Vintage Kiwi

Working on growing a gluten free starter. If you would like to make your own check out George Eats, she has a whole lot of gluten free Sourdough recipes that you can make with your starter from bread, cookies, brownies, pancakes, pizza and more. If interested I used Quinoa that I ground in a coffee grinder (Quinoa flour is kind of expensive) and brown rice flour for the starter. If you have grain grinder you could grind your flours fresh which is even more better but use what you are able. So if You would like to make your own click the link below. I also hope to post something today or tomorrow for my blog. It's been a crazy few months that I hope to write about in a bit, but will probably write some recipe posts first. Also hope to make more Pies soon as they are my favorite, so watch this space!

https://georgeats.com/how-to/how-to-make-a-gluten-free-sourdough-starter-from-scratch/

Want a natural toothpaste that uses simple ingredients that most of us would have around the house? Well look no further than my "Coconut Toothpaste" its quick, natural and uses ingredients that you most likely have already. It's also low on toxins which I speak more about in my post. For the recipe and for more info on why you should choose natural products over conventional, check out my post:
https://thevintagekiwi.com/2024/02/02/coconut-oil-toothpaste/

Want a meal you can whip up quick for lunch or dinner? My Lamb Power Bowl is quick and easy freeing you up to do things outside of the kitchen. And it features my fermented Beets which aid in digestion of the meat and also giving it a pop of color. You can also use ground beef instead as well. Give it a try for dinner tonight!
https://thevintagekiwi.com/2024/01/31/lamb-power-bowl/

Going back to fermenting. Traditionally in many cultures Winter and Spring were a time when ferments were consumed more. Back in the day it was mostly a way to preserve just like canning. But there were also healthy benefits of preserving by fermenting and that was the probiotics that came from the bacteria eating on the produce. And because of this bacteria some vegetables that are harder to digest were more able to be assimilated by the body. One traditional ferment is "fermented beets" which also produces "Beet kvass" which is the liquid that the beets ferment in. Beets can be an acquired taste but they are great food for cleansing the liver. And the liquid of the beets "Beet Kvass" actually has a pleasant sweetness to it. If interested in the benefits of beets, try the recipe below: https://thevintagekiwi.com/2024/01/30/fermented-beets/

After a few months I am posting another recipe. I am going more a different flavor now as I am eating more grains and legumes. I have updated my about page to say I am not really eating low carb anymore. Today's recipe is like a savory porridge. It is called "Kitchari". Kitchari is a meal used a lot in cleanses but is also gentle for babies as a first food (without the jalapeños that I have in this recipe of course though). The recipe I am posting today is good for kapha excess such as: excess mucus or feelings of sluggishness. The best time to have this would normally be in "spring" which is "kapha season" but if you have a kapha imbalance or in the kapha part of your cycle (more about that in another article) it is a great meal to just spring clean your gut. And if you like spice you will probably like it! Do check out the recipe below: https://thevintagekiwi.com/2024/01/05/kapha-reducing-kitchari/

Well after about a month later I have finished my post. I do hope to at least post once a week in the new year. As long as I am disciplined I don't see it being an issue!

Anyway this is a continuation of my journey into Ayurveda to find more balance in my life and to continue to heal from hashimotos. Hope to add some more posts as well as some recipes too!
https://thevintagekiwi.com/2023/12/28/finding-balance-through-ayurveda/

Hello everyone, has been a couple of months. So my health has been all over the place and haven't had the motivation to write. I have recently gone from ayurveda, aip to bulletproof and now back to Ayurveda but with more of a combination of paleo with Ayurveda. Why so much change? because none of these diets by themselves were working for me. But the ancient Ayurveda diet with some of the paleo principles is the way to go for my hashimotos in particular. I am going to write a post this week on what I am doing but for a little bit of an introduction to the diet of Ayurveda this is a post I wrote back in the summer:

Discovering Ayurveda - Vintage Kiwi Discovering Ayurveda was the process of finding out where the true course of inflammation stems from. After that I was hooked.

Taco Tuesday has gone by but there's no reason Taco Thursday can't be a thing. Pretty much any night you feel like tacos is a good time to have tacos. What's nice is if you want to have a traditional Taco you can but you can also have a Taco bowl. This makes it more paleo or keto if you so desire. Anyway if your feeling like tacos I have a recipe below. Enjoy it with my fermented jalapenos and salsa! Enjoy! https://thevintagekiwi.com/2023/09/28/gluten-free/

Got to many jalapenos? A great way to use them up is to ferment them. You will not only get a yummy condiment but you will also be feeding your gut with some yummy gut bacteria. Not the most friendly for the kids but for us adults it's a great snack and condiment. Give it a try today! https://thevintagekiwi.com/2023/09/20/fermented-jalapenos/

A simple breakfast that I make weekly is a breakfast casserole. It's something I can either prep the evening before and cook in the morning. Or bake the day before and just reheat throughout the week. But for an easy quick breakfast you really can't beat it. This week I made a Tex-Mex breakfast casserole with corn tortillas, ground beef, tex-mex seasoning and cream cheese with veggies. If you like Tex-Mex this is the breakfast for you. Give it a go, the recipe link is below. https://thevintagekiwi.com/2023/09/18/gluten-free-tex-mex-breakfast-casserole/

A great side dish that is quite versatile and of course gluten free is Spaghetti squash! And fingers crossed the kids will even want to ear because it's like noodles! We can always hope. Learn how easily you can just put it in the oven and add it to whatever dish you would use regular noodles in. I used it in Spaghetti Bolognese the other night it was very good and a great way to get more vegetables in your diet. Give it a try tonight! https://thevintagekiwi.com/2023/09/14/easy-roasted-spaghetti-squash/

For an easy breakfast why not start the night before? You can do this with my Pumpkin Spice Waffles. I am a fan of simple and easy so have started making waffles for my kids the night before and freezing them so its an easy breakfast to just pop in the toaster the next day. You of course can eat these as adults as well, it is one of the things my son will eat. You can also make these freeze in the morning. I just have so many kids nowadays that the freezer is a much more easier option for me. Anyway enjoy these Pumpkin Spice Waffles! And watch this space for more pumpkin spice recipes! I am unashamedly a pumpkin spice fan!

https://thevintagekiwi.com/2023/09/13/pumpkin-spice-and-raisin-waffles/

Want an easy meal that kid will also enjoy? How about trying my Kielbasa and Spaghetti? Kielbasa tastes similar to hot dogs so is popular for many kids. It's also cheaper for me than buying grassfed hotdogs. The least processed ones I have found are from Trader Joes and only cost $3.99 per 14ozs. It's pretty inexpensive. Anyway give it a try, it should go down with most kids. https://thevintagekiwi.com/2023/09/03/easy-spaghetti-and-kielbasa/

I made some chicken nuggets today for lunch, I just popped them in the oven and let them bake. I didn't however buy a processed box of chicken nuggets but used my keto chicken nugget recipe. I made the chicken nuggets and froze them for a couple of hours before putting them in a bag to deep freeze them. And I found out today that they will cook up in relatively the same time as the fresh. My kids gobbled up what I did cook on Saturday, but today they were not as enthused. My daycare kids on the other hand ate every bite. If your kid loves chicken nuggets and you want them to eat less processed this is the meal for you. And if you bake a few when you make it and freeze the rest you have a few meals that you can easily pop in the oven without a seconds thought. Here is the recipe: https://thevintagekiwi.com/2022/04/26/chicken-nuggets-a-keto-superfood/

Here's a recipe for breakfast tomorrow morning. It's vegetarian but has all the flavour. It is also as always gluten free and also dairy free. Try it tomorrow morning: https://thevintagekiwi.com/2023/03/30/fried-sweet-potato-with-eggs-and-avocado/

Wanting some Gingerbread cookies without the gluten? These cookies I kid you not taste just like the regular gluten variety and hold up just as well. Try some today you won't regret it!

https://thevintagekiwi.com/2022/12/26/gingerbread-cookies-that-are-gluten-free/

As a parent of a toddler, I have to get a bit creative with food. One of my favorite ways is through recreating some classic favorites. The one I did today is a pudding cup. I generally consider it a dessert, but if done with the right ingredients it can be enjoyable and also good for us nutritionally. Which is why I love the addition of Avocado in these pudding cups. It's a nice healthy fat filled with lots of nutrients like B vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, Folate, Potassium, Magnesium and Carotenoids. If your kid is hooked on pudding cups, why not try this healthier alternative and see if they will enjoy it just as much. Perhaps even more! https://thevintagekiwi.com/2022/11/29/easy-vegan-chocolate-spiced-pudding/

Hello, everyone after a long hiatus I am back to writing. The business of life came in amidst some health issues but I am determined to at least post once if not a few times a week. Today's recipe is Gluten free Pumpkin Spice pancakes inspired by Trader Joe's Gluten free Pumpkin Spice box mix. If you are into Pumpkin Spice anything like myself you will just love these pancakes! They taste like fall and cook like a regular pancake. And in as little as 30 minutes Breakfast is ready. Add some bacon and eggs for additional protein and fat, and enjoy!

https://thevintagekiwi.com/2022/11/21/pumpkin-spice-pancakes-that-are-gluten-free/

Feeling like some takeout for dinner? How about trying this Paleo Instant Pot Dinner instead? It has all the flavor of your classic sweet and sour takeout without the gluten and hydrogenated oils. For a fairly quick and easy one pot meal, try this delicious recipe tonight. The link is right here: https://thevintagekiwi.com/2022/06/25/sweet-and-sour-kielbasa-in-the-instant-pot/

Feel like a snack? How about some fermented Pico? It's like your regular Pico but fermented to give you some gut friendly probiotics. It is also good to ferment your condiments to prolong the shelf life. Instead of about a few days for a regular Pico, a fermented Pico could last a few more weeks longer. Either way it's great paired with your favorite low carb or paleo chip! Try the recipe today: https://thevintagekiwi.com/2022/06/24/fermented-pico-de-gallo/

Strawberry and Rhubarb pie is an American Classic. But unlike the pie we all love this tart is gluten free, grain free and low carb because it is low in sugar. Enjoy this treat today. here's the link for the recipe here: https://thevintagekiwi.com/2022/06/22/strawberry-and-rhubarb-low-carb-tart/

Would you like a quick and easy meal for dinner? My one pan meal is minimal mess on account of using few dishes which makes for a less stressful evening. It's a bit of a mix of all kinds of things, part veggies, part Kielbasa and part shrimp. And to make it extra tasty a bit of grassfed butter really brings the dish together nicely. If you would like to make the recipe check out the link here: https://thevintagekiwi.com/2022/06/21/one-pan-meal-buttery-garlic-shrimp-with-kielbasa-and-vegetables/

Feeling like a PB & J. How about a PB & J pie? My PB & J pie tastes just like the classic sandwich but in pie form. It is also low carb so you can enjoy it without the insulin crash. Try it out today: https://thevintagekiwi.com/2022/06/12/low-carb-peanut-butter-and-jelly-pie/

How about a low carb dessert after your dinner? My Gluten Free Mexican Chocolate orange silk pie is like your traditional French silk pie but with the addition of spices and orange. Good for anyone watching their sugar and for a treat. This is the link here: https://thevintagekiwi.com/2022/05/25/gluten-free-mexican-chocolate-orange-silk-pie/

Would you like to make your own yogurt and get some bonus nutrients in the process? Well with using milk straight from a local farmer you can get more nutrients as well as more digestibility. For the recipe and more info on farm fresh milk click this link: https://thevintagekiwi.com/2022/05/16/raw-milk-yogurt/

Anyone feeling like a yummy treat? This giant cookie will sure fit the bill. It's a piece of home to me on that it is a play on a kiwi snack called: "Cookie Time" if you are gluten free and also watching your carbs, this low carb, no sugar gluten free cookie is the cookie for you! Check out the recipe here: https://thevintagekiwi.com/2022/05/11/keto-cookie-time-cookie/

Would you like to render your own fat to save some money but not sure how to go about it? Well my recipe will lead you step by step on how you can make your own traditional fat to use in your own kitchen and at the same time save money. Check out the recipe here: https://thevintagekiwi.com/2022/05/06/slowcooker-rendered-lard-that-is-super-easy/

Grilled Norwegian Mackeral. Anyone in the mood for fish? Norwegian Mackerel is a great source of omega 3s, vitamin D, B12 and selenium as well as a whole lot more. It also tastes amazing cooked whole. Do give it a try, here's the recipe: https://thevintagekiwi.com/2022/04/27/grilled-norwegian-mackeral/