Author: Lauren McConnell, MNT
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The Wonders of Einkorn Sourdough Classes – Rochester, NY
Come take a journey with us back through time – to the Neolithic era – to learn about the ancient wonders of this unhybridized, never-been-touched grain. Throughout my previous blog post I reiterated the differences between this ancient wheat variety and our modern sources. Big changes – especially over the last 100 years – have…
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Beef Tallow Balm – A Nourishing Face and Body Cream
Want your skin to glow? Who would have thought that beef tallow – the fat rendered from suet from ruminent animals – would be such a delicious and nourishing moisturizer for our skin! It has a solid, waxy texture that is very compatible to our own skin due to the similar quantities and ratios of…
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Valentines Day Cheesecake – Nut free, Refined Sugar free, GF
Any family member or good friend deserves a bite of this guy. I decided to whip up a raw-ish cheesecake today in honor of my Valentine. I’ve also just been obsessed with them lately as a great snack, dessert and pick-me-up. It’s full of great fats that help keep you satiated while perfectly nailing that…
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Einkorn Pecan Pumpkin Pie
This warming, satisfying blood-sugar friendly recipe will surely hit the spot this fall and winter. It is a satisfying twist on a jovial foods original recipe that lessens the sugar, puts a spin on the dairy and adds a delicious topping. Lauren McConnell, MNTLauren is a Master Nutrition Therapist (MNT) with a passion for health, wellness and…
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Einkorn – Natures Original Wheat and a “Good” Gluten
We are in the midst of gorgeous fall, thanksgiving is approaching and I cant wait to share with you this delicious Einkorn Pecan Pumpkin Pie recipe! Einkorn? Yes, ˈīn-ˌkȯrn. Its the only wheat to have never been hybridized and our most pure, ancient variety. It grew wild in the fertile crescent about 100,000 years ago, and…