Is your sugar unprocessed? There are a lot of different types of sugars out there, so here’s some more information to help you figure out where you want to draw some lines for yourself. Continue Reading Unprocessed FAQ: Sugar & Sweeteners
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How To Make Date Syrup
If you already use agave nectar, maple syrup, or honey as a sweetener instead of refined white or brown sugar, it’s time to add date syrup to the list as well. Making it is easy and worth the minimal effort. Continue Reading How To Make Date Syrup
The Science of Pressure Cookers
Have you ever wondered how and why pressure cookers actually work? Here’s what’s going on when you cook with one (and a recipe for Indian Moong Dal Khichdi that cooks in fives minutes!). Continue Reading The Science of Pressure Cookers
Why (and How!) to Cook Oil-Free
Despite rational and clear guidelines, even the world of unprocessed eating has its minor controversies and debates. Case in point: Oil. Continue Reading Why (and How!) to Cook Oil-Free
Ten Months After Diagnosis
It’s an unsettling feeling, when you realize that people have stopped asking about your dog because they’re afraid she’s dead. Then again, considering that in February we thought Molly only had one or two months to live, it’s not all that surprising. Continue Reading Ten Months After Diagnosis
Truly Natural Flavors — and a Salt-Free Bloody Mary
All five tastes–sweet, sour, bitter, umami, and yes, salty–can be found in whole foods. Let’s break it down–then let’s make an unprocessed bloody Mary and put all five tastes to good use. Continue Reading Truly Natural Flavors — and a Salt-Free Bloody Mary
Avoid the “Salty Six” with Whole Wheat Oat Bread
The most surprising of The Salty Six was bread. One slice of bread or one bun can have anywhere from 170 to 400 mg of sodium! Continue Reading Avoid the “Salty Six” with Whole Wheat Oat Bread
The Top Ten Gluten-Free Misconceptions and Pitfalls, plus Oats & Honey Apple Crumble
Over the seven years I’ve been writing about thriving gluten-free, I’ve found some pieces of celiac lore that just won’t die, even once completely disproven. For October Unprocessed, it’s time to put them out to pasture, permanently. Continue Reading The Top Ten Gluten-Free Misconceptions and Pitfalls, plus Oats & Honey Apple Crumble