Reviving Traditional Foods
Blackberry sorbet, with its deep, rich purple and its striking, mouth-puckering tartness, makes for a beautiful finish to a nourishing supper. And while some families may prefer to balance their tartness with a touch of honey, we prefer to serve this blackberry sorbet without added sweetener so the full flavor of the berries, including their [...]
I failed to participate in last week’s Nourishing Frugal Foods carnival, though I had intended to. Things have kind of slipped away from me lately. They just have. This week’s carnival is hosted at Keeper of the Home and focuses on Sides, Salads and Desserts. Though many will disagree with me, I don’t think [...]
It’s summer time, and in most corners of the northern hemisphere you can find the beautiful fruits and vegetables of the season: the cherries, strawberries, cucumbers as well as early season vegetables like radishes. So here’s some excellent recipes and posts from other bloggers who are celebrating nature’s bounty in a nourished, healthful way. [...]
Quickly becoming a staple on our table is clafoutis: peach, blueberry, raspberry. They’re sinfully easy to prepare and delightfully creamy. My toddler begs for them and can eat an entire recipe all by himself. While you can serve a blueberry clafoutis for dessert, it’s particularly good for a brunch or breakfast. To make Blueberry [...]
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Jenny McGruther is a wife, mother and cooking instructor specializing in real and traditional foods. Her work has been featured on CNN, the Globe & Mail, the Atlantic, the Christian Science Monitor, Denver Post and WebMD. Click here to learn more.
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