Pumpkin custard, faintly sweet and deeply nourishing, finds its way to our Thanksgiving table each year. One of my favorite desserts, pumpkin custard is suitable for those who adhere to gluten- or grain-free diets, serving as a perfect and elegant substitute for classic pumpkin pie. I love the gentle sweetness, the rich and creamy texture [...]
Molasses Custard
Gently flavored by blackstrap molasses – a mineral-rich, natural sweetener – this custard has quickly become a favorite dessert in our home, and one my four-year-old relishes. Molasses custard is well-suited to winter’s supper tables – it’s soft, sweet and satisfying. Dense in wholesome fats from pastured egg yolks and fresh cream, molasses custard is [...]
Pumpkin & Molasses Custard
Pumpkin custard is a perfect, nourishing autumn dish. Packed with beta carotene, antioxidants, vitamin C, potassium and other micronutrients, this dish is rich in flavor and nutrition. Flavored by molasses, cinnamon and unrefined cane sugar the custard may take on an unappetizing brown color; however, if you serve it in a [...]
10 Healthy Treats for Kids
Preparing healthy treats for kids can be a challenge. Picky palates seem to prefer junk over wholesome, natural and healthy treats, but even the pickiest kids may find a treat among this list of healthy treats for kids that suits their liking. Many of these are stand-by healthy treats for my family: figs [...]
Honey Custard
I love custard, but learning to make it well has proven challenging. This custard is slightly sweet thanks to the addition of a small amount of honey. The nutrients in custard are maximized by the use of eggs from pastured hens and unhomogenized milk from grass-fed cows. This custard makes enough for eight generous [...]



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