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How to Make Pesto

How to Make Pesto

Pesto Recipe 2 cups firmly packed basil leaves 4 cloves garlic 1/4 cup pine nuts or walnuts 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 to 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (optional) Pull basil leaves from stalk and remove any flowers. Wash and dry the leaves thoroughly (oil and water don’t mix). Blend leaves for a few seconds. Add the remaining ingredients and blend for a few more seconds. Use 1/3 cup of oil if you are making pesto cubes and 1/4 if you … Read entire article »

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Dehydrated Vegetables for Stock

Dehydrated Vegetables for Stock

Recipe: 1 bunch of parsley 3 carrots 3 medium onions 3 stalks of celery Pull the leaves off the stalks of parsley and discard (or compost) the stalks. Place the parsley leaves on a dehydrator tray. Cut the carrots into 1/4″ rounds, quarter the rounds, and then place on dehydrator tray.  Coarsly chop the onions, separate the rings, and then place on dehydrator tray.  Cut the celery into 1/4′ pieces and place on dehydrator tray. Because these vegetables will be heated in soups, there is … Read entire article »

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How to make Raw Sauerkraut

How to make Raw Sauerkraut

This is a great recipe for beginners.  After you have made your first batch of sauerkraut, you can experiment with other vegetables and combinations of vegetables, spices and herbs.  The process is the same, only the ingredients are different. Please do not skimp on the salt.  The salt is needed to make the ph of the mixture favor the friendly bacteria and discourage the bad bacteria. Basic Recipe: 1 large head of cabbage 2 TBSP of salt Shread the cabbage, … Read entire article »

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