Last week I gave away one of my favorite kitchen tools – a Cuisinart immersion blender valued at $90. This is the immersion blender I use for preparing pureed soups and other favorite foods. I’m pleased to announce that April K. won the blender! So she’ll be blending up some serious soups in no time. [...]
Giveaway: Healthy Whole Grains Class
February 7, 2012 By 16 Comments
Did you know that a simple process can actually increase the nutrients your body absorbs from whole grains? Or that that self-same process can actually deactivate irritating antinutrients found in grains? Indeed, despite the current emphasis on whole grains by the dietary powers-that-be, consuming whole grains doesn’t do much for you and, in fact, might [...]
Reader Questions: All About Grains
February 3, 2012 By 11 Comments
Confused about grains? You’re not alone! It seems that everyone is telling you – to either get more and more whole grains or to give them up entirely. And, at Nourished Kitchen, we receive a lot of questions about the proper preparation of whole grains. And while about 30% of readers adhere to a grain-free [...]
Get $10 Off a Berkey Sport Bottle!
February 1, 2012 By 1 Comment
Last week LPC survival gave away a beautiful Big Berkey water filtration system to one lucky Nourished Kitchen reader (I’m sure Steve K. is thrilled! I know I would be.) But if you’re not Steve, LPC survival has been gracious enough to offer a special discount exclusively for Nourished Kitchen readers. They’re offering a special [...]
My Favorite Things: Dolphin Watching, Fennel Pollen & the Mindful Carnivore
January 30, 2012 By 18 Comments
It’s hard to believe it’s the end of January already. January feels like it’s flown by, and I’m still searching for my footing. Putting the month behind me – having read some very good books, cooked some good dishes, found new blogs – I wanted to share with you some of the highlights of my [...]
Giveaway: Cuisinart Immersion Blender ($90 Value)
January 26, 2012 By 80 Comments
I love my immersion blender. No, really. I love my immersion blender. You see, broth comprises a huge aspect of our diet and, as a result, so do soups. And the immersion blender makes it so easy to prepare simple pureed soups like curried lentil soup with coconut and I also use it frequently with [...]
Blueberry Almond Crumb Muffins
January 25, 2012 By 65 Comments
The Thing About Blueberries . . . is that they don’t grind their Harleys over the hot desert tarmac, or throw eight-course dinner parties at Monet’s garden in Giverny, or eat jellied eels from a stall in London. Because – let’s face it – blueberries are homebodies. Plump, delectable little delights that know all too [...]
Sourdough Black Forest Cake
January 23, 2012 By 20 Comments
In our home, one of our favorite cakes for special occasions is Black Forest Cake, a scrumptious torte made from layers of dark chocolate cake, sour cherries, and cherry-flavored whipped cream. As we’ve sought to eat more nourishing and traditional foods, I’ve wondered how best to prepare the rare sweet treat like this one, but [...]
Pantry Paratus Discount: $10 Off an Order of $60 or More.
January 20, 2012 By 8 Comments
Last week, Pantry Paratus offered to giveaway a tortilla press and bag of white wheat to a lucky Nourished Kitchen reader. The winner’s been announced and Victoria (entry #3700) has won the giveaway! But, if you’re not Victoria, I’ve still got a bonus for you. Pantry Paratus has generously offered all Nourished Kitchen readers a [...]
Giveaway: Big Berkey Water Filter ($258 Value)
January 20, 2012 By 407 Comments
Yesterday, I wrote extensively about why it’s important to filter your drinking water (and your cooking and bathing water, too). So I know you’ll be thrilled that this week’s giveaway is a Big Berkey system valued at $258. This is the system we use in my home, and I love it. It’s simple, clean, attractive [...]
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