I’m gonna be honest. I never EVER thought that I would make almond milk at home. I mean, I love raw milk! It is so yummy! And I love making milk kefir for my smoothies! I simply have no room in my life for nut milk. Until now. You see, we started the Whole 30. If you are not familiar … Read More
Sun Tea Recipe
Whenever I think of Sun Tea I am taken back to my childhood home, in the avocado green kitchen with blaze orange accents, where my mother would prepare her Sun Tea recipe week after week. She had this gallon sized jar, with a painted on picture of an orange sunset, that she used for her sun tea. She would set … Read More
Why You Should Supplement with Collagen – 10 Amazing Health Benefits
Supplement with Collagen At Oh Lardy, you know we love our bone broth! It is full of healing collagen, gelatin, minerals and has so many benefits for the body. We love to drink it like a tea, add it to sauces and stir fries, make soups, even use it in pancake mixes (yes, I have done that!!). Because of … Read More
How to Make Kombucha Tea at Home
This is Part Two in my series on kombucha tea. If you missed Part One, you can head over to ‘What is Kombucha…and Why Are People Drinking It?’ Kombucha tea is all the rage right now and you can find this probiotic, health beverage at many grocery stores in the refrigerated section. It is an ancient beverage, a fermented sweet … Read More
What is Kombucha and Why Are People Drinking It?
Do you keep hearing about kombucha tea and wondering what the heck it is? Are you already drinking kombucha and want to learn how to make it at home? We are beginning to see kombucha tea sold in more and more stores. It is a deliciously effervescent, slightly sour beverage that can be flavored with a variety of fruits … Read More
Ginger Bug – Fermented Ginger Bug Soda Recipe
I love making fermented vegetables and fruits. I like to have a variety in my fridge to choose from. Foods like sauerkraut, dilly carrots, fermented berries and more! We also like to have fermented beverages on hand as well. And, I am not talking about beer and wine (well, we like those too!). I am talking about beverages like kombucha … Read More
75+ Delicious Real Food Summer Desserts Recipes
It is that time of year! Hot summer days and fun summer desserts! Whether you have a potluck to go to or just want something sweet and refreshing at home. I have put together a round up of 75 delicious (and nourishing) recipes for summer desserts! Hope you enjoy!!! Sweet Drinks Lacto-Fermented Blueberry Soda from Fearless Eating Lacto-Fermented … Read More
A Real Food Thanksgiving Recipes Roundup
Can you believe turkey day is right around the corner? Where has time gone??? I am beginning to plan my menu and have been looking around for new and exciting Thanksgiving recipes. And, sure enough, some of my favorite bloggers have come through with some pretty cool dishes. And without further ado…here they are! Side Dishes: Acorn Squash Custard … Read More
Freezer Packs for your Smoothie Recipes
I love making smoothies! They are such an easy way to deliver nourishing food to our bellies! Smoothie recipes can be so versatile, too! You can throw anything you want into a blender and turn it into a smoothie! I am not saying that it will be good, but still. Creating your smoothie recipes doesn’t have to be tricky. All … Read More
Healthy Snack Ideas For Kids Who Play Sports
Fall is upon us. The children are back in school. Everyone is settling into a routine and many children are playing recreational sports…soccer, football, volleyball, and the like. Most of these recreational sports include snacks, after practice and after a game. Sadly, many of the snacks and drinks served are just highly processed, sugary, non-nutritious ‘food’. If you are wanting healthier … Read More
Make Your Own Green Powder
Is your garden overflowing with leafy greens? Do you have extra CSA or Farmer’s Market greens withering away in your fridge? I can answer yes to both of these questions! I hate wasting food, especially precious locally grown, organic produce! But sometimes, enough is enough! I can only cook and juice so many greens! What can you do to … Read More
Real Food Fourth of July BBQ Ideas
What are you doing for the Fourth of July this summer? Going to a barbecue? Want to change it up this year and bring a dish with REAL ingredients? I have put together a round up of great real food Fourth of July BBQ ideas from some of my favorite bloggers! Drinks Strawberry Basil Lemonade from The Organic Kitchen Homemade Flavored … Read More
‘Champagne’ Soda – A Healthy Soda Alternative That Kids Love
Are you looking for a fun, bubbly drink that your children will love and IS NOT soda? I have just the ticket for you. This recipe is easy to make, super fun to drink and economical (you get two batches of ‘soda’ from 1 bottle of juice)! This recipe seriously couldn’t be any easier! All you need is a plastic … Read More
A Kombucha Cocktail – a delightfully refreshing drink
The weather is starting to warm up and it is getting to be time for fun summer cocktails! My friend, Kristyn, turned me on to this concoction, a kombucha cocktail, and it is delicious! This might be my summer 2014 cocktail! If you are a Real Foodie, you probably have ventured into the world of kombucha! For those of you … Read More
Fermented Grapefruit Juice
At Oh Lardy we love our fermented foods. In my house, we go through fermented beverages very quickly! Our fermented orange juice and fermented apple juice are always a hit. I was getting a little tired of the sweetness of orange and wanted something different. A friend suggested I ferment grapefruit juice…so I did. And let me tell you, the … Read More
30+ Deliciously Healthy Green Drink Recipes
As you know, I have made the commitment to drink a green drink every day this month! Are you joining me? There are myriad recipes out there for green smoothies and green juices. The sky really is the limit with the combinations that can be made. Right now, my favorite are the following two recipes for fresh juice: Spicy Vegetable … Read More