I love hummus but haven't had it in a while because I used to make it with canned chickpeas which are not soaked and many cans contain BPA and other nasty chemicals. I wanted to learn how to properly soak my chickpeas and cook them myself. A recent visit to Boston pushed me in ... Continue Reading
Appetizers and Snacks
5 Ways to use Homemade Mayo
I make a 2 cup batch of homemade mayo about once a month. Because of the pastured eggs and real cold pressed olive oil, this mayonnaise has a lot of flavor already so you will find it doesn't need a lot of fancy spices to make your salads pop. I add mayo to pretty much anything I ... Continue Reading
My Bubi’s Chopped Liver
This recipe is very special to me. I learned it from my paternal grandmother before her decline with dementia (she has now passed). My grandmother once made a lot of traditional Yiddish recipes until she became a dietician and bought into the low-fat craze. I am glad she ... Continue Reading
Babaganoush
Not sure what to do with all those beautiful eggplants? I wasn't either until I realized I could use them to make babaganoush - a delicious dip that tastes very similar to hummus. This is a great way to use a lot of eggplant and make them last through the ... Continue Reading
Popcorn!
We try not to eat polyunsaturated (PUFA) vegetable oils (what is PUFA?) so it makes it impossible to eat popcorn at the movie theater anymore. But we love popcorn and frankly it can be good for you - check out this recipe makeover of Popcorn with coconut oil and butter! I send ... Continue Reading
Kale Chips
I get asked for this recipe a lot... Some facts on Kale: Kale is the most nutrient dense green leafed vegetable. It aids in blood clotting, promotes healthy vision and retinal function, and fights cancer. My 3 year old really only eats this one veggie so we make this and eat it ... Continue Reading
