The Nourishing Cook

Rhubarb 4 ways – a Yummy Early Spring Dessert

Kim — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:06:16 +0000

I found this post that went unpublished in early spring last year, and thought that you would enjoy it now since rhubarb is nearly ready! You can use only rhubarb, or combine with strawberries and/or raspberries for a yummy spring dessert. Below contains 4 recipes in one – compote (with or without berries), and mousse [...]

Here’s a Way to Be Happy and Healthy This Holiday Season

Kim — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 21:09:23 +0000

I have been a real foodie for about 6 years now. During that time, during holidays I always have tried cooking healthier versions of all of our holiday favorites. However especially in the beginning it was been too easy to revert back to old habits. Meaning, not the healthiest holiday baking and cooking. NOT THIS YEAR!! [...]

Homemade Holiday Gift – Raw No Cook Coconut Fudge

Kim — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 20:36:55 +0000

Need to get more coconut oil in your diet? This Coconut Almond fudge is a really yummy treat that would make a great holiday gift and is a great way to get healthy fats. It satisfies that chocolate craving that many of us have, but with the nutrients that we need. One piece of this [...]

Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Kim — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 19:00:27 +0000

My husband ate this soup! He is not a soup lover, but he ate it and liked it! This sounds like a small thing but in our house, it’s major progress. Since I’ve known him he won’t eat 99% of soups or stews. This is also a great way to use any turkey leftovers from [...]

Eggnog is NOT Just for the Holidays

Kim — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 03:21:10 +0000

Eggnog makes a quick and tasty breakfast, and if you have a milk allergy, you can also make it dairy/casein free with coconut milk tonic (or even just coconut milk)! This recipe has really been hitting the spot for me this week and is very satisfying. It’s not just for the holidays, but is great any time [...]

My Favorite Salad: Sauerkraut Coleslaw

Kim — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 17:57:08 +0000

In this recipe inspired by Nourishing Traditions, raw fermented sauerkraut is bumped up from condiment to side dish, and it’s a well deserved promotion. I love the salty sour sweetness of this salad. Really this is good any time of day, I’ve eaten it for breakfast with some good bacon, but it makes a great [...]

Homemade Real Food Gifts to Make Right Now

Kim — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 16:00:30 +0000

Last year the girls and I made gift bags full of homemade goodies for Christmas, and they were a big hit! So I thought I’d share some tips on how to make real food gifts for the holidays. Your gift Container – Bags or Boxes I didn’t put a lot of work into the bag [...]

Carrot is the New Pumpkin

Kim — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 22:44:42 +0000

Carrot is the new pumpkin! Yes I know there’s many of the larger orange orbs around right now in most areas, but please don’t forget the lowly carrot. Carrots deserve your support as they smaller, tasty and more portable! Ok yes that was weird, but carrots bring out the weirdness in me, maybe it’s all [...]

Pesto Time!

Kim — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 05:29:11 +0000

It’s fall and we are getting a TON of rain. I had to cut the basil plants down today, so I thought I would harvest everything and make pesto! I can’t wait to have a yummy Friday night dinner of pesto on brown rice pasta. This year we had amazing, productive basil plants that I [...]

My husband ate this Soup and Liked it!

Kim — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:21:23 +0000

For those of you that have been following the blog for awhile, you’re familiar with my husband Shawn. He is a meat & potatoes guy, the more beef and bacon, the better. He has also been averse to ANY soups and stews for pretty much his whole life, even if each separate ingredient is something [...]