This post, on how to make sauerkraut, was previously published in 2019. It has been updated for a better user experience. Enjoy! One of the things I have enjoyed the most on this recipe blog adventure, is learning how to make sauerkraut, along with other simple fermented foods - such as, my easy fermented salsa. Aside from the fact that fermented foods often taste even better than their non-fermented counterparts - fermented foods are incredibly healthy, and are super fun to make. … [Read more...]
How to Make Whipped Cream (+ How to Freeze)
Happy December, friends!! It's officially baking season. And with baked goods comes the need for some homemade whipped cream. Fluffy clouds of sweet vanilla-scented, creamy heaven, dolloped on top of any pie you love. Or, scooped on top of hot chocolate (recipe coming next week), or even on top of your coffee. Dip strawberries, or, pretty much any kind of fresh fruit, into whipped cream, and you've instantly got a delicious fruity treat. The possibilities are endless on how you … [Read more...]
How to Make a Matcha Latte
Have you had a matcha latte before? If you get your hands on a good matcha latte it is quite the treat. Creamy, sweet, with pleasant grassy, earthy notes. It's an experience like none other - one you have to try for yourself. The first time I tried a matcha latte at a good tea place, I didn't like it. It tasted like I was drinking grass clippings. Then I discovered the power of a little bit of sweetener. All you need is the right amount of agave nectar or maple syrup and everything … [Read more...]
How to Make Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts are a funny vegetable. Only a few years ago everyone hated them. When I was growing up my mom would always say that there wasn't a food she didn't like. Except for Brussels sprouts. That's probably because she had them steamed or boiled until they were a pile of bitter mush. Gross. I don't blame her. Then someone in the foodie world tried roasting them. Trimming their ends off, slicing them in half and letting them get nice and charred and crispy. Suddenly Brussels sprouts … [Read more...]
How to Make Vinaigrette Dressing for Salads
CALLING ALL SALAD LOVERS!!! Sorry to yell at you but I have been super excited to share this post with you! How to make vinaigrette dressing for salads has been on my mind since like day one when I started this blog back in 2014. That's a long time to be thinking about a post. I think it's about time, my friends. If you don't already know this about me I love a good salad. Don't believe me? Check out all my salad recipes! Any good salad requires a delicious dressing, one that is flavorful, … [Read more...]
How to Eat Healthy on a Road Trip
It is possible to eat healthy on a road trip, long or short, without spending a ton of money on convenience foods at the gas station. Follow my How to Eat Healthy on a Road Trip guide, and read my recipe and food suggestions for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and even dessert, and you will be ready to hit the road! A month ago already - geez, how time flies - Paul and I left for an 18 hour road trip from Iowa to South Carolina (I feel the need to clarify that it was 18 hours one way)! I … [Read more...]
