Is The Sea Buckthorn Berry An Antioxidant Rich Food?
What do antioxidants do in our body? Before moving right into assessing if the sea buckthorn berry is an antioxidant rich food, the first step is to have an understanding of what antioxidants do for us, and what are the possible effects of not consuming enough of these supposed essential phytonutrients. Antioxidants In A Nutshell: […]
Sea buckthorn Berry Cider Recipe
Sea buckthorn Berry Cider Recipe One of my Newsletter Community Members requested that I share more about my experiments with fermenting sea buckthorn. -If you peruse my blog a little, you will quickly learn that exploring the world of fermentation has been a long-time passion of mine, and finding new and inventive ways to incorporate […]
Sea Buckthorn Berry Clafoutis
Continuing to explore baking with coconut sugar in this sea buckthorn and strawberry clafoutis recipe. Clafoutis, a classic French dessert originating in the Limousin region, boasts a centuries-old history. Traditionally made with cherries, this custard pie was initially created as a rustic farmhouse dish. Over time, it gained popularity across France and beyond for its […]
Seaberry Meltaway Cookies with Coconut Sugar
As a curious-natured human who loves food, I’m always eager to try new recipes and ingredients. While poking around online one day, I came across coconut palm sugar and read about its properties and how this sweetener is made. I learned that coconut sugar undergoes minimal processing by tapping the tree’s flower-bud stem to access […]
Elevating the Classic Sauce à l’Orange with Seaberries and Dill.
Sauces are renowned for their ability to add depth, complexity, and a burst of flavour to a dish. A well-crafted sauce can balance and harmonize different flavour elements in a meal. Whether cutting through the richness of a fatty cut of meat or adding a sweet note to a savoury dish, sauces contribute to a […]
A New Take On Three Great Holiday Cocktails
Impress Your Guests With These 3 Classic Cocktails Using A Modern Mixer – Mulled Seaberry Juice The holiday season is upon us. These are the days when we come together to celebrate, to share good food and drinks, and perhaps what we aspire for with the arrival of the new year. If you are a […]
Fight That Winter Chill With A Seaberry Hot Toddy
A modern Gin Toddy with a nod to its history in its ingredients. The Hot Toddy is a classic and comforting warm beverage with a long confusing history, possibly dating back to 17th century India. Some say the first Toddy derived from the word “taddy,” which is Hindi, and its name translates to a drink […]
Seasonal Sore Throat Remedy: Homemade Sea Buckthorn, Turmeric & Honey Cough Drop Recipe
As fall makes its yearly presence, colder weather is on the horizon, bringing increased chances of finding yourself needing the sweet relief of a cough drop. A frequent companion of the cold season is the dreaded sore throat. The reasons for a sore throat are varied: it could be the dry indoor heat, an […]
My Top 5 Functional Foods & Why I Love Them
I talk a lot about functional foods and how, by including more foods with exceptional nutrient profiles or a simple abundance of the essential nutrients our bodies need, we can help sustain good health and fight certain diseases as we age. But the realm of nutrition is vast and, at times, perplexing. Amidst the plethora […]
Sea Buckthorn and Honey Greek Yogurt Parfait: A light and healthy dessert
In the quest for delicious and nutritious desserts, we often stumble upon ingredients that, although unfamiliar, hold a treasure trove of health benefits and unique flavours. One such hidden gem is the sea buckthorn berry. Packed with powerful antioxidants and an exciting tart taste, sea buckthorn berries have been hailed as a superfood and a […]