Tangy Non-Dairy Cheesy Spreads: Your Mouth (and Crackers) Will Thank You
By now, even the semi-sleepy among us know that some people don’t eat dairy. There are lots of reasons for this, which deserve a post of their own. So, while some people have been dipping and spreading to their hearts’ content, folks who have jumped off the dairy train have seemingly been destined to miss the tanginess, creaminess and umami-ness of a rich soft spreadable cheese.As we recently reported, fortunately, there are now companies that make dairy-free cultured products ...
Crispy Sour Pickles (Like From the Old Country)
Close your eyes and imagine the pickle barrel. That’s what the taste of these crunchy tangy cukes will evoke. We add lots of garlic and dill, and more spicy seasonings than is traditional (heck, we like things hot), and they hit the right note after a week or so of fermenting. Adjust seasonings to your taste.In addition to being delicious, don’t forget that lacto-fermented foods are loaded with health benefits and some people even drink pickle juice for gastro health. For all ...
Consume Living Foods – Gut Feelings Will Come Alive
It's not the bacteria that causes illness, it's the terrain. - Louis PASTEUR (1822 - 1895)Since the dawn of time, humans have been creating and consuming living foods. No, we do not mean still-moving chickens or wriggling fish or even raw foods that have never been heated. We mean all of those fermented foods that leverage the special properties that the microbial world can bring us. These foods include yogurt, miso, tofu, sauerkraut, cheese, pickles, kimchi, beer, sourdough, and dozens ...
