Sometimes inspiration comes from unlikely sources. I’ve been feeling pretty down about my need to take a break from wheat while I heal my adrenals. Unfortunately, it means no more sourdough for me for a while. I am still baking sourdough bread for my family and friends and developing new recipes, but it’s really …
The summertime heat can’t touch you when you have a bowlful of this uplifting and invigorating Lemon Ice Cream. This recipe deserves a shoutout to Megan Stevens of Eat Beautiful. She used to run a cute little ice cream cafe in Eugene, Oregon called Vanilla Jill’s. They served some awesome treats made …
This is what happens when crispy pecans, browned butter and unrefined coconut sugar come together into a soft and chewy cookie that tastes like pecan pie! This recipe was inspired by my obsession with the incredible flavor combination of browned butter and pecans. The browned butter accentuates the yummy toasty nuttiness of the pecans …
Let me introduce you to the softest, most pillowy, and most delicious Sourdough Milk Bread I’ve ever had. This super soft and light bread is made with fresh milk and honey for the perfect tender sweet crumb. It makes excellent sandwich bread, French toast, and croutons…if it lasts that long. Just like all …
If you have ever tried my Coconut Butter Fudge, then you know I’m obsessed with the way honey, coconut butter, and real pastured butter whip up into a smooth lofty cream. I’ve actually used my coconut butter fudge as frosting in the past and it works really well. Those musings are what …
Potato pancakes or “latkes” happen to be one of my favorite comfort foods. When I was young my mother served up the gluey, chewy, potato pancakes from a box mix. They are delicious in their own right, but honestly they have nothing on my sourdough potato pancakes. My sourdough version uses an …
Sour cream is one of those ingredients that makes just about anything taste better. It’s right up there with butter in my opinion, especially when it’s fresh raw cream that has been cultured to boost probiotics and flavor! Sour cream is an essential ingredient in so many recipes. This easy technique will …
If you are looking for a whole wheat sourdough bread recipe that is super soft and lofty then this is your ratio. Getting a whole grain loaf to cooperate can be tricky. They are often dense, and sometimes they can even feel undercooked. I have come up with a great formula that produces a …
Honey and nuts have always been a perfect combination and these soft and chewy cookies prove it. I set out to create this new cookie recipe as a thank you for my gluten free holistic dentist who has been very thoughtful in helping me regain full body health. What I didn’t expect is that the …
When I wrote about my Real Sourdough Pita Bread I introduced you to one of my all-time favorite restaurants, Falafel’s Drive In. They have that perfect mix of Middle East authenticity and American Drive In. It’s a great combination! Every time I’m in San Jose, California I stop in for a falafel or two, a …
A few years ago in my recipe group on Facebook I posted a picture of myself eating a bowl of hot apple sauce with lots of butter. The comment went something like this, “If you aren’t eating your apple sauce hot with butter and cinnamon then you aren’t living!” I was pretty shocked at …
Pita bread will always hold a special place in my heart. My father worked at San Jose City College near one of the most iconic falafel spots in North America, Falafel’s Drive In! On the special occasion that I got to accompany him to the ceramics studio we would always eat lunch …
Sourdough waffles are a special breakfast any day of the week! I make a big batch of batter and then we all sit around the table eating waffles fresh off the iron. It’s a fun way to have a communal breakfast where we all get to participate in the cooking. These …
I bet you can guess why I love English Muffins! Yep, all those nooks and crannies, making little empty pools, perfect for catching all the melted butter! This easy recipe ferments and rises overnight at room temperature so you awaken to a soft, manageable dough. In the morning roll out the dough, cut …
Are you ready to delight your senses? Rosemary takes these chewy cranberry shortbread cookies to the next level! They are made with seven simple, nourishing ingredients, lots of love, and a little herbal magic. The Ingredients Matter Spelt or other Sprouted Grains Spelt is an ancient grain that is rich in …
I hope this becomes my most popular recipe. I’m a huge advocate for real butter being incorporated into every meal. Butter is a nourishing traditional food, full of fat-soluble vitamins and essential fatty acids. The saturated fat in butter also contains cholesterol – one of the most important building blocks for the nervous system, …
