This is a great dip raw but can also be baked if desired. Fermenting the cashews add beneficial bacteria, which will be lost if baked. However, there are still benefits from fermenting first. The phytonutrients will become more bioavailable and the nuts will be more digestible. There is some evidence that some strains of bacteria [...]

Why? Why not. I’m not saying this is something I do or will do again. But there’s prebiotic value in the rind. So, we can and perhaps we should. And I did. Check out the video to see what happened. Recipe This recipe has gut health benefits with or without the watermelon rind because carrots, [...]

This is a traditional recipe with a modern twist. Don’t knock it until you try it as weird as it might seem. It is moist and light. This recipe dates back to the 1950’s so to update it, I have suggested adding either some cinnamon or chili powder as an option as both work well [...]

Here we are - the last day of the 7 Days of Cocoa. Why 7 days and why cocoa? Who knows. Seemed like a good thing to do when I started. I am just that into cocoa right now. And if I hadn't been, I would not have discovered how much I love white cocoa [...]

The white cocoa was so good, I had to revisit it.  The 7 Days of Cocoa is all about taking a beverage that's already has many benefits and adding more benefits. In the process, and this is the key, something new, that tastes great, is created. So on Day 6, I am making the white [...]

Today’s cocoa is with homemade coconut milk. Even though you may be already using coconut milk, you may want to try making your own. Taste so much better than anything you can buy and it has no additives. It’s also extremely easy to make. I usually will choose full-fat organic cow’s milk for cocoa. But [...]

Now it’s time for something different. White cocoa! This is not made with white chocolate. That might be what some people would do but I like to control the quality of all my ingredients. It's very simple to make – you just have to find some organic, fair-trade cocoa butter. Fortunately, a trip to the [...]