Custom Nutrition Solutions to Simplify Healthy Living for Busy People
Although ricotta is often made after making mozzarella (using the resulting leftover whey), you can actually make it fresh with a few simple ingredients. Homemade Ricotta Cheese by Amy Love, Real Food Whole Health Ingredients: 1 gallon organic whole milk (not ultrapasteurized/UHT) ¼ cup organic heavy cream ½ cup organic white vinegar (or lemon juice,
This delightful little mixture is perfect sprinkled over soups, stews, braised dishes, grilled meats or sauteed veggies. It livens things up and adds a refreshing zing that dances in your mouth. This recipe takes just seconds to whip up and uses ingredients you probably often have on hand. Simple Gremolata by Amy Love, Real Food
This jam is my new obsession. Bursting with sweet-tart raspberries, bright with lemons (or Meyer lemons!) and infinitely swirlable, this easy, one pot jam is a must-taste! Three little ingredients combine for a simple fridge jam (or sauce/syrup) that takes only 15 minutes to make. No need for canning. That means while it’s not shelf
Homemade mayonnaise is so much more delicious and a healthier alternative to that store-bought stuff. Even the so-called healthier options at the typical grocery store, like those labeled as “olive oil mayonnaise”, usually contain mostly rancid, genetically modified vegetable oils that aren’t good for you at all. Making your own mayonnaise isn’t hard- we’ve shared
I love maraschino cherries, but I sure don’t love the overly sweet, chemical laden commercial varieties that high fructose corn syrup, preservatives and artificial color- no thanks! Luckily, it’s easy (and SO much more delicious) to make your own maraschino cherries. You can simply marinate fresh cherries with a pinch or two of sugar, a
Recently on my Facebook page I shared a very informative post by The Kitchen Rag entitled: Is Your Olive Oil Adulterated with Rancid Vegetable Oil. This post stirred up quite a bit of conversation, which is exactly why I share information like this. The issue of olive oil adulteration is real and consuming these adulterated
It’s the most wonderful time of year: the first real snow day! Children stay home from school, roads are quiet, families gather around a crackling fire, and everyone flocks to the kitchen for freshly baked (gluten free!) goodies, hot soup and warm drinks. In New England, we anticipate the snow with much excitement. We love
Want to make your own creme fraiche (or French sour cream)? It’s simple and delicious, not to mention economical. I make a quart at a time and it lasts us about two weeks. There are several ways you can make this- with buttermilk, with a starter, etc, but here’s how I make it: Simply pour
Spices are an integral part of a meal. Not only do spices add amazing flavor, they also have health benefits. Good, high quality spices don’t run cheap so it’s important to take good care of them. Storing them out of direct sunlight, heat and moisture is a good start. Those over the stove spice racks?
