Lacto-fermented “Deli-Style” Pickle Spears *

We love pickles in our family, and these ones are our definite favorites…. Deli-Style, delicious, “good for you”, yumminess My kids would eat half the jar in one sitting, if I let them

3 to 4 pickling cucumbers, depending on size
2 cups filtered water
1 1/2 Tablespoons unrefined sea salt (Pink Himalayan or Real Salt [...]

Homemade Chili-Powder Blend *

Homemade seasonings are easy to make, taste fresher than store-bought, and are typically much healthier due to the fact that they won’t contain harmful chemicals/additives in the form of anti-caking agents and so on.

This chili powder blend can be used anywhere chili powder is called for. From soups and stews, to meat and [...]

Homemade Seasoning Salt *

Fresh, homemade spices are tastier and healthier than their store-bought counter parts (which typically contain additives in the form of anti-caking agents).  It’s so easy to make your own seasoning blends at home, and usually for a fraction of the cost.

This homemade seasoning salt blend tastes similar (but even better) than the brand name seasoned [...]

Lemon-Pepper Seasoning Blend *

Making your own homemade seasoning blends couldn’t be easier. They’re better tasting than those bottles that have been sitting on the store shelve for who knows how long, and not to mention healthier due to the fact that they won’t contain harmful chemicals/additives in the form of anti-caking agents and so on.

This zippy, yet peppery [...]

“Best Ever” Lacto-fermented Sauerkraut *

I’ve finally found the secret to great sauerkraut…..very finely shred the cabbage! I was doing it by hand before because I don’t have a thin enough blade for my food processor. But I guess cutting it into shreds by hand just wasn’t getting it thin enough. And I never thought to use my mandolin….duh [...]

Sour Cream & Onion Dip *

Who wants to eat the chemical-preservative laden store-bought dip, when you can make this homemade sour cream & onion dip at home…considering how easy it is. Every time I make this dip it gets eaten up the same day…within hours of making it actually. We eat it with anything from homemade potato chips to raw veggies, such as carrot or celery sticks.

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