Comments on: My Nourishing New Year’s Resolutions http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/01/my-nourishing-new-years-resolutions.html Naturally inspired living for the Christian homemaker Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:14:23 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/01/my-nourishing-new-years-resolutions.html/comment-page-1#comment-22074 Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home Thu, 21 May 2009 19:10:26 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/01/my-nourishing-new-years-resolutions.html#comment-22074 Jessica, I substitute the apple cider vinegar 1:1 with the other vinegars, so I use 3 tsp of it (unless I have balsamic on hand, then I use 1 of balsamic and 2 of apple cider). If I'm using balsamic, I will only use about 1 tsp of honey. If I'm using all apple cider vinegar (because it's less sweet) then I will use more like 2 tsp. I find that the oil I'm using also makes a difference, so with a stronger tasting oil (like grapeseed) I'll use a bit more sweetener than I would with a milder oil like sunflower. Jessica, I substitute the apple cider vinegar 1:1 with the other vinegars, so I use 3 tsp of it (unless I have balsamic on hand, then I use 1 of balsamic and 2 of apple cider).

If I'm using balsamic, I will only use about 1 tsp of honey. If I'm using all apple cider vinegar (because it's less sweet) then I will use more like 2 tsp. I find that the oil I'm using also makes a difference, so with a stronger tasting oil (like grapeseed) I'll use a bit more sweetener than I would with a milder oil like sunflower.

]]> By: Jessica http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/01/my-nourishing-new-years-resolutions.html/comment-page-1#comment-22073 Jessica Thu, 21 May 2009 17:05:52 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/01/my-nourishing-new-years-resolutions.html#comment-22073 About the mayonnaise...can you tell me how much apple cider vinegar you used (instead of the white vinegar and balsamic)? Also, about how much honey did you use? I want to try this recipe! Thank you! About the mayonnaise...can you tell me how much apple cider vinegar you used (instead of the white vinegar and balsamic)? Also, about how much honey did you use? I want to try this recipe! Thank you!

]]> By: ashley http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/01/my-nourishing-new-years-resolutions.html/comment-page-1#comment-22072 ashley Mon, 12 Jan 2009 06:28:22 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/01/my-nourishing-new-years-resolutions.html#comment-22072 I love(!) the ginger carrots! They are great to add to the top of a salad. I don't really eat them on their own, but they're a great salad topper. I love(!) the ginger carrots! They are great to add to the top of a salad. I don't really eat them on their own, but they're a great salad topper.

]]> By: MacKenzie @ BRC Banter http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/01/my-nourishing-new-years-resolutions.html/comment-page-1#comment-22071 MacKenzie @ BRC Banter Sun, 11 Jan 2009 04:18:46 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/01/my-nourishing-new-years-resolutions.html#comment-22071 I grew up eating saurkraut and normally love it but when I made it myself, it was very salty and never really tasted quite right. I also tried alton brown's fermented pickle recipe with not so much success. One of my goals for the year is to try and find at least one fermented recipe my husband and I like so be sure to pass on any recipe you find that are "keepers". I grew up eating saurkraut and normally love it but when I made it myself, it was very salty and never really tasted quite right. I also tried alton brown's fermented pickle recipe with not so much success. One of my goals for the year is to try and find at least one fermented recipe my husband and I like so be sure to pass on any recipe you find that are "keepers".

]]> By: Reborn http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/01/my-nourishing-new-years-resolutions.html/comment-page-1#comment-22070 Reborn Sat, 10 Jan 2009 23:31:54 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/01/my-nourishing-new-years-resolutions.html#comment-22070 I love your Living Simply Saturdays article! I've been thinking about a lot of the ideas you wrote about lately... I main hesitancy about saying "no" is that I worry about becoming selfish by focusing too much on my own life and not giving enough to others (ministry, church stuff, volunteering, etc.)... I know there is a BALANCE, but I'm struggling to find that line! I love your Living Simply Saturdays article! I've been thinking about a lot of the ideas you wrote about lately... I main hesitancy about saying
"no" is that I worry about becoming selfish by focusing too much on my own life and not giving enough to others (ministry, church stuff, volunteering, etc.)... I know there is a BALANCE, but I'm struggling to find that line!

]]> By: Elizabeth Quigley http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/01/my-nourishing-new-years-resolutions.html/comment-page-1#comment-22069 Elizabeth Quigley Sat, 10 Jan 2009 04:17:29 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/01/my-nourishing-new-years-resolutions.html#comment-22069 Hello, I got my starter at King Athur Flour on line and I love it. So easy to start and use. Here is a link for rapadura http://www.rapunzel.com/products/rapunzel/rapunzel_baking_rapadura.html That is a sweetner I use. I also use honey and agava syrup. I look forward to reading more this read about your goals. Hugs, Elizabeth Hello,
I got my starter at King Athur Flour on line and I love it. So easy to start and use.
Here is a link for rapadura http://www.rapunzel.com/products/rapunzel/rapunzel_baking_rapadura.html That is a sweetner I use. I also use honey and agava syrup. I look forward to reading more this read about your goals.
Hugs,
Elizabeth

]]> By: Nola http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/01/my-nourishing-new-years-resolutions.html/comment-page-1#comment-22068 Nola Fri, 09 Jan 2009 23:16:25 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/01/my-nourishing-new-years-resolutions.html#comment-22068 I have so many ideas that I would like to learn more about in the realm of food. I think I will set my goal of trying some honey-sweetened canning during canning season, since that is actually do-able to set a goal for that far down the road as I can't do anything right now! :) I have so many ideas that I would like to learn more about in the realm of food. I think I will set my goal of trying some honey-sweetened canning during canning season, since that is actually do-able to set a goal for that far down the road as I can't do anything right now! :)

]]> By: Carey http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/01/my-nourishing-new-years-resolutions.html/comment-page-1#comment-22067 Carey Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:18:53 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/01/my-nourishing-new-years-resolutions.html#comment-22067 Hi Stephanie: I receieved my water bottle and love it. It was a great gift this Holiday season. I look forward to your upcoming posts this year 2009. Hi Stephanie: I receieved my water bottle and love it. It was a great gift this Holiday season. I look forward to your upcoming posts this year 2009.

]]> By: Susan http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/01/my-nourishing-new-years-resolutions.html/comment-page-1#comment-22066 Susan Fri, 09 Jan 2009 16:27:40 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/01/my-nourishing-new-years-resolutions.html#comment-22066 I tried the ginger carrots, and they were very distasteful, I agree. But then again, there was no water added to the recipe as in saurkraut. Have you tried the fermented beets or kvass? I was at a Romanian friend's house yesterday in Surrey and she served us the Romanian version of sour cabbage. If you don't like saurkraut you might not like it, but their method is to chop the cabbage into large pieces, then add garlic cloves, dill, and a quartered beet for flavor/color. They also added a hot pepper for a bit of spice. The base was simply salt and water as in saurkraut. Maybe you wouldn't like it, but I thought it was delicious! Also, have you tried the onions? Or an onion and garlic mixture? Those are wonderful! I want to try this recipe for fermented cauliflower (not sure if I'd add the bok choy or not). It's found at http://www.stephaniewilger.net/recipes/ferment-cauliflower-bokchoy.html. It's fun to experiment and try out different things! Also, kudos to your making a wheat free sourdough! If you find a way to get it to turn out well, I'd love to learn how. I've been doing a lot of research on sourdough lately and learning a lot! I want to learn to make it like the Europeans do, with a baking stone or stoneware baker and hot temps to get that crispy crust! Thanks for the links and inspiration! I tried the ginger carrots, and they were very distasteful, I agree. But then again, there was no water added to the recipe as in saurkraut. Have you tried the fermented beets or kvass? I was at a Romanian friend's house yesterday in Surrey and she served us the Romanian version of sour cabbage. If you don't like saurkraut you might not like it, but their method is to chop the cabbage into large pieces, then add garlic cloves, dill, and a quartered beet for flavor/color. They also added a hot pepper for a bit of spice. The base was simply salt and water as in saurkraut. Maybe you wouldn't like it, but I thought it was delicious! Also, have you tried the onions? Or an onion and garlic mixture? Those are wonderful!
I want to try this recipe for fermented cauliflower (not sure if I'd add the bok choy or not). It's found at http://www.stephaniewilger.net/recipes/ferment-cauliflower-bokchoy.html.
It's fun to experiment and try out different things!

Also, kudos to your making a wheat free sourdough! If you find a way to get it to turn out well, I'd love to learn how. I've been doing a lot of research on sourdough lately and learning a lot! I want to learn to make it like the Europeans do, with a baking stone or stoneware baker and hot temps to get that crispy crust! Thanks for the links and inspiration!

]]> By: Farrah http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/01/my-nourishing-new-years-resolutions.html/comment-page-1#comment-22065 Farrah Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:48:37 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/01/my-nourishing-new-years-resolutions.html#comment-22065 When I tried to make the N.T. sauerkraut it did not turn out very well. I spoke with a wonderful lady with Weston-Price and she said it is so imperative to have a crock. Did you use one? If not, maybe that will change the taste. I enjoyed reading your list. Blessings! When I tried to make the N.T. sauerkraut it did not turn out very well. I spoke with a wonderful lady with Weston-Price and she said it is so imperative to have a crock. Did you use one? If not, maybe that will change the taste.

I enjoyed reading your list. Blessings!

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