You might have heard of kombucha, the lightly fermented tea that has achieved considerable popularity among the healthy-eating crowd. Traditionally associated with Asia, Russia, and Germany, kombucha became a popular drink globally by the late 1990s. Advocates claim it enhances cognition, stimulates immune function, supports weight loss, can be applied as a therapy for almost any…
I have to admit.. and this is probably shocking to hear.. but I make AWUL coffee. Like many of my other kitchen-skills I acquired from my grandmother, I also make really shitty-dish pan water-coffee to. I don’t really LOVE coffee, I mean I like coffee and enjoy a special mug of fun fancy coffee, but…
Even Kombucha can get into the holiday spirit with the delicious flavors of Pumpkin Pie! When you are done brewing kombucha (first fermentation), it’s time to bottle your brew and reap its rewards. Bottling is often referred to as “the second fermentation” because this is when kombucha gets its well-known fizz that’s similar to soda. The…
Hot chocolate, also known as hot cocoa, is a hot beverage consisting of shaved chocolate, melted chocolate or cocoa powder, heated milk or water, and often sugar. The first chocolate beverage is believed to have been created by the Aztecs around 2,000 years ago, and a cocoa beverage was an essential part of Aztec culture by 1400 AD. The beverage became popular in Europe after being introduced…
There aren’t many times that I am as excited as I am right now to be sharing an exciting new product with you! I admit that I was completely blown away with what a genius idea Four Sigma Foods had when they created instant coffee, teas and hot cocoa that sneakily contain some of the world’s most healthiest…
If you like mangos, then you gotta try my Delicious and Refreshing Mango Ice tea! It’s the perfect way to cool off on a hot summer day!
Mango syrup is a great way to add some mango flavor to your iced drinks or as a delicious syrup for pancakes. But it’s expensive at the store, here’s a delicious, easy way to make your own with only 3 ingredients! What is Mango Syrup? What is Mango Syrup made of? The Best way to…
It’s that time of the year again, Shamrock Shake Season! I’ve always loved it’s creamy, minty favor and for a very long time, seasonally indulged once or twice. But as my healthy eating has evolved, there’s been less room for these types of cheats, so I made my own DELICIOUS & Healthy Shamrock Shake {Paleo, Dairy-Free…
One of the key ingredients to a delicious vanilla latte or macchiato is vanilla syrup. Although I didn’t drink fancy coffees from Starbucks very often, I still occasionally get a craving for them. With my Homemade Vanilla Syrup Recipe you can make your own coffee drinks at home! And the BEST part is that YOU…
You’re probably thinking I’ve completely lost my mind. Bone Broth Latte, WTF? Don’t run away screaming just yet, let me explain. What if I told you that you can transform a plain-jane mug of bone broth into a delicious, creamy, frothy morning drink, that’s chock-full of healthy fats AND protein! It is my new breakfast in…
How we got started making Sumac-ade is a funny story. It was just a couple weeks ago, my husband and I were out on our homestead (fancy name for a yard with a garden + chickens) looking for elderberries on the woods edge. We came upon some sumac and both talked about it being poisonous…
No matter your age, we all love a sweet treat once and a while. My Quick Strawberry Milk is a healthy way to have a guilt-free treat! Remember that powdered Quick milk drink mix? You don’t have to cheat on healthy eating to have a yummy Strawberry Milk – just blending together strawberries with milk…