Tepache
I love pineapple! Just the thought of it takes me right back to Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Hawaii… Fun times! This sun filled fruit is not only great in piña coladas, but in rice dishes, soups, upside down cakes, fresh slices for breakfast… Whenever I remove the skin, I always feel a little guilty to throw […]
5 Fun DIY Garden Projects
There is so much activity in our garden this time of year. Birds are mating, nesting, some of our fruit trees are flowering, other are starting to bud, our vegetable garden is already producing abundant greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula, radishes, carrots…) 1. About the birds and the bees… So we counted 6 nests just under […]
Quick Gluten-Free High Protein Crackers
It is time to make some crackers! Why making them when you can buy so many different kinds? They are healthier, and you skip all the packaging. You also control the amount you make and the spices you use. With Summer fast approaching, these crackers will come handy for yummy dips like Baba Ganoush, and […]
Crispy Curry Rice Pancakes (gluten-free)
If you have ever ordered scallion pancakes in Chinese restaurants, chances are, you will love this gluten-free alternative that delivers on taste and texture. You probably figured out by now that I love all things that resemble crepes, pancakes, tortillas, wraps. It must be my French upbringing. There is so much you can do with […]
Lion’s Mane Pepper Steaks
The world of mushrooms will not cease to amaze me! I grew up only knowing a few types: baby bella, the most commonly found in grocery stores, but kind of on the bland side. At the farmer’s market, I discovered many more like bolete, chanterelle, porcini, morels, truffles. But they were more like expensive delicacies […]
Dandelion Golden Syrup
Tis the time of year when dandelion flowers are everywhere! I was doing a little weeding and couldn’t believe how many bright yellow flowers were on our lawn. That’s Spring for you! Three things can happen with them: they either end up being mowed down, they can grow into beautiful delicate seed head that the […]
Beet Kvass Probiotic Drink
Probiotic rich beverages have gained in popularity as more and more people discover first hand their health benefits. Whether it is kombucha, kefir drinks, probiotic seltzers, tepache, we love them. So, what exactly are probiotics? They are living organisms that make up the good bacteria in our gut, a.k.a. microbiome. No wonder, they are regularly […]
