Sour Cream Cake Donuts
On a recent social media post I read, someone posted an old-timey looking recipe for crullers. Naturally when I read “sour milk” I immediately thought “kefir“. Turns out it’s really …
Kefir Eggnog
Slow cured non-alcoholic eggnog made with kefir is a new spin on the iconic holiday beverage, and elevates it to new heights (literally!) It has a creamy, fizzy sweetness and …
Cultured Ice Cream
After struggling in vain to find an ice cream brand that really knows me and also meets my high standards for ingredients (simplicity and quality), I took matters into my …
Kefir Pumpkin Pie
A probiotic spin on a classic autumn/winter dessert recipe, from-scratch pumpkin pie with a graham cracker crust and pumpkin custard made with kefir. Serve with kefir ice cream, or lavender-infused …
Probiotic Tuna or Chicken Salad
Canned tuna isn’t my every day go-to protein, but I have been refreshing my earthquake supplies box (taking out older cans and replacing them), so I came across a few …
Kefir
Milk kefir (pronounced keh-FEER, or KEE-fur, I’ve even heard it as KEFF-eer) is made with the help of a colony of bacteria and yeasts (aka a SCOBY) which is organized …
Kefir Mac & Cheese
This is a rich, indulgent spin on America’s favorite comfort food! I did my best to substitute more nutrient dense and better sourced ingredients (gluten free pasta, sprouted flour, grass-fed …
Cauliflower Mash with Kefir
This is a simple, low carb recipe for cauliflower mash, made with milk kefir to give it a slightly tangy flavor and a probiotic boost. Cauliflower Mash with Kefir …
Sour Cream
It’s quite simple to make your own sour cream, using only good quality heavy cream, and a little store-bought sour cream as your “starter”. By making sour cream yourself, you …
Real Food Resources- San Diego
Several people have asked me about what I buy and where I shop for “real food”, so I decided to compile a list of resources and provide some definitions. Much …