Hibiscus Honey Gelatin

Hibiscus Honey Gelatin

I usually just call this jello. But jello is really… Jell-O (a brand). While this is made with super clean, nutritious gelatin and none of the artificial coloring, flavors, and sweeteners. So here it is with its proper name. If you’re looking for an easy way to add protein and nutrients to your kids diet [...]

Moringa Mohinga

Moringa Mohinga

First let me say, this is not 100% true Mohinga because it doesn’t contain fish. In this recipe there is Moringa instead of fish. Moringa would not ordinarily be included but hear me out: I had beautiful fresh Moringa leaves on hand. Annnnd I couldn’t pass on the opportunity for a cheesy rhyming name... I [...]

What to Eat This Summer

Seasonal food inspiration for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and dessert... all on one page. My hope is that you'll be able to scroll to a category, close your eyes, and point... Effectively making this a delicious decision maker for when you are melting under the summer sun and just can't muster any meal time creativity. [...]

Quick Summer Corn Soup

I always end up with an abundance of tomatoes and peppers during the summer. And despite the heat, the afternoon rainstorms that we receive on a nearly daily basis, make me crave chilis and soups- so this is ideal! It's quick to put together and combines the bright flavors of summer with smoky heat. It's [...]

Bison Chili

Chili is one of my favorite comfort foods. Fortunately, it's also easy to make and full of nutrients. This version is packed with protein, iron, folate, potassium, manganese, vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, C, E, K...and more. Though it's called Bison Chili, you can certainly substitute beef (or omit meat all together and double [...]

Potlikker Ramen

This is a delicious (and extra nutritious) way to enjoy Potlikker (if you are not sure what that is or how to make it, you can find instructions under Liquid Gold). Main Ingredients: 16oz. jar of Potlikker (per serving of noodles) Ramen noodles Shichimi Togarashi (to taste; I add about a tablespoon) Toppings (these are [...]

Liquid Gold

Potlikker- the nutrition packed old school broth of the South- has been around far, far longer than I or recent broth trends have. And I'm sure there are many methods for creating it. But here are my simple instructions for a soul warming potlikker that'll cure what ails ya (or at least make you smile). [...]