Homemade Vegetable Broth

Music share: Wanna Be Startin' Something by Michael Jackson


So, when I first started AIP back in 2015, I realized that I was going to have to be creative with my cooking. Even more creative than I had ever been. I've learned to do so many things from scratch and recreate comfort foods. Cooking from scratch, from whole foods, learning to use everything has been a challenge. I must say that I have risen to the occasion.

 

With that said, I saw video on Facebook that showed me how to make my own vegetable stock by saving vegetable scraps! Say WHAT?!? I watched said video a number of times, and knew I could do this. Vegetable scraps you said? I generate PLENTY of those!

 

1. Get a gallon sized freezer bag and mark "veggie scraps" and the date.
2. Put any veggie scraps in the bag. Onion skins, ends of zucchini, potato skins, leftover garlic from your garlic press...ANY veggie scraps!
3. Store the bag in the freezer for up to 6 months until it's full.
4. Once you have a full bag of veggie scraps, place frozen scraps in a large stock pot, cover with water and boil for 30-45 minutes
5. Strain the liquid and place in storage containers (I prefer glass containers).

 

I like to pour the liquid into ice trays so that I can have veggie broth cubes. This makes me happier than anyone realizes. I can just throw a cube of broth in any recipe that requires a little liquid flavor!


Making your own vegetable stock from vegetable scraps is so easy and allows you to use every part of your vegetables. NO WASTE! Plus, it's a healthy form of liquid flavor that you can use in place of water. AND you know exactly what's in it. No preservatives. I will never have to buy broth again! (I also make chicken broth, but that will be a part of another post, another time!)

veggie broth in glass containers and while cooking

veggie cubes

 

Hello. Good morning.

Hello and welcome to Eats By Erika! This is my first official post, and I figured I would take this opportunity to tell you about myself, this blog and why I'm doing this blog!


My name is Erika (surprise), and I love to cook (another surprise)! In addition to loving cooking, I also love to see people enjoy my cooking. I've often been told that I should cater or create a food blog and Instagram. Instagram is up and running - @eatsbyerika. Check it out! I won't be catering anytime soon, but a food blog I can do.


I'm generally creative in the kitchen, but back in March 2015, I began the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP). I have an autoimmune disease called Hashimoto's, and I was at my wits end on how to feel better. During my research, I happened upon AIP and decided to give it a go. I had to step up my creativity and learn to enjoy food with restrictions and/or limitations. I did it, and I'm still doing it!


With the blog, I plan to share recipes, pictures, successes and the not so good. Some recipes will be my own, and some I will have gotten from others. I will always give credit where credit is due. I'll not only share food but where I like to shop for ingredients, my favorite brands or must haves for my kitchen.


Right now, this blog is a work in progress. I'm still deciding on layout and pages and such, so bear with me through the construction!