SCD

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
  • 4 bags organic green tea (about 3T loose green tea)
  • 3/4 c raw honey
  • kombucha mushroom (SCOBY)
  • 1/2 c kombucha tea from a previous batch of sugar and black tea kombucha
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 ...

Turkish Sun Jams

Turkish Sun Jams

Many years ago while doing a study abroad program in Morocco, we spent a lot of time eating the best bread and apricot jam I have ever had. We ate it for breakfast, lunch and even just for a snack. This last week our local farmers market was chock full of tasty sun-ripened apricots. I bought a b ...

Swedish Gravad Lax

Swedish Gravad Lax

The Swedish usually have this salmon on their smorgasbords and always serve it with this delicious mustard dip. I have altered the recipe slightly here to use honey instead of sugar for a GAPS and SCD friendly recipe. This recipe is very easy to make and is a guaranteed to impress. But be ...

Carrot and Ginger Soup

Carrot and Ginger Soup

This soup is a staple in our diet. We have it at least once a week generally! Usually I make bone broth a couple times a week and as soon as the stock is ready I make up this carrot soup. It has gone through quite a few variations over time. The spices and types of meat that go into it can easily be ...

Traditional Spritz

Traditional Spritz

When I was a kid, my favorite recipe to make at Christmas were Swedish spritz cookies. I used to get up at dawn and pinch a few of them from the cookie jar to nibble in bed before anyone else was up. In those days I was using refined sugar and flour, but I think originally these cookies were made wi ...

Spiced Apple Sauce

Spiced Apple Sauce

Apple sauce! Everyone knows how to make it, I have found a way to do it with minimum processing and I love to add lots of spices to my apple sauce. This is great for Almond Pancakes or for Apple Sauce Souffle. 5 lb organic apples water to cover the bottom of the pan vanilla pod 1 inch gi ...

Cinnamon Almond Pancakes

Cinnamon Almond Pancakes

This is a great recipe for folks who are gluten-free or who are on the GAPS or Specific Carbohydrate diet. Easy to make and tasty. This recipe also makes fantastic waffles. Serves 3 3-4 eggs separated 2 T fat (butter, lard, etc) 1 c almond flour 1/2 c apple sauce 1 t cinnamon 1/4 c ke ...