Confession: I was a bit under the weather last week. Thankfully it only lasted about 3 days but with a sore throat and that tickle in the my throat, I really needed something warm and soothing stat! One of my great new friends just emigrated to American from South Africa (my ... Continue Reading
Real Recipes
No Flu ‘Tea’
Soup or Bone Broth doesn't have to just be eaten as a meal as 'soup'. Why not ditch the bowl and spoon and make a delicious 'tea' out of it? I have been feeling like I was coming down with something all week. I have been drinking my version of a No Flu 'Tea' daily and it is so ... Continue Reading
Strawberry Date Ice Cream
I had my three year old home from preschool for the winter break and a few days ago she decided she wanted to make ice cream. So I asked her what flavor and she said 'Strawberry Date'! So we concocted this recipe together and you know what? It turned out fabulous and it didn't ... Continue Reading
Taco Night
Eureka! I have found a dinner my whole family loves that includes all of the wonderful real foodie foods I want us to be eating! The dinner is so simple to pull together because most of it can be made ahead of time. This meal is as nutrient dense as you can get because it has so ... Continue Reading
Fermented Watermelon Radish
If you follow my Facebook page at all then you have seen me post some photos of watermelon radish more than a few times. I just think this vegetable is so beautiful! I decided I had to preserve some so that I could look at them a little longer after their season ... Continue Reading
Salpicon for a Crowd (Mexican cold brisket)
Have you ever heard of 'salpicon'? It is basically an amazing marinated cold brisket recipe with onions, tomatoes, chipotle peppers, cheese and cilantro. Amazing and totally reminds my of my hometown. This recipe came from my mother who contributed it to an old Junior League ... Continue Reading
