I thought ghee was going to be hard. I was afraid making ghee would be too wasteful (I mean butter is fabulous why would I want to throw any of it out). I was concerned that I couldn't make it taste as good as what I have previously purchased. I am happy to say that these things are just not the case. All I needed was a really good reason to jump into making it, going through the Whole 30 program was my good reason!
Fermented and Crispy, Sliced or Whole
My garden gave me cucumbers this year. Big cucumbers. More than I could use in salads. Bigger than I could pickle whole. I have attempted fermented pickle slices in the past, but they always turn to mush. Eventually I just skipped sliced pickles and made them whole, then I sliced them afterwards if needed.
GAPS, Gluten free, Homemade Staple, Real Food, cucumbers, ferments, paleo, preserving food | in Recipe 
I like this dish because it looks and tastes fancier than it actually is. I've been making this for several years now after first trying a slightly more labor intensive version (that called for ingredients I don't keep on hand). This recipe makes enough sauce to also cover your side dish and maybe even dip each and every bite into. I use my trusty cast iron skillet and my invaluable immersion blender to make this dish fast. It takes about 30 minutes from start to finish.
Grain Free, Keto, Low Carb, Real Food, paleo, primal, wheat free | in Recipe 
School has begun. My world, like most Moms, begins before the light of day has reached me. I am not a morning person. If I want to get a workout and shower in before I become my kids personal shuttle then I have exactly 15 minutes to get breakfast on the table. Real breakfast, full of real whole foods.
Cast Iron Skillet, Easy, Fast, GAPS, Grain Free, Keto, Low Carb, Real Food, Sugar Free, paleo, primal | in Breakfast, Recipe 
My focus for November is side dishes! I have fallen into a rut since the birth of our youngest; I either serve a simple salad with a ferment or a steamed and buttered vegetable with a ferment, or even just a ferment. I also tend to cook a lot of one pot meals (with vegetables in them!). I haven't given sides much thought at all over the past several months unless we were having company over. I love veggies, so it is time that I shine a proper spotlight on them for my family. I am excited to start digging out some of my older long unused side dish recipes, to experiment with what I have on hand, and to head back to Nourishing Traditions for inspiration.
Low-Carb, Real Food, Side Dish, Vegetables, paleo | in Food Thoughts