I had the unique opportunity to with a friend of mine who specializes in cocktails for a month during February and March of this year, where we traded real foodie skills. I taught her the basics of Indian cooking, and she taught me all about making cocktails from scratch! Now some of you may be scratching your…
This March, I was lucky enough to stay with Lindsey from Homemade Mommy, and she made me one of her South African hot toddies one evening. I really enjoyed it—enough to make it again. :) Today, I’ve taken her recipe and tweaked it a little to make it my own. This drink is perfect at…
Before I stopped at Kendahl’s from Our Nourishing Roots on my VGN Tour, I was convinced I didn’t like alcohol. I’ve tried a few things over the years: beers, whiskey, gin, rum, vodka, tequila, brandy, wines… But none of them have ever appealed to me. Wine gives me a headache. Beer is too filling. Shots…
What could be more comforting or nostalgic than a warm cup of homemade hot chocolate with marshmallows in your hands in the winter time? This recipe combines just three ingredients to make a rich cup of hot chocolate. Whipped raw cream or homemade marshmallows make this drink truly decadent. Tonight, I whipped up some homemade…
Want a holiday eggnog without the stabilizers, high fructose corn syrup, carrageenan, and other thickeners? This homemade eggnog recipe is super easy and delicious, and it can be made dairy-free and sugar-free, as well! Eggnog is a classic tradition and is only made better by using real food ingredients, like whole cream, raw milk and…
Lately, I’ve been giving away a lot of my extra kefir grains, so Frank and I decided to make a video to show our friends how to make kefir. If you have any questions that aren’t answered by the FAQ, please ask them in the comments! ~Courtney FAQ Q. Where can I get kefir grains?…