You’ve made a batch of salsa, but how do you preserve it? The ideal way to preserve salsa for best flavor and long-term storage is by canning it. While salsa can be preserved in a water bath canner (see the differences between Pressure Canning and Water Bath Canning here), this specific post is all about... Continue Reading →
This Simple Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup recipe is packed with vegetables, nutrient-dense broth, and flavorful herbs. It’s the perfect soup for simmering on these chilly evenings. There’s so much flavor packed into this rich, healthy chicken soup. It is so filling, but I highly recommend serving it with a side of fluffy biscuits. Theres nothing quite... Continue Reading →
This Easy Sourdough Puff Pancake has a deliciously soft center with the classic puffiness of your favorite German pancake recipe but made healthier with fermented grains. It’s the perfect recipe for using up all of that sourdough discard! Because it is high in protein, this recipe is ideal for the homemaker who wants healthy and... Continue Reading →
This homemade fermented pickle recipe is so simple to make! Seriously, just combine cucumbers, water, and salt and you have a delicious, mildly-sour, probiotic pickle. If you grow your own cucumbers, you know how quickly they begin to overwhelm your kitchen! Fermented pickles are an easy way to use up a bunch of cucumbers. Making... Continue Reading →
You've harvested green beans, but how do you preserve them? Sure, you can pull the pressure canner, jars, and rings out and make a day of canning them, but there isn't always time for that! Another way to preserve them is by freezing them. While some methods for freezing produce are extremely intricate and time... Continue Reading →
Spaghetti sauces from the grocery store are often filled with unhealthy ingredients and preservatives. Not to mention, they are much more expensive compared to making your own at home! Made with basic spices, this Easy Homemade Spaghetti Sauce recipe is very quick and simple to make in large batches. It’s also delicious! This is the... Continue Reading →
Is my sourdough starter ready to bake with? Whether you are new to maintaining a sourdough starter, or you’ve done it all for many years, you’ve probably asked the previous question. Once you get the hang of caring for a starter and baking with sourdough, it will all begin to come more natural to you.... Continue Reading →
How does one successfully bake in cast iron skillets, pans, or other dishes? I've learned a lot on this topic through trial and error. I'd like to share 5 tips for baking in cast iron with you today! Many mistakes have been made along my cast iron journey, so I’ve shared them all here: Cast Iron... Continue Reading →
Whether you are new to maintaining a sourdough starter, or you've done it all for many years, you've probably wondered what the gray liquid is that forms on the top of the starter. That’s called hooch and it’s totally normal! This blog post is intended to answer the question, "What is hooch on sourdough?" I've... Continue Reading →
Sourdough Chocolate Chip Blondies allow me to enjoy a warm, gooey, and crispy-topped piece (or two…or three) of chocolate chip blondies while also knowing it is a much healthier alternative to this favorite dessert of mine. I wanted a homemade sourdough chocolate chip blondie recipe that contained zero conventional sugars and the health benefits of... Continue Reading →