Our Nourishing Roots

REAL FOOD 101: How to Make Fresh Pasta

by Our Nourishing Roots May 16, 2012

Since I am about one quarter Italian, I tend to like the delicious foods of my ancestors.  I also enjoy any sunshine I please, since between my Italian skin and taking fermented cod liver oil, I never burn!  But today … Continue reading →

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Get Cultured!: An Interview with Jenny McGruther of Nourished Kitchen

by Our Nourishing Roots May 15, 2012

Today I have the privilege of interviewing my longtime followed and now friend, Jenny McGruther of Nourished Kitchen.  Everything on Nourished Kitchen is immaculate, rustic, gorgeous, and personally attended to by Jenny.  It is that kind of approach that makes … Continue reading →

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Get Cultured!: An Interview with Jenny McGruther of Nourished Kitchen

by Our Nourishing Roots May 15, 2012

Today I have the great pleasure of interviewing one of my friends and favorite writers, Jenny McGruther of Nourished Kitchen.  Ever since I emerged, nutrition perspective turned upside down from reading Nourishing Traditions a few years ago, I have followed … Continue reading →

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Quick Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Sauce

by Our Nourishing Roots May 9, 2012

This handy sauce is perfect when you, ahem, run out of ideas for lunch or dinner.  I usually have some organic sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil in my pantry, and I wouldn’t be a self-respecting Italian if I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Chocolate French Silk Pie

by Our Nourishing Roots May 4, 2012

Soft, smooth whipped chocolate pie filling is deliciously sandwiched between flaky pie crust and cool whipped cream.  Having a slice of this pie is like floating away in the sky for a few minutes.  Savor each bite, enjoying how the … Continue reading →

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REAL FOOD 101: How to Make All-Purpose Yogurt Dough

by Our Nourishing Roots May 3, 2012

This post is part of a series.  You can buy the Volume One of the e-book containing several REAL FOOD 101 tutorials here: To buy the REAL FOOD 101 E-book: Traditional Foods, Traditionally Prepared, click here.  Full color photos, step … Continue reading →

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Crispy Homemade Hash Browns

by Our Nourishing Roots May 1, 2012

I find nothing more satisfying than a large breakfast on the weekend.  The only problem was that I had never learned how to make hash browns from scratch.  We always just bought them, frozen, in bags from the grocery store.  … Continue reading →

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Linky Links: April 2012

by Our Nourishing Roots April 30, 2012

This month has been one of my favorites so far this year.  I have seen incredible growth here at Our Nourishing Roots.  I have finished my REAL FOOD 101 E-book, which is a milestone I have been looking forward to … Continue reading →

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Molasses Crinkles

by Our Nourishing Roots April 25, 2012

These cookies are one of the best success stories I have had with a mainstream-recipe-turned-real-food-transformation.  The flavors work, the end result is chewy and crispy all at the same time, and they are perfect for any time of year.  I … Continue reading →

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Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole (Gluten-free)

by Our Nourishing Roots April 24, 2012

I have toyed with the idea of making Chicken Cordon Bleu at home, not just for a special occasion but for the family on a regular basis.  It is time-consuming to make traditional Chicken Cordon Bleu.  Stuffing the chicken with … Continue reading →

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