I lead a busy life (we all do), and I do my best take advantage of the time I have. Therefore, planning and preparation are two things that have become habits for me. That is why I decided to learn how to do the kombucha continuous brew method.
Here is just a quick summary of the equipment that I use and/or recommend. We all know that starting off with the best quality ingredients makes all the difference in the outcome of a recipe.. the same goes with having the right equipment.
Bottling Kombucha is simple, and perhaps it’s silly to create a posting just for bottling the yummy liquid probiotic drink, but I realize the art of simplifying things for those who are new to the art of …. well, anything actually. Why limit it to just the art of fermenting?… read more »
When I first started making my own kombucha, and I’m not going to fib, I was flat out nervous, but as time went on and I gained more knowledge and more experience… that nervousness turned into curiosity and confidence. If I can get there… so can you!
Most unflavored kombucha drinks have roughly 2-6 grams of sugar per 8-ounce glass.Do you know how much is in your home brewed kombucha?
There are a variety of ways you can manipulate the flavor of your kombucha. One of them is through a second fermentation process that will also add more effervescence. To Create Good Effervescence There are two factors that come into play with secondary fermentation, and that is a tight fitting… read more »
Kombucha is a fermented tea (yes, this stopped me in my tracks for many years learning that). It’s made with a starter culture called a SCOBY (Symbiotic Colony of Bacteria and Yeast), also referred to as a mother. Just like raw apple cider vinegar. It is a probiotic of life’s energy. Pro = in favor… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ If you like a bit of sharp-slightly-spicy-fire-breathing-nose-burn-flavor… this kale chip just might be up your alley. Of course, you can control the amount of horseradish you add which will determine the burn. Let’s set the record straight Horseradish is no radish, and it’s got nothing to… read more »
I started my journey of kombucha making, with the continuous brew method. The whole knee-knocking process was new to me, so whether I decided to learn to batch brew or continuous brew… it was all the same me. After some research, I decided on continuous brew for various reasons. For… read more »
I have been making kale chips for many years now, and I want to point out a few things that I have learned along the way. Each step of my kale-filled journey has been bringing me closer and closer to perfection. I am pretty confident in saying that you might… read more »
Creamy, cheesy, full of flavor, with a slight twinge of sweetness… those are the adjectives that come to mind whenever I lick the bowl clean. Outside of the delicious taste, I love that this cheese is plant-based (sweet potato), customizable, low-fat, oil-free, and freezable! Enjoy it poured over steamed broccoli… read more »
These noodles are fresh, crisp, and below to the cruciferous vegetable family! Daikon is an unusual type of white, winter radish that can typically be found year round in the grocery store.
For the love of all things un-fried, bean-less and beef-less… these raw vegan burritos have become the love of my life.
The peas add a slight sweetness and a chunky texture and they intensify the color of the avocado. With the addition of the pease, the guacamole keeps its bright hue in the fridge for a few days without turning brown around the edges.
These chips have an authentic chip-crunching sound which sounded something like (this). Seriously, I am not pulling your apron strings!
Do you ever find yourself eating the same topping on your porridge over and over…day in, day out? It’s easy to get stuck in a rut. Been there, done that, the T-shirt never came as promised. In today’s post, I will be sharing some ideas with you…just enough to get… read more »
Potatoes are an incredibly healthy source of fuel. They are nutrient-packed and have no fat, sodium, or cholesterol. These eco-friendly self-wrapped veggies are jam-packed with essential vitamin B6, fiber, magnesium, and antioxidants. Did you know that they have more potassium than a banana and nearly half your daily value of… read more »
Steel-cut oats are an excellent source of soluble fiber that also acts as a prebiotic food, which, in turn, feeds the friendly bacteria in your gut. The ripple effect is that it turns around and helps the gut bacteria produce nutrients for your colon cells and leads to a healthier… read more »
Recipes are all about combining ingredients to make wholesome, delicious, and nutritious dishes. Some stand alone, such as oats, rice, grits, and so forth. Of course, we typically add other ingredients to suit our taste buds, but I also like to combine base ingredients to enhance the nutritional value. No… read more »
Ricotta is a soft cheese that has a fine, moist, grainy texture, and is often compared to cottage cheese in the dairy world. This recipe is a vegan version… made with just a few ingredients, you can soon be enjoying your Ricotta cheese soon!
Awaken your taste buds with these sweet, organic, fruity raspberry crackers. Made from fresh raspberries, as well as some that have been freeze-dried at the peak of freshness. I hope you enjoy this Spring-time treat! Blessings, amie sue
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A totally vegan, raw, gluten-free, nut-free burrito!
Last week I shared a blog post with you that explained all the neat NouveauRaw features and upgrades that we have been and are currently working on. Today, we were able to check another one off our list… A Personalized Members Home Page! We realized after a while that it was… read more »