I was in the kitchen pretty much all day yesterday with my lovely daughter helping me! I have a very busy next few days so I wanted to get some things made ahead of time. First of all, I am happy to say that I have been able to put oatgurt in my smoothies without having tummy issues–so far:) I’m thinking the oatgurt is good for my digestion becaue it is fermented and pretty much already ‘digested’ for me. Yummy! It really helps keep me full longer than a smoothie without it. I use gluten free rolled oats instead of oat grouts and it works perfect.
After my breakfast smoothie, I got a chicken ready to roast. This is not just any old chicken! This chicken was raised by a young teenage boy at my church. There is NOTHING added–hormones, antibiotics etc. He raised them with a movable pen so they got fresh grass to eat every day. This took a tremendous amount of work and I am so thankful to have a ‘clean’ chicken.
Then it was time to get my first batch ever of homemade Sauerkraut started. Why am I making sauerkraut? Well, I’m not sure. I don’t know if I will even like it but I am learning that fermented and sprouted foods are good for my tummy.
My mom always told me not to play with my food, but this was fun! I had to squeeze the coleslaw after adding salt to release the juices. This is what makes the brine for the sauerkraut to ferment in. It will take about a week for it to be done and I’ll have more on it then. Stay tuned!
Time for some sprouts! I sprouted mung beans a few days ago which was really cool.
I mostly ate them with cooked veggies and chicken. I had some left though that were going to go bad if I didn’t use them. So, I made veggie burgers with sprouts.
These weren’t done yet, but they turned out perfect! I will post the recipe for these later. These ‘burgers’ were the sturdiest veggie burgers I have ever made. Sometimes homemade veggie/bean burgers don’t want to stay together to well.
My daughter had fun getting her hands in the mix! She is such a blessing:) She loves to cook! Of course, she doesn’t eat a lot of what she cooks(picky, picky).
She also made this fabulous looking peach cobbler–which I am very sad that I can’t eat. Her dad will love it though!
I really wanted to make some coconut flour muffins, but I was pooped after all this! Maybe I’ll get to that this evening. I haven’t had a muffin in a while because I have cut out eggs. I tried adding eggs in last week for breakfast (scrambled) and I had some issues, so we’ll see.
Now, for my verse of the day. I was going to have this on a seperate page, but then realized that it doesn’t seperate them by date. I’ll just leave it here for you:)
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” Psalm 73:26
I’m glad to know that even when my flesh fails me, God is my strength!
Love that Psalms – I’ll take it along with a portion of veggie burgers.
Mine never stick together. What’s your secret?
Look at all your fermenting and sprouting. So fun. I’ve never made my own Sauerkraut, but I love the stuff. I should totally try it.
Clean chicken – the only way to go!
Everything looks yummy. Nothing like a long day in the kitchen – totally therapeutic for me.
Thanks for the link love my friend – so happy the oatgurt doesn’t bother your belly.
Have a wonderful day.
Hey Heather,
Thanks for the comment! You are the first one:) My burgers were way too wet when I was ready to cook them and it was actually my daughter’s idea to put a little coconut flour in the mix. Coconut flour eats up moisture like crazy! We only had to put 4 Tbs. and that did the trick.
I am having loads or fun with fermenting and sprouting! My friend at church couldn’t believe I am eating fermented oats! LOL:) I am finding that I can deal with my health issues much better when I have fun with my food. I am having some pretty bad tummy issues today, but I don’t think it’s the oatgurt–Keep your fingers crossed! I really love that stuff!
Have a blessed day!
XOXO
Kimberly
Love the verse of the day my dear. Thank you!
What fun you had with your daughter and I am so jealous of all your delicious foods! How COOL to have a fresh chicken, grass fed and all! I would love to try it.
Homemade sauerkraut, wow! I’ve never had sauerkraut but have been thinking about making my own for a while now. And wow again, on your sprouts! Girl- you are just doing everything! Do you have a cookbook or diet plan you are following? Where are you getting these great sprouting and sauerkraut making ideas from?
Can’t wait to see your veggieburger recipe, I love anything-burgers!
Hope you are feeling good today
CoconutGal,
It’s so good to see you:)
I am not following any certain diet or anything–been there done that! I am just seeing things online that look interesting and trying new things. I am really trying to eat more ‘live’ foods to help my tummy. I’ll let you know how the sauerkraut turns out. I hope I like it:)
I’ll try to post the burger recipe soon.
Hope you are well! Have a great day!
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