Ma had sent them ginger-water. She had sweetened the cool well-water with sugar, flavored it with vinegar, and put plenty of ginger to warm their stomachs so they could drink till they were not thirsty. Ginger-water would not make them sick, as plain cold water would when they were so hot. Such a treat made…
How About Some Water Kefir?
I am gone from my computer for the next two weeks so the post you will be seeing are pre-scheduled. Last week I shared about the wonders of Kombucha. This week I want to share with you another amazing probiotic drink, Water Kefir. Many people have heard of dairy kefir before but water kefir is…
Blueberries Anyone?
Who doesn’t love blueberries? I’ve always enjoyed this tasty little fruit but is wasn’t until last summer that I fell in love with them. My friend Alisha who is a teacher at our school and I traveled to Michigan to visit our good friends the Whitted’s. We were blessed to stay a few nights at…
Sourdough Blueberry Muffins
PrintSourdough Blueberry MuffinsAuthor Katie Mae Stanley @ Nourishing SimplicityYield 12 -15 Ingredients1 cup sourdough starter2 cups whole wheat flour1/2 cup sucanat1/4 cup coconut oil, melted2 eggs, beaten1 tsp vanilla extract2 tsp baking soda1 cup fresh or frozen blueberriesInstructionsThe night before:In a medium bowl combine the sourdough starter and whole wheat flour.Stir in the melted…
The Wonders of Kombucha!
Want a to learn to make a “hip” drink that is delicious, beneficial for your health and that cost mere pennies to make? Kombucha is a beverage that has a favorite of mine for quite awhile. It is a traditionally fermented beverage whose roots are from Middle Asia/Russia. The people of that civilization have known…