Category — Spreads

There is a word for this cheese in German. It’s called “Quark” (pronounced, “Kvark”).

When I lived in Germany, it was something I could buy at just about any local grocery store in the area. This is a very common cheese in Germany, and most likely other parts of Europe as well. I’m not sure why it hasn’t really caught on in the states.

While I didn’t eat much of it growing up, I definitely remember my mother making it over the years. And now that I make it myself, I’m realizing just how yummy this stuff really is!

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I have a love/hate relationship with hummus. I absolutely adore the stuff. But when I try to buy it in the store, it either costs an arm and a leg, or it has added sugar. Something I avoid completely.

I finally got fed up and tried my hand at making my own. And you know what? It was easy! All you need is a food processor or a hand blender (a regular blender will work find too.).

And if you’re wondering what to do with a large batch of hummus, here are some ideas:

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I have to admit, I have a really big sweet tooth. It’s been a continuous challenge for me since I started eating clean. The worst part is going through the grocery store lines and looking at all that chocolate that they like to display right at eye level. It’s maddening. But, so far I’ve managed to hang in there.

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My sister in law has two persimmon trees in her back yard. Thanksgiving day, she sent me home with 8 bags…. that’s right…. 8! I’ve made 6 crock pots of persimmon base, and I still have 7 bags to go. This is gonna be interesting. [Read more →]

This is, hands down, the BEST cranberry sauce I’ve ever had. And it’s so clean you’ll hardly believe it. I mean really, it puts the stuff with refined sugar in it to shame. I’m so excited to share this recipe with you today! [Read more →]