled, packed in syrups or just in water and I’ve sorted them alphabetically (by vegetable or fruit item) so it will be easy to find what you’re looking for. If you’re more interested in jams, jellies and spreads, many have been already organized on other pages here (with some fruit butters and sauces referenced in the main alphabetical list below): Note: As with all the tips and lists here on Tipnut, this page will be updated as I come across new goodies so you may want to bookmark this page for reference. Apples: Asparagus: Beets: Cabbage: Carrots:
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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Lemon Garlic Spaghetti This meatless Monday thing, I’m getting the hang of it. Don doesn’t like the idea of meatless Mondays (Boys. They like meat). Even worse for him is that Tuesdays end up being meatless, or at least pescatarian, because we do Taco Tuesdays at Rubio’s and eat nothing but fried fish tacos (Tuesdays are also Teatime Tuesdays, and I lay off on the coffee). But! This is a tweak on the lemon garlic gnocchi that I posted a long time ago. Everything is eyeballed because this is one of those lazy day recipes, but you get the gist of it. Lemon Garlic Spaghetti – serves 2 4 oz dry spaghetti 1/4 cup grated parmesan 2 tsp olive oil 1 clove garlic 1/2 lemon 2 tbsp pine nuts 5-6 basil leaves, chiffonaded First, start your garlic oil. Chiffonade some basil leaves. Then you take some cheese… Some pine nuts… And dump it into a large bowl, with the garlic oil, garlic chunks and all. We paired it with some South African wine, which are always sulfuric and headache inducing (at least to me)*.
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.