Since becoming a major fan and advocate for tallow which is rendered fat from cattle or other ruminate animals – see this post – I will fry just about anything with confidence (and immense satiety). Ulu is such a versatile Continue Reading →
So my last post was about my love for rendered animal fat. But if it wasn’t for making bone broth I may not have gone so far as to question what beef tallow is and differentiate between that and lard. Continue Reading →
My greatest and latest inspiration is fat. Fat is beautiful. Fat is also very controversial. I had some socially engrained fat-phobic years in my past and went so far as to lose my hair over it. (I’m serious) My locks Continue Reading →
The day prior to making these I stumbled upon an overbearing ripe guava tree. I had to glean. With a small bounty in hand I washed, cut and pureed this local delight into a sauce that would continue to tug Continue Reading →
Cooking for me is about empowerment. If it wasn’t for leftovers, scraps, bits and pieces here and there I may not be so inspired – at least by one very important component – resourcefulness. Being savvy saves. It saves time, Continue Reading →
I often buy nuts and seeds in bulk because I prefer making their butters from home. Despite going through jars & jars of this salty, slightly sweet and filling decadence, nut butters aren’t the only thing I enjoy making (and Continue Reading →
Here is a fun and flexible take on pudding made from coconut, cacao and a few tid-bits from the pantry. I manage to do a little something different every time and tinker with the sweetness. I suggest you do the Continue Reading →
Wow. What’s not to love about Coconut. It’s entirely useable. Everything from the liquid interior to the hard outer shell. Coconut has equally benefited my body it has the landscaping of my home. This post is homage to this amazing Continue Reading →
What to do when you have a surplus of fruit, in this case, bananas? Sure we can freeze them. Yes, banana bread is a delight. But there’s more. Vinegar is an excellent proactive option for using up fruit that needs Continue Reading →
The breadfruit tree is the super hero of fruit trees! A relative of the mulberry, this tree will bear up to 150-200 fruits per year with under 10 hours of energy input. That is a LOT of food for very Continue Reading →
