CHEESESLAVE

I had a great time talking to Peggy Sutton, owner of To Your Health Sprouted Flour Co. Peggy is so sweet and such a pleasure to talk to. Being from Alabama, she’s got that adorable Southern accent. I also love that Peggy is a successful businesswoman. She’s a real inspiration to me! She’s a shining example that you can do what you love and make a living at it, while at the same time making the world a better place.

Have you seen the price of vanilla extract lately? Especially organic vanilla extract. A whopping $20 for 8 ounces at my local health food store. Considering all the baking I’ve been doing lately, I knew I had to find a way make my own vanilla extract.

I’m thrilled to announce the winner of Bruce Fife’s new book, “Cooking with Coconut Flour”. To those of you who did not win, don’t despair! I’m going to be running a lot more contests going over the next few months. In fact, I’m launching another contest in the next few days! YES! Zukay is giving away a FULL CASE (6 jars) of lacto-fermented salsa and relish. The salsa is to die for and I am crazy about the relish, too — especially in tunafish salad.

Who doesn’t love pie? Apple pie, pecan pie, coconut cream pie… mmm! A savory pie makes a wonderful dinner, especially on a cold winter night. (Check back — I’ll soon be posting a recipe for Steak & Kidney Pie. You could also make Chicken Pot Pie or Quiche Lorraine.)

Be honest. Are you intimidated at the thought of trying to make pie crust from scratch? If so, you’re not alone. Most people think making pie crust is hard. But it’s actually quite easy. You’ll be astonished at how simple it is to make the most delicious, flaky, perfect pie crust.

I’ve been really enjoying this cookbook, “Cooking with Coconut Flour” by Bruce Fife. I just can’t believe how great all the recipes turn out. Coconut flour blueberry muffins, coconut flour bacon & cheese muffins, coconut flour pancakes. Everything has been delicious!
And as many of you know, coconut is so good for you. Coconut flour [...]

It’s Christmastime, the season to give and receive. Of course, what I want more than anything is more gadgets and whosie-whats-its for my kitchen. And once again I’m sure my husband has absolutely no idea what to buy me.
Dear Husband, this post is for you. Just click and add to cart.
I don’t blame Dear Husband [...]