Homemade Butter

Homemade Butter “If you’re afraid of butter, as many people are nowadays, just put in cream!” Julia Child “My dear boy, when curds are churned, the finest part rises upward and turns into butter. So too, dear boy, when food is eaten the choice parts rise upward and become mind.” Chandogya Upanishad (‘Choice Cuts’ by…

Autumn Butternut Squash Bisque

Autumn Butternut Squash Bisque Anyone who tells a lie has not a pure heart, and cannot make a good soup. ~ Ludwig van Beethoven This is an oldie but a goodie. I posted this last year right before Halloween but I was without a blog. I felt it only appropriate to bring it out of…

Chewy Granola Bars – Oats Nuts & Dried Fruit

Chewy Granola Bars – Oats Nuts & Dried Fruit “To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art.” ~ La Rochefoucauld Like any busy family, I look for quick healthy nutrient dense snacks that we can grab on the go. Right now, as hard as we work to slow things down, life…

Homemade Yogurt

Homemade Yogurt Recipe As a child I experienced many upper respiratory problems, which resulted in my frequent consumption of antibiotics. I remember my grandmother telling me to eat yogurt when taking the antibiotics. It didn’t make sense to me at the time. As I come to learn more about my food, what is real, and…

Spicy Garlic Dill Pickles – Refrigerator or Canned

Spicy Garlic Dill Pickles My household loves pickles; spicy garlic dill pickles! I’ve always had a love for the bite that vinegar provides… green olives, salt & vinegar chips, pepperonchinis, and of course pickles. As a kid I would devour the tray of green olives my grandmother placed out with the antipasti platter. Lunchtime at…