How to Make Coconut Yogurt

Nov 10, 2015 | Breakfast, Condiment, Kitchen Staples, Recipe, Snack | 6 comments

Giving up dairy doesn’t mean you have to give up delicious, creamy, probiotic-rich yogurt. Making homemade yogurt is simple, inexpensive and involves minimal tools. Not only will you skip all the weird additives in commercial dairy-free yogurt, the taste of homemade...

Golden Turmeric Chai Nut Milk + Infographic

May 14, 2015 | Beverage, Kitchen Staples, Recipe | 4 comments

There was a time after I discovered I was lactose intolerant when I thought all of my dairy-loving dreams had been crushed right before my eyes (and later was secretly thankful when I learned more about conventional dairy). At the time there weren’t many milk...

Power Pesto

Mar 4, 2015 | Condiment, Kitchen Staples, Recipe, Snack | 0 comments

I have to confess – I love a great dip. And who doesn’t? They’re the accessories of the snacking world, taking an otherwise boring crudité to an out-of-this-world snack. It’s even better when a dip can also stand in as a sauce or dressing. Power Pesto to the...

6 Tips for Buying and Storing Spices + Garam Masala, Dukkah and Pumpkin Spice Recipe

Dec 23, 2014 | Kitchen Staples, Recipe | 0 comments

If you’ve ever experienced freshly ground spices, you’ll know that the flavor and aroma are out-of-this-world compared to pre-ground. You can easily grind your own spices at home using a coffee grinder (used for spices only) or mortar and pestle to create customized...

Chocolate Nut Butter + Making the Perfect Nut Butter

Dec 17, 2014 | Condiment, Dessert, Kitchen Staples, Recipe, Snack | 0 comments

I love to make my own nut butters, my favorites being cashew, pecan and coconut or a combination thereof, but nothing tops the chocolate version. I try not to make it all too often because it disappears so fast—an attempt to save me from myself I suppose. While this...

Homemade Mustard

Dec 3, 2014 | Condiment, Kitchen Staples, Recipe | 2 comments

Mustard is one of those things that after you know how to make it you wonder why you ever wasted your money buying it from the store. It’s that easy. When you make your own you’re also avoiding all of the additives that come along with the packaged stuff....