Tag Archives: food is beautiful

{homemade kimchi}

2 Nov

this is becoming my new favourite thing to make! it’s so simple and easy and healthy. full of gut-healing probiotics and so much flavour!

it starts with simple, colourful, beautiful ingredients. sometimes i throw in cucumbers too…

and i found this sauce at a local market and it makes the process so much easier since the “paste” is already made for ya! you can purchase the powder too, but i find this way to be the most efficient.

simply chop up all the ingredients like carrots, green onion, radish, asian pear… all of which are full of nutrients like vitamins A, C, K, as well as fiber and they are hydrating too!

and i save the cabbage for last. mostly because i am obsessed with cabbage (IYKYK)…

cut the cabbage in half and then in quarters. slice long ways to include a bit of the crunchy part as well as the leaf… then and add a bit of salt… let it sit for about an hour to draw out moisture. rinse, and add to vegetable mixture…

mix in some of the spices and gently fold together… this will create a natural brine.

pack tightly into an air tight container and ensure all veggies are submersed under the liquid. put in a cool dry place for up to a week, ensuring to “burp” the jar once a day and watch the active bubbles flow!

store in fridge and enjoy daily! great on its own or with rice or in ramen, soups, salads, and stir fry!

 

{yellow watermelon!!!}

19 Sep

i’m a little late posting this, considering the season is over now. but this is one of my favourite things of ALL TIME! and i was so excited this year when i was able to get my hands on not only one but TWO yellow watermelons! the first time was from a dear friend who shared her CSA {community supported agriculture} box with me when she was on vacation. and the second time was randomly at an amish market – both times were locally-grown, which makes this foodie super happy.

i was thinking the other day about how many farms there are where i live… i literally drive through so many of them on a daily basis, all within 30 minutes in any direction. and i love knowing where my food comes from. seeing the actual field where this watermelon was grown is SO COOL and i believe it makes it taste better! 🙂

the farmer i spoke to about this watermelon said they even grow orange watermelons! so next year i have to make sure to look out for that! i would love to get a red, orange, and yellow and compare them side-by-side.

for me, yellow watermelon has a slightly different taste and texture. it’s hard to explain but i prefer yellow over red. if you have a chance to get your hands on one, i guarantee you won’t be disappointed.

they are usually in season and available in late july or early august… nom nom!

happy farmer audrey 🙂


have you ever had yellow watermelon? i truly hope one year i can try to grow my own!

{divided}

4 Aug

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sometimes i feel like these mushrooms… totally divided.