GAPS

Smorgasbord Bruncheon

A few weeks ago, one of our many cousins was in town preparing to go on a journey. One of the places he was going was to the Way of St. James, which was written about by Paulo Coelho in The Pilgrimage. We decided to have him and a couple other people over for a special brunch to send him on an enlightening journey. This Smorgasbord Bruncheon was so successful and tasty that I plan on repeating it for the rest of the relatives in town as soon as I get me some more of that amazing wild salmon.

For anyone looking for an entertainment idea, this is a good one that people really enjoy. This bruncheon menu is also GAPS and SCD friendly as well as being completely gluten-free and home-made. Fortunately, since most of it can be prepared before hand, it also makes it a pretty stress-free occasion. Although it is nice to make the pancakes last minute.

Grape Kombucha Soda

Grape Kombucha Soda

This is a very simple technique that makes an extra tasty batch of kombucha. By adding fruit juice after the ten day fermentation period you get a fizzier drink, which means there is more alcohol. This drink is very much like a grape soda, but good for you! I have been making kombucha lately ...

Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

To be honest, I have never been a pumpkin pie fan, I always thought it was the worst part of Thanksgiving. I have finally come up with a pumpkin pie that I find absolutely HELLA delicious! I have been working on this recipe for a while. The problem was the crust. When making GAPS or SCD pies it i ...

Cherry Halva Pie

Cherry Halva Pie

This rich treat is featured on the cover of the Hella Delicious 2011 calendar--it is delicious and quite easy to make. Crust: 3/4 c raw cashew butter 1 1/2 c chopped nuts (I use cashews, pecans, walnuts and/or hazelnuts) 3 cardamom pods, seeds removed and ground 5-7 fresh dates, seeded and ...

Apricot and Cherry Thumb-Drops

Apricot and Cherry Thumb-Drops

These cookies are fantastic, enjoy! 1/2 c honey 1/2 c butter (softened) 1 egg 3 pods cardamom 4 c almond flour (blanched almonds) 1/2 t salt 1/2 t baking soda sun reduced apricot jam cherry compote Method: Beat together butter and honey, add the egg and beat well. Add the almo ...

Sun-Reduced Cherry Compote

Sun-Reduced Cherry Compote

This is a very simple recipe which is a good way to prepare a fresh cherry sauce for a cheesecake! I was preparing my apricot and plum jams in a similar fashion, when I met a lady in the Vancouver farmers market who told me of her cherry sauce recipe, which is basically the same and confirmed my not ...

Honey and Green Tea Kombucha

Honey and Green Tea Kombucha

A special request from Jane Smile to post this recipe! I have started making kombucha with honey because we are currently on the GAPS/SCD diet, which doesn't use refined sugar at all. Basic black tea kombucha recipe here. Makes about 3 quarts (litres) 3 litres (quarts) non-chlorinated water ...

Kimchi and Broccoli Salad

Kimchi and Broccoli Salad

This is a really simple recipe that makes a great side dish that will also help with digestion! Other vegetables like cucumbers, green beans, or cauliflower can easily be added or replace the broccoli. Serves 3 to 4 1 head broccoli, cut into florets and steamed 1/2 c kimchi generous splash o ...

Mushy Pea Pizza with Heirloom Tomatoes

Mushy Pea Pizza with Heirloom Tomatoes

Ever wondered what they ate in Europe before the potato? Pease porridge was one of the staples of the diet. Who doesn't love a good pea soup with ham hock or sausage? Ever thought that mushy peas might make a fantastic pizza sauce? It does. We had a little pea soup left over from dinner last night s ...

Six Months on the Gut and Psychology Syndrome Diet

Six Months on the Gut and Psychology Syndrome Diet

We began the GAPS diet (or enhanced Specific Carbohydrate Diet) in February, so we have now been on it for more than six months. The difference is remarkable. I have sent in for another hair analysis so I can compare the result with the test I did last November. All of our conditions have not comple ...