Author: Northerly Nosh

I’m a married mother of 3. Who loves living in Minnesota, prep ahead cooking, and couldn’t live without them now. No more worries about the age old question “What’s for Dinner?”. I am also transitioning my family into the slow food and clean eating movement. I believe it’s best if we can eat food in it’s most natural state. I love to share the information I have been gaining through this whole experience. I’m also a trained personal chef. Cooking is a passion and hobby of mine. Hope your are enjoying the content of my blog.

Healthy Eating

Wellness Wednesdays: How to Make Almond Butter

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Northerly Nosh

Looking for a peanut butter alternative?

Try this almond butter recipe – its quick, easy, and super nutritious!

3 lbs raw, unsalted almonds

Spread almonds on cookie sheets and toast in a 350 degree F. oven for about 10-15 minutes, stirring them around occasionally to ensure that they are toasting evenly. Let cool for 30-45 minutes. In a food processor, add handfuls of almonds at a time through the shoot opening and blend on high. Periodically open blender and scrape down sides to make sure that mixture is blending evenly. If you prefer a chunkier almond butter, save a handful for the end and then add in while pulsing food processor to attain desired consistency.

Tips and Tricks

Tips and Tricks Tuesdays: Measurement Cheat Sheet

Posted on June 18, 2013June 19, 2013 by Northerly Nosh

Measurement Cheat Sheet

Tripling a recipe for a cooperative or prep ahead cooking? Use this handy list of equivalents and you’ll never have to measure out 12 teaspoons (and lose count!) again.

1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons = 1/2 fluid ounce

1/4 cup = 4 tablespoons = 2 fluid ounces

1/3 cup = 5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon = 3 fluid ounces

1/2 cup = 8 tablespoons = 4 fluid ounces

1 cup = 16 tablespoons = 1/2 pint = 8 fluid ounces