KitchenNut

*Okay, really, these are only “paleo” if you sub them with sun butter, almond butter, cashew butter or the like. So, pick your butter and go with it. :) In a small saucepan, melt on super-low heat: 4 Tablespoons [58 g] coconut oil Add to a 2 cup (or larger) liquid measuring cup, and whisk […]

I rather detest “diet trends” and such, but having a daughter that is gluten-intolerant, can’t have dairy and “shouldn’t have” eggs hasn’t left me much choice. I’ve tried developing/substituting recipes, but if you’re a frequent reader, I do *not* believe in substitutions. I believe a well-tested recipe is good and final…when you start subbing, too […]

In preparation for some birthday cupcakes, my friend asked me if the recipe would have any dairy (as her daughter is lactose-intolerant). She mentioned that her daughter can tolerate butter, but not “milk.” In my scientifically-curious mind, I had to set about understanding why that might be! And truth-beknown, sure enough…the lactose is in the […]

Hubby sent me an interesting link today…as soon as I saw the title, my eyebrows had to raise. It is RecipeNut.com  Oddly enough, it is the exact same idea I had when I first began the website “KitchenNut.” A few years ago, hubby and I met with some developers in the Twin Cities to find […]

4 tablespoons organic refined coconut oil 10 ounces organic marshmallow creme 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon organic vanilla extract 4 cups [150 grams] Whole Grain Brown “Rice Krispies” cereal Using the coconut oil, grease a 9 x 9 commercial cake pan. Line with unbleached parchment paper and grease. Melt coconut oil over medium heat in […]

1. Celery Celery has no protective skin, which makes it almost impossible to wash off the 64 chemicals that are used on crops. Alternatives: organic celery, broccoli, radishes, and onions. 2. Peaches 62 pesticides are regularly applied to these delicately skinned fruits in conventional orchards. Alternatives: organic peaches, watermelon, tangerines, oranges, and grapefruit. 3. Strawberries […]

Grab some organic herbal teas–Summer flavors, of course, such as Raspberry, Lemon-Lime, Orange, Blueberry, etc. Bring 16 oz [4 cups] of filtered water to a boil; remove from heat and steep [soak] four bags for five minutes. Cool and put in large mason jar. Refrigerate. When the mood hits, add half cold water and half […]