Rose Hip Spread

June 17, 2015

Rose Hip spread is not only delicious, but nutritious! A great way to get your Vitamin C needs for the day.

A Rose Hip is the fruit or seed pod of the rose plant. Some reports claim that wild varieties have the highest concentration of Vitamin C, with some estimates reporting 30-50 times the Vitamin C of oranges. Rose Hip, also known as Rose Hep is so packed with nutrients that I consider it a SUPER FOOD! Known for it's Vitamin C content, Rose Hip also contain vitamins A, B-3, D and E as well as bioflavonoids, citric acid, flavonoids, fructose, malic acid, tannins and zinc. Because Rose Hips contain a variety of antioxidant; carotenoids, flavonoids, polphenols, leucanthocyanins and catechins, Rose Hips are considered to be a good cancer preventative and the natural pectin found in Rose Hips is beneficial for gut health.

Rose Hip Spread Recipe:

1/2 C of dried organic Rose Hips ground to a fine powder (I use my coffee bean grinder). You can also place 1/2 C of dried organic Rose Hips in boiling water and reduce to simmer for several minutes until hips are soft and remove seeds.

1 Tbsp. of apple cider vinegar or organic fruit juice of choice (I love the benefits of ACV and the tart taste)

1 tsp. of organic sweetener of choice to taste (raw honey, molasses, maple syrup)

Mix all ingredients together and serve on organic sprouted bread, organic crackers, raw cheese or organic fruit!

It's deliciously tart and sweet. Feel free to experiment with organic fruit juices and sweeteners of your choice.

Coconut Flour Pancakes

April 18, 2015

Ingredients:

1/4 tsp Baking Soda

1/4 cup Coconut Flour

4 Eggs, Pastured

1/4 tsp Salt, a pinch

1 Tbsp Pure Vanilla Extract

1 Tbsp Water

Process:

Heat ghee (clarified butter) in cast iron skillet on medium heat. Drop pancake batter onto pan with a spoon or ice cream scooper. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Serve with pasture butter and local raw honey or maple syrup.

Coconut Flour Pancakes

March 22, 2015

Ingredients ::

•1/4 Teaspoon Baking Soda

•1/4 Cup Coconut Flour

•4 Eggs (Pastured)

•1/4 Teaspoon Salt, Just a pinch

•1 Tablespoon Pure Vanilla Extract

•1 Tablespoon Filtered Water

Process::

Mix all ingredients together, until smooth.

Pour into a hot griddle (cast iron pan), use Coconut Oil or Ghee for frying.

Eat hot, top with real butter and maple syrup or honey!