Everyone loves homemade lemon squares! These refreshing sweet and lightly tart lemon squares are the best. This lemon bar is the ideal, with a buttery crust that is sturdy but tender enough to bite through and a thick and luscious filling with a balance of sweetness and tangy lemon brightness. The following is an excerpt from The Fruit Forager’s Companion by Sara Bir. It has been adapted for the web. Lemon bars always have too much crust and not enough filling for my liking. I fixed ... Read the Post
Classic Lemon Bar Recipe
Elderflowers & Elderberries (+ Drink Recipe!)
We should just change the name of summer to elderberry season. It’s the perfect time to pick these berries (which aren’t actually berries) and make delicious jams, drinks, and sauces. Cooking or fermenting elderberries is crucial to unlocking their flavor. Once they are processed you will actually have an end product with plenty of health benefits as opposed to the raw berries which will get you sick. At the end of this post we have included a recipe for an elderberry gin drink, called “Bug ... Read the Post
Tasty Ways to Use Pumpkin Seeds (+ Cilantro & Pumpkin Seed Pesto Recipe)
As much as we love pumpkins, sometimes it can be a challenge to figure out how to take advantage of all those nourishing seeds. Packed with rich nutrients such as magnesium, zinc, and plant-based omega-3s, these seeds are certainly worth the extra effort in the kitchen. If you’re tired of the standard roasting drill, try some of the following alternative ways to enjoy pumpkin seeds. But first, remember to soak your seeds. All seeds, as well as nuts, grains, and beans, ... Read the Post
Sweet Fermentation: Strawberry Kvass Recipe
Before we get to this delicious kvass recipe, let's chat a bit about the health benefits of berries. Berries are some of the most healthful foods, and summer is the season of the berry. From strawberries to blueberries to cherries, summer brings these healthful fruits to our tables. They are more affordable in summer, being in season. Here are some of the more commonly available berries and their health benefits. Strawberries These popular fruits are the base for desserts and snacks that range ... Read the Post
Boost Your Energy Level By Eating More Yogurt
In our house, yogurt is not just a simple food, but rather a nutritional powerhouse that we cannot get enough of. We have made it a habit to prepare our own yogurt whenever possible, following the delightful process outlined in my post: How to Make Your Own Yogurt. The satisfaction of crafting our own is truly unparalleled. However, on those hectic days when time is at a premium, we opt for purchasing organic yogurt that aligns with our commitment to healthy living. The benefits of ... Read the Post
How Meditation Can Help You Find Balance with Exercise & Food
If you have a regular fitness routine, you've probably noticed how much more you get out of your workout when you are mindful and present. Of course, aerobic exercise is good for your health and leads to emotional vitality by increasing the production of endorphins. Meditation is known to be awesome for our psychological health too. This is because it allows us to relax. But is there a benefit to practicing meditation in relation to finding balance with our food and exercise? For many people, ... Read the Post
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