Recipe: Homemade Yogurt

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Why make your yogurt from scratch?  Because it’s delicious!  Also, it saves you money and it’s super easy.  To get your first batch started you will need to use a little bit of store bought yogurt to introduce the active cultures into your milk.  After your first batch, you can use some of your own yogurt to make your next batch!  If you consistently keep it going, you will never have to buy yogurt again… just a quart of milk every couple of weeks.  According to the USDA, the average price of an organic quart of milk is $1.83, compared to the same amount of yogurt, which is $3.50.  That adds up over time… but most importantly, did I mention it’s delicious?

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5 Things to Prep on a Sunday

Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Owner, Nourish Northwest

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It’s the time of year when I see my clients wanting to cook a bit more.  This is so exciting for me!!!!  The weather is getting a little chillier and something about roasted squash and warm soups sounds so soothing.  Everyone is feeling ready to hunker down and spend some more time indoors.  The only problem is, work schedules don’t get any lighter and obligation lists continue to grow. Read More

Recipe: Coconut Red Lentil Soup

Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Owner, Nourish Northwest

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Sorry to say it but it’s true; It’s fall. What a beautiful start, though!  The sun is shining, the air is warm yet crisp and I am getting excited about making soup! I finally threw in the towel on dealing with my zucchini and am ready for some comforting and nourishing bowls of soup.  Here’s one of my favorites that I made with a client this week!  It’s super easy, balanced, filling and full of flavor.  Enjoy! Read More

Recipe: Roasted Beet Hummus

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Ingredients
  • 1 small beet
  • 1 15 oz. can (1 3/4 cup) cooked chickpeas, drained
  • juice of half a large lemon
  • healthy pinch salt and black pepper
  • 1 large clove garlic, minced
  • 2 heaping Tbsp tahini
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

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Recipe: Batch Cook Egg Bake

Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Owner, Nourish Northwest

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If you have ever done nutrition counseling with me or come to one of our cooking classes, you probably know that I am a huge fan of batch cooking.  If you don’t have time to cook during the week but can spare a few hours on a weekend to cook up a few things, it can be a lifesaver!   Read More