How to Ferment Veggies

Fermenting is a very old process of preserving food that our ancestors have been using for thousands of years. Some evidence suggests that people were fermenting foods as long as 8000-9000 years ago if not longer. “During the process of fermentation, microorganisms such as…

Bacon Beef Liver (And Heart) Pâté

I had never thought of eating organs, at least not until it was recommended to me by a dietitian. The dietitian recommended including liver in my diet to help raise my low iron levels. The liver is responsible for storing iron, therefore you get…

My Go To 5 Minute Keto Lunch (Salami, Cheese, Olives, Fresh and Fermented Veggies, and Bone Broth)

Cooking for yourself can help you save money and eat healthier, but sometimes you don’t quite have the time or energy to cook. In these cases I have a favorite healthy easy meal that comes together in less than 5 minutes. Keeping the ingredients…

Asian Beef Stir Fry

There are so many different ways to eat stir fries. Some people cook them with meat others with tofu. Some people serve them with rice others do not. I have had them many ways. The first recipe I ever posted on here was actually…

Fried Egg Brunch Plate with Sautéed Chard, Sourdough Toast, Kimchi and Sausage

All my recipes start with at least one spark of inspiration. There are often multiple sparks that build on each other like bricks stacked to make a building. My own creativity then swirls in with these sparks fusing them together to create a recipe….

Powdered Herbal Chai

I love tea! It’s warm, soothing, and it helps my digestion to have a nice warm mug of it in the morning time! Personally I’m not big on caffeine so I like to go for herbal teas. However, I find many herbal teas to…

Spiced Cherry Granola

Lately, I’ve been thinking about one of the main things that got me into cooking, the goal to eat healthier. I wanted to ensure that I was eating the highest quality food possible. When you cook for yourself you can control what goes into…

Roasted Garlic Paprika Hummus

This is a very old recipe of mine. I’ve been making it for about 4 years now. During high school, I had a big hummus phase. I was making hummus very regularly, and ended up coming up with several hummus recipes. The rest of…

Braised Broccoli and Sausage Pesto Pasta

This pasta makes for an excellent healthy dinner that takes less than 30 minutes to prepare. It’s got whole wheat pasta, onion, broccoli, chicken sausages (I like Aidells Italian Style with mozzarella cheese), garlic, broth, fontina cheese, pesto, and lemon zest. If you would…

Peanut Butter Protein Bars

In this recipe you will learn to make your own protein bars. Homemade protein/power bars taste so much fresher than store bought and they don’t have all the preservatives and sugar. These protein bars have peanut butter, protein powder, honey, and seeds. I like…