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Sometimes life throws you for a loop, giving you something you hadn't planned on. The dawn of new experiences and the the setting of old ways. These times can either bring with them stress and anxiety or excitement and wonder; often a little of both of these things. I try to always find the thing within a problem that can be a cause for a new adventure or a new way of thinking.
Recently my fiancée found himself in a great deal of pain and discomfort, after many doctors visits and much testing it was discovered that IBS may be the culprit. This means a change in diet is in order... After extensive online research we discovered this Specific Carbohydrate Diet. This means refined sugar; grains, including wheat; milk products; and various other foods would not be allowed. This was a journey we would take together.In the beginning it was very frustrating and difficult trying to feed my family delicious and exciting food, which is my passion, it became a very disappointing time. After a moment of disappointment and a sense of loss I began to find new and exciting ways to prepare the foods we have loved in the past as well as find some new meals that wold become family favorites. And the idea of creating homemade everything became both exciting and a little overwhelming. Homemade ketchup, mayo, crackers, chicken nuggets...well you get the idea EVERYTHING! One thing was for sure we were about to embark on the most nutritious times of our lives.
HOMEMADE KETCHUP
To start I made my ketchup the quick way, skipping the step of cooking and mashing fresh tomatoes.
I like... 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon salt & pepper
Bring to a simmer all ingredients but honey, as the honey will cause the sauce to stick or burn. Stir occasionally to avoid burning...this will ruin the flavor. It is best to leave pot uncovered as this will allow for evaporation. Once the ketchup is close to desired thickness (this will take a while), the honey is added. Continue to simmer until just right.
Makes approximately 1 jar
"Follow where life leads"
