Blackberry jam has always been my favorite. But up until now I have always purchased it from the grocery store. Not anymore though, since I prefer to avoid all of that refined sugar in my diet, I make it myself. Homemade jams are easy to make, especially freezer jams -- and now that I've found Pomona's Universal Pectin I … [Read more...]
Chocolate Hazelnut Butter-Spread
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Chocolate hazelnut spread is easy to make at home and tastes far better than the common store-bought variety (Nutella®). What's more is that you can avoid the excess sugar and other ingredients that you don't need. Let's take a look at those ingredients, found on the Nutella® website -- sugar, palm oil, hazelnuts, cocoa, … [Read more...]
Fresh Basil Pesto *
Fresh basil pesto is easy to make. It's a very versatile sauce that can be used in many ways, from topping pasta dishes to chicken or fish etc. If you're growing basil in your garden, like I am, you will inevitably have an abundance of basil.... this pesto sauce is the perfect way to utilize your harvest. Simply make … [Read more...]
Roasted Habanero & Tomato Salsa *
This salsa is another favorite around here. YES, I know, it has Habanero's in it (one of the hottest peppers out there)... but before you go running away screaming ;) let me tell you that this salsa is NOT "Hot". In fact it's quite mild. The habanero peppers are roasted and simmered slightly in the sauce before being … [Read more...]
Lacto-fermented Ketchup (BBQ Sauce)
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Making your own lacto-fermented condiments is quite easy, so why not enjoy the wonderful health benefits that come with lacto-fermentation? We love this lacto-fermented ketchup on almost everything. With the molasses added, it tastes like a cross between BBQ Sauce and Ketchup...so it makes a very versatile condiment at … [Read more...]
