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 mandoline slicer....duh :P So that's … [Read more...]
Homemade Yogurt “The Easy Way”
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Yogurt is a super-nutritious food, full of beneficial bacteria (Probiotics). Especially "homemade" yogurt, as most store-bought yogurts contain some sort of additives and/or thickeners-stabilizers. We use yogurt a lot around here for making smoothies, eating plain (or with fruit) for a snack or great breakfast, and in … [Read more...]
Grandma’s Creamed Cucumbers (CGW Style)
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My grandmother would make these wonderful "creamed" cucumbers during the hot summer months...and they were always cool and refreshing. Her recipe called for a lot of refined sugar, so I've taken it and updated it in CGW (Cooking God's Way) style. It's still absolutely yummy and refreshing on a hot day, but uses natural … [Read more...]
Easy Beef Jerky *
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Beef jerky makes a great snack and is a good source of protein. The only problem is just about all of the jerky you'll find in stores are made with nasty ingredients and low quality meat. This beef jerky is a cinch to make at home with a jerky gun and a food dehydrator....both of which are fairly in-expensive and are a … [Read more...]
Butter: How to Make Homemade Butter (2 Ways)
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Homemade butter is one of the most delicious and nutritious things you can make for yourself and your family, especially when it comes from grass-fed raw cream. The nice thing is that making butter is so simple, and there are two easy ways to do so. One method is so easy, you can even get the kids involved....which is a lot … [Read more...]
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