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Fermented Salsa Recipe

Tamara Mannelly — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 15:00:00 +0000

My family loves chips and salsa…like seriously has a problem and can eat a whole bowl! I decided to ferment some fresh salsa to bring all of the benefits of fermented food to our taco nights! I could add some real sour cream, fermented jalapenos, fermented garlic and wow! I have probiotic rich toppings for...

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Fermented Kumquats

Kelly Liston — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 06:00:00 +0000

Can I just say that these fermented kumquats have been the best little orange surprise?? What that heck is a kumquat anyway? Kumquats are an edible fruit that closely resembles an orange, but is the size of an olive. The fruit can be eaten whole with the peel being slightly sweet and the center being...

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Pineapple Sauerkraut Recipe with Ginger and Turmeric

Tamara Mannelly — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 08:00:00 +0000

I have been wanting to add more ginger and turmeric to my diet because they are both such super powerhouses for nutrition. I often like to juice ginger and turmeric together, freeze in ice cube trays and use as ice cubes in water. This Pineapple Sauerkraut Recipe with Ginger and Turmeric is a great way...

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Frozen Granola Bars with Fermented Bananas

Tamara Mannelly — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 19:52:11 +0000

Frozen Granola Bars with Fermented Bananas You know we love sneaking fermented foods into many things! We love eating fermented foods plain. We love everything about fermented foods! We particularly like to ferment fruit so we recently decided to do something new! We fermented BANANAS and added them to a variation of our frozen granola bars! Our...

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What Causes Heartburn? Too Much Acid…Or Too Little?

Tamara Mannelly — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 08:00:00 +0000

Many Americans suffer from heartburn and acid reflux. It can be a very uncomfortable and persistent problem and, sadly, is very common. Do you ever wonder what causes heartburn? And, more importantly, how can you prevent heartburn? Have you ever experienced heartburn? I have on rare occasion and it is not pleasant. I can not...

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7 Benefits of Fermented Foods

Tamara Mannelly — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 02:00:13 +0000

Do you eat fermented foods? You should! Fermentation is a traditional form of preservation dating back thousands of years. Essentially, the bacteria naturally present on food begins breaking down sugars and starches in food. This produces lactic acid which halts the growth of ‘bad’ bacteria, so the food is preserved not rotted. Not only is...

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How to Support a Healthy Immune System

Tamara Mannelly — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 06:00:00 +0000

Each year I am determined to try to keep our immune systems as supported as possible. There is no doubt we are going to be exposed to everything…but I hope my family's immune systems are strong to fight off invading illnesses or, if we do get sick, to help us heal quickly. There are numerous things...

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4 Ways to Heal Your Eczema

Kelly Liston — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 05:00:00 +0000

Eczema. The allergic skin inflammation that results in a dry, itchy rash that just won't go away. Your doctor may have told you that there is no cure for eczema and you can only control it with a steroid cream between flare ups. Your doctor also may have even done allergy testing on you or...

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Fast Ferments – Chicagoland

Tamara Mannelly — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 16:00:00 +0000

Fermentation is an ancient form of food preservation full of enzymes and probiotics, which can help your digestion and health. Examples of common fermented foods are yogurts, kombucha tea, sauerkraut,...

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Fermented Grapefruit Juice

Tamara Mannelly — Wed, 07 May 2014 07:00:00 +0000

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...

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