Category: Nourishing Foods
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Raw Cacao Ice Cream
I inherited an ice cream weakness from my father, who claims he can NOT go to bed without having a helping of chocolate ice cream. Apparently, my husband also must have inherited this weakness. Since even organic ice cream has cosmetic anti-freeze in it (and it’s $6 for a half gallon!), we invested in a…
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Soaking Your Grains – Resources
As part of a traditional, nourishing diet, cultures have been soaking their grains for many years. Whether it is corn soaked in lime water, or lentils in vinegar; soaking grains helps to break down the anti-nutrients (such as phytic acid) that inhibit the digestibility and absorption of important vitamins and minerals. As a general rule,…
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Sprouted Grain Pancakes
Saturdays. Ah, a day to relax and not worry about any schedule. No need to rush off anywhere (most times), no emergencies. Just taking a day to be together as a family and spend moments with each other. Days like today beckon for delicious breakfasts, like pancakes. I am still tweaking our sprouted wheat/spelt recipe.…
