Ann-Marie Michaels

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Fermented Foods

Fermented Foods

Black Bean and Goat Cheese Quesadillas with Homemade Corn Tortillas

Black Bean and Goat Cheese Quesadillas with Homemade Corn Tortillas

I love cheese quesadillas. They are one of my all-time favorite comfort foods (just after nachos). Growing up in San Antonio and Dallas, we ate them frequently. Now you know why I have such a love of Mexican food — I was raised on it!

Top 10 Reasons to Eat Fermented Foods

Top 10 Reasons to Eat Fermented Foods

Fermented foods began to disappear from our plate very recently. There are many advantages to going back to the traditional ways of our ancestors, and eating more fermented foods.

No-Knead Sourdough Bread

No-Knead Sourdough Bread

Do you want to learn how to make no-knead sourdough bread? This recipe is simple and so easy once you get the hang of it.

Fermented Salsa

Fermented Salsa

This isn’t just any old salsa. This is fermented salsa.

Why Do Health Bloggers Keep Promoting Kombucha Despite High Levels of Fluoride?

Health Bloggers Still Push Kombucha Despite High Levels of Fluoride

In this post, I will cover the recent explosion of kombucha love, how it has been promoted by health bloggers, and talk about why it’s actually really bad for you. I will also uncover why health bloggers are not motivated to tell the truth about kombucha and fluoride.

How to Soak Brown Rice: This One Trick Removes Over 90% of the Phytic Acid

How to Soak Brown Rice: This One Trick Removes Over 90% of the Phytic Acid

Do you soak brown rice? If you don’t, you might want to start. Why? Because brown rice contains phytic acid. In fact, brown rice contains more phytic acid than any other grain, even oats.

How to Make Sourdough Starter from Scratch

How to Make Sourdough Starter from Scratch

It’s so easy to make sourdough starter from scratch. Everyone says it’s hard, but I was amazed at how fast and easy it is. And it costs almost nothing.