Over the last few years I’ve made it my mission to learn how to make the softest, fluffiest, chewiest, naturally leavened bread with my sourdough starter. This easy sourdough boule is the result of much practice and formula testing. I wanted to keep the recipe very simple and straightforward so that even an amateur sourdough …
Holiday Traditions And Treats
I love it when a recipe is born from leftover ingredients! This recipe for tart and jammy Cranberry and Sourdough Pastry Pinwheels came about when I found myself with an extra pie crust pastry and a whole bunch of dried cranberries. I really love my new Sweet and Buttery Sourdough Pie Crust. It tastes like …
The holidays are fast approaching and it will soon be the season of giving. Although I support and try to practice a minimalist lifestyle I still need some tools to help me facilitate a slow-food, nourishing kitchen and sustainable home. Here, I have curated a list of my favorite gifts. Some have been given to …
Nothing makes me feel more festive during the holidays than a big plate of fudge. I love seeing it on cookie platters and it’s always the first thing I reach for. Unfortunately, most fudge recipes are so overly sweet that my teeth would curl if I tried to eat them today. That’s why I’ve been …
I only recently started to explore the magical world of elderberries, and there is so much to learn. I wasn’t introduced to elderberries as a child and I didn’t even know about them until about 10 years ago. Now that I know how amazing they are, I scan the Oregon roadside and trails for elderberry …
Coconut butter fudge has been my go-to treat for a few years now. When I get a craving, it’s usually for sweets and fats. Coconut butter fudge always delivers the goods! It is such a satisfying snack that I never need more than one or two small pieces to feel content. And it’s made with …
I may have created the perfect food! These miniature maple apple pies are like little bites from heaven. The rich, maple- and cinnamon-flavored apple filling is encased in a buttery pastry crust made with traditionally fermented sourdough. Each little pie is a perfect single serving so they are great for kids, parties, gatherings, or sweet …
Sourdough pie crust has been on my back burner for some time now! I finally had the time and opportunity to play around with my recipe and develop the perfect sweet and buttery sourdough pie crust. Even though I wish I’d done it long ago, now I can give you a real traditionally fermented pie …
In an effort to bring you everything sourdough, I now present you with sourdough clafoutis. I just couldn’t resist the challenge of making clafoutis with sourdough. The part of my job I love the most is recipe development. And developing this one was tasty! I used fully fermented sourdough starter, pastured eggs and butter, organic …
Crepes are a lovely alternative to pancakes and they can be filled or topped with a huge variety of both sweet and savory fillings and sauces. As much as I love my slow-fermented Sourdough Pancakes, I love crepes even more because of the ease of the recipe! I use sourdough discard for this recipe. Sourdough …
Rejoice in the awesome timelessness of honey and almond! Now whipped up together in a satisfying, healthy fudge! Saturated fats have been demonized for too long. Adding an appropriate amount of healthy saturated fats back into your diet can and will improve your overall health. I’m giving you the perfect way to do it. This …
These spaghetti squash latkes are my newest obsession. I’ve always loved latkes with apple sauce and sour cream. This winter my social media accounts have been flooded with delicious-looking latke recipes. What’s a girl to do when she can’t eat potatoes? And then it hit me. My good old low-carb friend spaghetti squash could fill …
If you are looking for a delicious, easy, no-bake cookie then these raw cacao and coconut haystacks are just the thing! These haystacks are the perfect combination of melt-in-your-mouth, sweet and salty chocolate, and creamy coconut butter that delicately coats crispy, crunchy coconut flakes. Just wait till you taste them! Raw Cacao Is the Cat’s …
You don’t have to compromise with these grain-free orange cream and cardamom cookies. You can have the texture of a soft shortbread without the inflammatory wheat. You can have the taste of a treat without the refined sugar. And you can have the satisfaction of a cookie without the guilt! Everybody in the House Loves …
Not your typical dinner roll! These soft, sweet, and shareable sourdough honey buns are the perfect complement to any meal. They are made with wholesome real-food ingredients and are traditionally fermented and leavened using active sourdough starter. Fermented grains are easier to digest, have better nutrition, and taste really dang good. Serve them alongside a …
Take your holiday sweet potatoes to the next level! In this recipe, rich and creamy sweet potato mash is topped with toasty browned butter and crunchy, sweet Cinnamon Maple Pecans. I’m pretty confident that everyone will love this dish. It was a big hit here at my house for Thanksgiving and I also shared some …