One of my fondest memories of Christmas is the end of Christmas day, after all the fun chaos, eating, gift opening, carol singing, and family bonding. I would sit down with my immediate family, watch our favorite Christmas movie together, eat a fresh batch of chocolate chip cookies in our PJs, and my mom would […]
Kresha Faber
Hello, my name is Kresha. I’m the mom of three young children, the wife of an incredibly good man, an opera singer, a cloth diaper instructor, a writer, a foodie, and… I wear many hats.
http://nourishingjoy.com/Probiotic Fig Newton Butter
When I was younger, my high school had a small cart in the cafeteria that served as an a la carte during lunch time. It was full of snacks and way too much sugar. Chips, ice cream, candy bars, pop tarts – you name any junk food, and this cart had it. But every time […]
Creamy Homemade Peanut Butter
When starting the journey of a real-food lifestyle, many people miss the creamy, buttery texture of peanut butter. And let’s be honest, peanut butter is such a versatile food: from PB and Js, to veggie dip, to fruit toppers, the list of uses goes on and on. Unfortunately, most peanut butters contain loads of artificial […]
Lacto-Fermented Pickled Asparagus
Asparagus is a unique and nutritious vegetable that is high in Vitamins K and A, folate, and minerals. Asparagus is delicious baked, grilled, or steamed; but when you’re looking for another way to enjoy this veggie, try this lacto-fermented pickled asparagus recipe. The pickling process grants the asparagus a different flavor that will have you […]
How to Make Brown Sugar
Many recipes call for brown sugar, but store-bought brown sugar uses processed and refined sugar. By making your own brown sugar, you can avoid toxins and control the quality of the ingredients AND save money. Win-win! This simple and easy brown sugar recipe only calls for two ingredients and looks delicious. Give it a try! […]
