I know that a lot of people claim that dairy is too Neolithic to have any place in a paleo-style diet - in fact, I have seen claims that anything you can't pull off a bush or kill with a sharp stick does not belong in our diet. Hmm, a little extreme much? While 10,000 … Continue reading Milk kefir bliss!
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Fermentation Fun with Friends
On Thursday, October 18th, I had the privilege of teaching a lovely group of people about lacto-fermentation. The space we used was The Red River General Store at 5700 Henderson Highway - for my friends in the local Jewish community, that's the old Stern store. I was stunned to discover how many people were sentimentally … Continue reading Fermentation Fun with Friends
Kombucha Love
So I've developed this thing for fermented foods and drinks. They are supposed to be really good for a damaged gut, and G-d knows I've got one of those. So I started buying kombucha at the store. Tastes good, maybe half a glass every morning followed by a glass of water really makes me feel … Continue reading Kombucha Love
Fermented Kale – Cinderella on my counter
Doesn't look very appetising, does it? I should have photographed it in its original mason jar, it looked prettier there. Regardless, let me introduce you to a batch of lacto-fermented kale. I've been making kale chips, as my faithful readers know. I do think they are yummy, and an excellent use for my dehydrator. But … Continue reading Fermented Kale – Cinderella on my counter
This Kosher Paleo Steer Has Sharp Horns
Torn between two lovers, feeling like a fool ... loving both of you is breaking all the rules ... remember that song? It's how I feel when I think about keeping kosher, and keeping paleo. Mary McGregor sang about a woman who loves two men at the same time, for the different things they … Continue reading This Kosher Paleo Steer Has Sharp Horns
Thoughts on Mayonnaise, Paleo and Local Eating
So I decided to make mayonnaise today. I grabbed my blender (a cheapo from Superstore - maybe one day I'll have a really good one, but this will have to do for now), and my printout of Sarah Fragoso's paleo mayonnaise recipe, and off I went. I've made it before and loved it (especially with … Continue reading Thoughts on Mayonnaise, Paleo and Local Eating
Spring Paleo Manitoba Supper
Yesterday I was at Petrasko Bros picking up some bedding plants, and of course I had to get a picture of this sign. It just shows how Manitobans feel about spring and summer, after six months of the white stuff on the ground. This year actually was pretty good, spring was early and we had … Continue reading Spring Paleo Manitoba Supper
The Great Manitoba Food Bloggers’ Bake Sale!
Wow. That was quite the experience. The Manitoba Food Bloggers were having a bake sale in support of Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution, so I decided to join in. They were being supported by the Manitoba Canola Growers, so I modified the Better Brownies recipe I got through the Fast Paleo website. Paleo frowns on vegetable … Continue reading The Great Manitoba Food Bloggers’ Bake Sale!
True Confessions about Fish
OK, I'm going to come out of the closet. After 18 years as a lacto-ovo vegetarian, I've decided to include fish in my diet. Not just any fish - it's got to be wild-caught, not farmed, and preferably labelled with one of the sustainable fishery seals, so I can be reasonably confident no dolphins, whales … Continue reading True Confessions about Fish
Dr. Terry Wahls – A Prophet for Our Time
I have just watched the most amazing video I have seen in a long time. A woman named Terry Wahls gave a talk at TEDxIowaCity, describing how she cured herself of secondary progressive MS. She's a physician - and after seven years of "the best treatment", including chemotherapy, was in a situation where she was … Continue reading Dr. Terry Wahls – A Prophet for Our Time