fermented, drink, vegan, vegetarian, dairy free Laura Farnsworth, DCN, MS, CNS fermented, drink, vegan, vegetarian, dairy free Laura Farnsworth, DCN, MS, CNS

Fruit Kvass

Kvass is traditionally a fermented drink made with beets. This refreshing drink is made from fruit and started with kombucha rather than whey. Please note that fermented drinks may contain a negligible amount of residual alcohol that occurs naturally during fermentation. Generally, the longer the drink is fermented, the greater the alcohol content.

Read More
drink, fermented, vegan, vegetarian, dairy free, gluten free Laura Farnsworth, DCN, MS, CNS drink, fermented, vegan, vegetarian, dairy free, gluten free Laura Farnsworth, DCN, MS, CNS

Easy Kombucha

Here’s my favorite, simplified (really!) recipe for homemade kombucha. Start with a small batch, 1 quart, and increase over time.  You can make kombucha as tart or as sweet as you like. The longer the drink ferments, the more probiotics and negligible alcohol are created. Pictured here: A berry kombucha with strained berry puree added after the first ferment.

Read More
dessert, vegetarian, fruit, gluten free Laura Farnsworth, DCN, MS, CNS dessert, vegetarian, fruit, gluten free Laura Farnsworth, DCN, MS, CNS

Berry Crumble Pie

Here is my easy gluten-free, low-sugar berry crumble pie. In this simplified version, I use a frozen gluten-free pie crust and frozen berries. If you have more time, you can incorporate a homemade crust using gluten-free or nut-based flour. Fresh berries are a welcome substitution when available.

Read More
sauce, vegetarian, dairy free, gluten free, dessert, breakfast, snack Laura Farnsworth, DCN, MS, CNS sauce, vegetarian, dairy free, gluten free, dessert, breakfast, snack Laura Farnsworth, DCN, MS, CNS

Simply Delicious Chocolate Sauce

This delicious chocolate sauce is great for dipping strawberries, drizzling on crepes, or adding to coffee for a mocha drink. Because the sauce isn’t prepared with high temperatures and doesn’t contain any waxy ingredients, the chocolate will remain soft and not harden completely.

Read More