I bought a pressure canner in 2020 but I only used it once to can some salmon I was given. I grew up with a mom who did water bath canning so I learned how to can tomatoes and peaches and other acidic foods. But I had never done pressure canning and I have found it rather intimidating. So I … [Read more...]
Fermented Kimchi
Have you ever made kimchi? I never thought I liked it until I tasted my sister in law's homemade which was not real spicy. So I finally decided in March of 2020 to make some. I had my sister in law's recipe, but didn't have everything on it. And I then I looked at a recipe in … [Read more...]
The Role of Fermented Foods in Gut Health
Fermentation is a traditional way to preserve foods and dates back thousands of years, with most countries of the world having traditional foods that they ferment. The purpose of eating fermented foods is to restore your gut bacteria to a good balance so that your digestion improves, which means you are … [Read more...]
Book Review-Traditionally Fermented Foods
Most of us who have a health consciousness realize that we need more fermented foods in our lives. Sometimes there is a disconnect between our knowledge and practice though. This is certainly true in my life, but I continue to strive to increase the fermented foods in the diet of my family. The book … [Read more...]
So Why is Gut Health So Important?
I am seeing more and more posts these days about gut health and the need for probiotic foods and drinks. It seems to me the topic is becoming more mainstream although I admit I follow many health bloggers so what is mainstream to me might not be to you. But why is this topic gaining in popularity daily? … [Read more...]
Best of Purposeful Nutrition 2014
It is that time of year, looking back to the past year and forward to the next one. I can't believe 2014 is really almost over already. It has been a good year in many ways and I am grateful to be finishing another year in which I was able to blog all year long. I want to remember some of my favorite and … [Read more...]