Since we fancy ourselves “healthy hedonists” here at Spoonful, our food must give us pleasure, meaning it must taste amazing and make us feel good long after we eat it (energy goes up, not down). Fresh garlic and ginger are not only medicinal foods (for example), but they taste badass! However, despite their greatness, we each […]
What’s so seductive about this tropical cranberry sauce?
Traci here. When I was a kid, I wouldn’t even try the canned cranberry sauce because I was convinced that anything holding the shape of the can was suspect. I wasn’t health-conscious at the time. Not even close. It was just something about the jiggle and the ridges that made me squirm inside. It wasn’t tempting […]
Ketchup, catsup, what’s up? It’s easy, no added sugar and delicious, that’s what!
How do I love ketchup? Let me count the ways! Ketchup and I spent a long time away from each other because sugar tore us apart. I was willing to forgo my sweet tomatoey friend to save myself from sugar induced inflammation–not just the kind you read about and understand intellectually, but the kind you […]
Pico de Gallo Style Salsa Fresca
Fresca means fresh! Making your own salsa fresca, such as this traditional pico de gallo, is easy, delicious and most times healthier than store bought salsa from a jar. We love how simple some authentic Mexican food can be. Mexican people have figured out how to repackage cilantro, onion, lime juice, chile peppers and tomatoes a bazillion different ways […]
Live Fermented Sauerkraut
Why Live Fermented Sauerkraut? It’s full of probiotics, enzymes, organic acids & antioxidants for healthy digestion & immune function!
Mac Nut Pesto
Pesto, glorious pesto! I think pesto is one of humanities greatest culinary inventions. I know this is a big statement. I always thought pesto had a magical …
Skya’s Live Fermented Sauerkraut Demo
Check out this kraut demo that Skya did at the Kailua Town Farmers’ Market.