I bought a pressure canner in 2020 but I only used it once to can some salmon I was given. I grew up with a mom who did water bath canning so I learned how to can tomatoes and peaches and other acidic foods. But I had never done pressure canning and I have found it rather intimidating. So I … [Read more...]
Fermented Kimchi
Have you ever made kimchi? I never thought I liked it until I tasted my sister in law's homemade which was not real spicy. So I finally decided in March of 2020 to make some. I had my sister in law's recipe, but didn't have everything on it. And I then I looked at a recipe in … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Vegetable Soup
This flexible “clean out the refrigerator” recipe can be adapted countless ways to include whatever fresh vegetables and herbs you happen to have on hand. It also means you can make it in any season of the year and it will have a different taste and set of veggies. Tip: Tougher herbs, such as … [Read more...]
Have You Ever Tried Kefir?
Unless you are an avid foodie, you may not be familiar with kefir. What is kefir? How do you eat it and why would you? These are common questions that many people have. The valuable information about this amazing fermented food source is important and can lead to a new food option for your family. What is … [Read more...]
Food to Avoid to Improve Gut Health
The good, the bad, the ugly of the Western diet includes fruit and vegetables (good), refined sugars and high fructose corn syrup (bad), and processed foods and artificial sweeteners (ugly). If your gut is rumbling and roaring and causing you discomfort, the first place to look for a cure is your food. If you … [Read more...]
Your Second Brain
Most people think of bacteria within the body as a cause of getting sick or developing certain diseases, but the reality is that at all times there are billions of beneficial bacteria within all of us. Bacteria make up our gut microbiome, an internal ecosystem that benefits our gut health and the … [Read more...]