Reviving Traditional Foods
Homemade horseradish found its way to our table this week, and it’s hot – painfully hot, pleasurably hot, perfectly hot. When fresh horseradish root appears at market, which is rarely, I fight my way to it – elbowing into the stand before the other Weston A Price Foundation and fermentation enthusiasts in my community can [...]
Fresh, homemade mayonnaise is a real treat and, when made with good quality ingredients, it can be deeply nourishing. Unrefined, extra virgin olive oil provides vitamin E and monounsaturated fats while the addition of raw, pastured egg yolk provides omega-3 fatty acids, lecithin and enzymes. This recipe makes approximately 1 cup of wasabi mayonnaise. [...]
From time to time, I get tired of vinaigrettes and want something more substantial in a dressing. This Ranch Dressing based on Fil Mjolk a Scandinavian cultured dairy food which you can buy online at Cultures for Health or swap by visiting the Cultures & Starters exchange. The dressing is flavorful and [...]
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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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