Summer Waters ~ Savor Your Health

Store-bought mayonnaise often contains unhealthy refined vegetable oils like soybean oil, canola oil,  and safflower oil (among others).  Even so “olive oil” or “organic” mayonnaises often lack the healthy fats you can incorporate into your food (and your kid’s bellies!) when you cook from scratch at home. To enjoy a life giving, healthy mayonnaise, particularly in various dressings and salads, give this recipe a try.

Makes 2 cups.

Basic Ingredients:

2 eggs* at room temperature (preferably from local, pasture raised hens)

1 Tbsp. lemon juice*

1-3 tsp. raw apple cider vinegar (ACV)*

1/2 cup olive oil* (can add a little sesame oil* in part if you prefer a more mild tasting mayonnaise)

1/2 cup coconut oil (CO)*, warmed to liquid (can use a more refined CO if you prefer less of a coconut taste) CO is available in the WWCA Wellness Shop!

1 tsp Probiotic Whey* (the liquid drained off living yogurt or kefir) or sauerkraut juice* (the liquid drained...

Store-bought mustard is usually made with vinegar from genetically-modified corn. While certified organic mustards are available, it's deeply satisfying to make your own. Furthermore, you can naturally ferment the condiment to get that sour flavor rather than relying on vinegar. This boosts the probiotics, turning your condiment into a veritable health food.

Makes 2 cups.

Ingredients:

1⁄2 cup whole yellow mustard seeds*

1⁄2 cup water (pure, non-chlorinated water is best)

2 Tbsp. raw apple cider vinegar*

1 Tbsp. honey* (local, raw honey is preferred)

2 Tbsp. probiotic whey* (the liquid drained off living yogurt or kefir)

1 tsp. sea salt

1 lemon*, juiced

1 clove garlic*

*It is best to choose organic ingredients to avoid increased exposure to toxic pesticides in conventionally raised foods.

Method:

Put all ingredients in your food processor and blend until smooth.

Transfer to a small, pint sized jar and close the lid tightly.

Leave on your counter for two to three days to...