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Probiotic Mango Turmeric Smoothie Bowl

In my attempt to grasp at all things summer and consume copious amount of fresh produce, I forgot for a minute that mangos and turmeric are not particularly local to Chicago. I must have gone through gallons of this Mango Turmeric Smoothie in the past couple of weeks without admitting to myself that Mexico and Brazil are not really cozying up for fall picking the last standing mangos from their…

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#avocado #chia #kefir #mango #smoothie #turmeric

How to Make Natto, Japanese Superfood

Natto, Japanese Superfood

I’ve been thinking about making natto for years, but the implementation kept getting put on the back burner. This could be because there was never a shortage of fermentation projectsaround my house. After my mom was diagnosed with renal artery stenosis (weighing a whooping 120 pounds on a heavy day, with zero other risk factors), I started doing a lot of research about cardiovascular health. I…

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#fermentation #natto #soybean

Strawberry Cake Roll

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Ingredients Roasted Strawberries: 1 pint strawberries, hulled and quartered 1/4 cup sugar Jelly Roll Cake: 3 large eggs 2/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup warm water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour (I use spelt flour) 1 teaspoon baking…

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#cake #spelt flour #strawberry

Cashew Chicken

Ingredients Sauce: 2 tablespoons soy (or coconut aminos) 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons maple syrup 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger 2 cloves garlic, pressed 2 cups chicken bone broth

Ghee or coconut oil for cooking

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts or tenders, chopped into bite size pieces Salt…

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Russian Sprouted Fermented Rye - Red Rye Malt - Solod

Russian Solod (Malt) is a powder used in baking applications and alcohol production. It’s made from sprouted, dried, then ground berries of rye or barley. Other grains can be used as well, but are not nearly as popular (wheat, oats, rice and corn).

Types of Solod Malt

There are two main types of Russian malt – white barley and red rye. White barley malt goes to the kiln right after sprouting,…

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Salmon with Basil Pesto Butter

Salmon with basil pesto butter

2-3 salmon filets salt and pepper to taste

Butter 1 cup basil leaves 1 clove garlic 1/3 cup pistachios 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup butter a good squeeze of lemon

Process in food processor.

350ºF oven bake for 25 mins. (internal temp – 145ºF)

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Dr. Bieler's Soup

It’s finally summer, and my life starts to feel like a giant whirlwind again – kids’ activities, work travels, unavoidable dinners out, cookouts.. During times like this I crave simplicity and moderation more than ever. That’s when I turn to my tried and true fermented oat kissel, kefir flax seed and simple buckwheat porridge.

Another favorite remedy during the farmers market season is a…

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#food is medicine #green beans #kidney diet #soup #zucchini

Buckwheat Chai Porridge + Video

Coconut Buckwheat Chai Porridge

Porridge is a permanent breakfast fixture in my house, as my youngest one has a bowl every morning. With buckwheat being one of his favorites, I often wind up with a surplus of cooked buckwheat. No complaints here, since the little guy inherited the love for buckwheat from his mama. This buckwheat chai porridge incorporates flavors inspired by Masala chai – cinnamon, cardamom and ginger – all of…

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Poached Salmon with Probiotic Avocado Dill Sauce

Poached salmon is one of my favorite ways to prepare this fish. It’s very easy and flavorful, plus it doesn’t stink up the house during cooking like oven-baked fish does. Salmon and fresh dill are marriage made in heaven. Tangy fresh sauce made with kefir, avocado, dill and chives beautifully complements even the most unintended attempt at a healthy meal. And the combination of salmon red and the…

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100% Whole Grain Spelt Pumpkin Sourdough Bread

Yep, I’ve heard that it’s not October any more, but since packed pumpkin puree is available all year round, I figured I’d share this recipe for whole grain spelt pumpkin sourdough bread. And never mind that the daffodils are about to poke through the ground. I love love love rustic breads made with whole grains only – toasted crisp in the morning with a big pat of fresh butter. Nutrient dense,…

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Strawberry Mint Kombucha

Since in my world strawberry mojitos belong in the category of ‘best things ever’, it was only natural to use that flavor combination and create Strawberry Mint Kombucha. My favorite kombucha to date, it makes strawberry lemonade blush in shame for not having a bazilion of live probiotics, virtually no sugar and the ability to quench thirst better than most other beverages because of its high…

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Probiotic Chocolate Pudding {with sweet potato and dates}

In my quest for kid friendly recipes that incorporate ‘makes mom happy’ ingredients, I stumbled on this fun recipe of chocolate pudding with sweet potatoes. Just by looking at it, I could tell it had potential but I was very pleasantly surprised by the outcome. It was creamy and smooth without a hint of trying too hard to be something it’s not. I changed a couple of things to suit my personal…

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Homemade Orange Gummy Bears

Orange Gummy Bears

Gummy bears are such cute little treats, I always feel like I should be playing with them rather then eating. My kids really enjoy them as well but even my favorite natural brand is overly sweet and has some ingredients that make me wonder why they are there. Since I discovered these neat little molds, I’ve been obsessed with making my own. Only three ingredients, and a little patience go a long…

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Russian Brined Lingonberries {food + medicine}

Fermented Lingonberries

When I told my mom that I should write a post about Russian brined lingonberries, she casually said ‘why bother?’ She meant that not many people have access to lingonberries to begin with, and also that their unique tartness might not resonate with folks who didn’t grow up with them. That made me think of two things: I regularly gawk at foods in ethnic stores but skip right through them because I…

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Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies {Gluten & Grain Free}

Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies {Gluten & Grain Free}

Even with my overwhelming passion for baking, tinkering with sourdough and admiring the magic of gluten, I do go through stages of giving up grains every now and then. Without making it a religion, it helps me be more aware of the foods I eat and amounts I serve. Plus going back to our homemade Friday night pizza after a week of culinary asceticism of no grains, I am able to enjoy every bite so…

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Crispy Waffles {perfect with whole grain flour}

Saturday mornings are made for crispy waffles! Does anything in the world feel better than your kid going ‘mmm.. mom, this is the best’? Making memories, one meal at a time.. I always look for recipes that go well with 100% whole grain flour, which can be challenging to make appealing to a picky audience. I adore this whole grain rye spelt bread, a regular in our house, and this whole grain…

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Lemon Pudding {self-saucing}

Reminiscent of souffle, lemon pudding is a combination of melt-in-your-mouth spongy cake with a layer of cream. I have all the ingredients on hand any given day, and can quickly whip it together with no special prep. The layers separate on their own, with the cream collecting at the bottom. I’ve been making it for quite sometime but since it’s not a particularly photogenic dessert, I never liked…

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