Category: appetizers
-
5 Recipes From My Mother’s Kitchen
My Mom is an absolutely AMAZING cook! I’d like to think my love of cooking came from watching her work magic in the kitchen. Like my Grandmother before her, it seemed that Mom didn’t measure anything or directly follow any recipe. She could take any recipe, change amounts, or remove/change ingredients entirely and come up…
-
Israeli Unleavened Bread~ The Flatbread of the Bible
I’m back from a 2 year hiatus from blogging on my little kitchen blog. My reintroduction to blogging began on July 26, 2022, my 53 birthday, with the reopening of my spiritual blog The Wholistic Hiker. (Originally My Walk in the Woods) Here is a quote the article I posted that day. I’ve been really…
-
The Wellness Mindset ~ Recipes: Creamy Cilantro Avocado Dressing
Today, on my main blog, I discussed the benefits of 1 daily avocado in relation to dementia prevention. So, I thought it only right to include at least one avocado recipe here. I love avocado, but my better half does not. I’d like to try and incorporate this healthy fruit into our daily diet, but…
-
20 LOST RECIPES FROM THE PIONEERS: WHAT THEY COOKED IN THEIR JOURNEY WESTWARD
Today’s post is quick, but very cool, at least to me. 😊 Below is a link to an article which highlights 20 actual pioneer recipes, which were used during their journey to begin a new life. You have everything from “mud apples” and “chuckwagon beans”, to “vinegar lemonade” and “dutch oven trout”. I hope you…
-
5 Fermented Food Recipes to Improve Gut (& brain) Health
Did you know that a 80% of the immune system is in the gut? Did you also know that most neurotransmitters, such as serotonin and melatonin largely made in the gut? Scientific research now proves a direct link between gut health and brain health. When the gut is healthy, the brain is healthy…and vice versa!…
-
The healing benefits of broth with 2 recipes (vegan option)
The last couple of weeks I’ve been talking about ways to prevent illness by boosting the immune system with natural foods such as camu camu, elderberry or oil of oregano. Well, what happens if you’ve done everything you can to prevent it, but you still get sick? You, or someone you love, can make some…
-
Insomnia Fix ~ Recipes: 5 Tryptophan Rich Snack Recipes to Help you Sleep
Experts always tell you not to eat at night. However, when you have insomnia, you are willing to try anything. In my last Insomnia Fix article, posted yesterday, I recommended adding tryptophan rich foods into your diet. Why? Tryptophan is a precursor to melatonin. Everyone knows the sleepy effect a big Thanksgiving dinner has on…
-
The Wellness Mindset ~ Recipes: Paleo Versions of 5 Favorite Comfort Foods
As a sufferer of chronic sinus migraines, I have reluctantly come to realize that grains, dairy and I just don’t get along. For more than 10 years I was gluten-free. Giving up gluten helped rid my body of chronic psoriasis and arthritis. However, my sinus headaches persisted and gradually worsened over the years. I searched…
-
Middle Age Pathway Recipes: 8 Healthy Holiday Recipes
Ahh, the holidays season is here! During this time of year, full of sugary treats and fattening snacks, it’s good to have a few healthy recipes in your box. Have no fear! I’ve got you covered. Today, I’m have 8 healthy holiday recipes, with videos and printable recipes! I hope you enjoy! BRIE STUFFED MUSHROOMS…
-
10 Last Minute Party Recipes
Hello everyone! In honor of halloween, I’ve compiled a list of 10 last minute party ideas. I tried to find unique ideas and not your standard “crostini” or “marinated olives”. We often dread planning a party. We want it to be fun and creative, but don’t have time to spend on elaborate appetizers. I hope…
The Purple Almond Kitchen 