A few months back I purchased some sprouted corn flour to make corn tortillas with. I was intrigued that it was sprouted and I frankly didn't think I had time to soak dried corn kernels and make my own masa harina, the flour traditionally used to make corn tortillas. I figured it ... Continue Reading
Real Recipes
Homemade Chorizo
I haven’t had chorizo in years because I have been avoiding all the mystery additives and spices in the packaged variety. I am thrilled to share with you a recipe for homemade chorizo that is both easy to make and delicious! This recipe can also be made with either grass fed beef ... Continue Reading
Preschool Lunch #22
Here is what I packed for my 4 year old for lunch today: Pastrami (from Salt and Time Butcher Shop) and homemade mayo sandwich on a baguette Fermented Pickle Red peppers and yellow pear tomoatoes Creme Fraiche for dipping Sauerkraut Need more lunch ideas and ... Continue Reading
Preschool Lunch 21
Here is what I packed for my 4 year old for lunch today: Leftovers! Grilled steak and roasted potatoes Cucumbers, tomatoes and peppers Fermented ketchup for dipping Sauerkraut Need more lunch ideas and inspiration? Check out and stay tuned to my Preschool Lunch ... Continue Reading
Green Chile Mashed Potatoes
The other day on my 'What's for dinner?' thread on my Facebook page, someone commented that they had made green chile mashed potatoes. It sounded so good, I wanted to make some myself. I had all of the ingredients given that it is chile season here in Central TX so I decided to ... Continue Reading
Preschool Lunch #20
Here is what I packed for my 4 year old for lunch today: Plain Yogurt (from Sand Creek Farm) [I added a little vanilla and cinnamon] Apples (rubbed with some lemon juice so they don't turn brown) Raw cashew butter for dipping Soaked honey oat granola topped with ... Continue Reading