Pure Alchemy — A whole food cooking podcast

Natalie Larsen, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and lover of all things food
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Pure Alchemy is a whole-food cooking podcast devoted to transforming simple, honest ingredients into deeply nourishing, irresistibly delicious food that will enrich your table and your life. No chemicals. No lab-grown substitutes. No mysterious ingredients you can’t pronounce. Just pure alchemy using clean ingredients that support your health, not ones that cause harm. I’m Natalie, your host. I have a background in nutritional therapy and an insatiable passion for all thing food. I know when you start with clean ingredients and a little know-how, magic unfolds. Join me and create some alchemy of your own with truly delicious recipes that will nourish you inside and out. Real food. Real nourishment. Pure alchemy.

Episodes

  1. Salsa two ways!

    May 22

    Salsa two ways!

    If you love salsa as much as I do, you don't want to miss this episode. We'll make two incredible versions - a salsa cruda and a roasted salsa. Both are so versatile and so damn good and you'll wonder how you ever lived without them.

    12 min
  2. Rich espresso bbq sauce

    May 4

    Rich espresso bbq sauce

    If a barbecue sauce can get 5 stars, this is definitely it. This recipe gets wonderful depth from espresso, its signature tang from apple cider vinegar and the tiniest nod of heat, resulting in a wonderfully balanced sauce perfect for anything you want to grill. With summer around the corner, this is one recipe you won't want to miss! Full recipe @ purealchemypodcast.com. __________________________ INGREDIENT SOURCES Primal Kitchen No Sugar Ketchup Coconut Aminos (Target) Trader Joe’s (economical source for apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, honey, olive oil and many pantry staples)

    8 min
  3. Bonus Bites: All about salt

    Apr 22 ·  Bonus

    Bonus Bites: All about salt

    Today’s Bonus Bite is all about salt. Salt is the unsung hero of any dish and probably the most important ingredient in your pantry. And sadly, many salts on the market come with unwanted microplastics and heavy metals. Join me to learn why sourcing clean salt brands is so important and how cooking whole food at home can significantly lower your sodium intake. We'll also compare the sodium in two store brands and a restaurant chain to home cooked versions and you'll be shocked at the difference! Please share this important information with anyone you know, whether they’re on a low-sodium diet, or they grab take-out most days, or they’re simply interested in nutrition. THE SOURCE LIST: Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt Jacobsen’s Kosher Sea Salt Saltverk Vera Salt Only Salt ____________________ RESEARCH LINKS: Lead Safe Mama: Toxic profile salt chart National Library of Medicine: Heavy Metals in Foods and Beverages: Global Situation, Health Risks and Reduction Methods

    9 min
  4. Divine cashew cream + cashew milk

    Apr 20

    Divine cashew cream + cashew milk

    If you’re a fan of the cashew, today is your day. We’re going to make an incredibly smooth and creamy cashew cream and as a bonus, make some cashew milk too. I'm including some delicious riffs on this basic cashew cream recipe, so experiment and be amazed at what this little nut can do! Full cashew cream recipe Full cashew milk recipe CASHEW CREAM RIFFS Simply add one of these to the blender to upgrade your cashew cream into something completely new. Taste as you go and adjust amounts to get the flavor you’re looking for. These amounts are merely suggestions. Savory addition ideas: 1 large garlic clove, peeled2-3 roasted garlic cloves1 roasted jalapeno (or jalapeno + garlic!)1-2 chipotle peppers1/2 avocadoCurry powderYour favorite hot sauce Dessert addition ideas: 2 pitted Medjool dates (you can soak these too so they blend easier)1-2 Tbsp. honey or maple syrupMonk fruit sweetenerCocoa nibs ________________________ INGREDIENT SOURCES Raw cashews Whole Foods/Amazon Walmart Trader Joe’s Bulk nut section in your grocery store Avocado oil Chosen Foods Avocado Oil Trader Joe’s (economical source for organic olive oil and avocado oil)

    7 min
  5. Whole grain mustard goodness

    Apr 15

    Whole grain mustard goodness

    This week we're making a super easy whole grain mustard! It may seem complicated, but it’s not. In fact, there’s zero cooking involved, just a little patience is required. Best of all, it has zero sugar and no preservatives, which a lot of store brand mustards have. Please see the full recipe in the show transcript. Real food. Real nourishment. Pure alchemy. __________________ INGREDIENT LINKS Brown mustard seed Yellow mustard seed

    8 min
  6. Pure bliss chili crisp

    Mar 30

    Pure bliss chili crisp

    Are you ready to make a punch-you-in-the-face flavor bomb full of garlic, shallots, chilies and ginger? If you said yes, you're in the right place! Today's all about chili crisp and we're making a 100% clean, 100% delicious version you can have in your kitchen arsenal anytime. Real food. Real nourishment. Pure alchemy. ______________________ INGREDIENT SOURCES Avocado & sesame oil Chosen Foods Avocado Oil Primal Kitchen Trader Joe’s Organic options available at most grocery stores Coconut aminos Trader Joe’s Whole Foods Amazon - Bragg’s Also available at most grocery stores ______________________ SHOW SOURCES Anthony Bourdain (Parts Unknown, No Reservations, A Cooks Tour - please see your local bookstore for all his amazing books. I highly recommend Kitchen Confidential.)

    13 min
  7. Bonus Bites: All About Fats

    Mar 22 ·  Bonus

    Bonus Bites: All About Fats

    Today’s first Bonus Bite is all about fat and temperature. I’m gonna give you break down on the safest cooking fats and the best ways to use them. We'll cover the safe cooking fats and the unsafe ones, and what to look for on nutritional labels. You won't want to miss this one. Be sure to save it for future reference and definitely share with anyone you know who likes to cook, is interested in whole food nutrition or simply loves food! THE SOURCE LIST: Chosen Foods Avocado Oil (https://chosenfoods.com/products)Trader Joe’s (https://locations.traderjoes.com)Thrive Market (https://thrivemarket.com/c/ghee-oils-vinegars)O Organics (Safeway - West Coast)Whole FoodsLocal co-ops and natural food stores (check listings in your area)Also, try your local farmer’s market - many ranches sell tallow or fat. Just ask! And don’t miss the very first episode of Pure Alchemy! Listen here and be sure to follow the show so you don't miss a thing.

    5 min
  8. Amazing clean homemade mayo

    Mar 22

    Amazing clean homemade mayo

    Welcome to Pure Alchemy, where simple, whole ingredients become something truly extraordinary. In this first episode, we'll kick off the season with an incredibly easy recipe for making clean mayonnaise. And it takes only 5 minutes! We'll discuss why whole food matters, how to avoid toxic ingredients and how to start making some alchemy in your own kitchen. My sincere hope is this show provides ideas to someone out there who is starting to dabble in cooking or inspires the person who wants to explore whole food cooking. Real food. Real nourishment. Pure alchemy. ______________________________ SHOW LINKS The Splendid Table (show archive) Note: Lynne hosted from 1997 - 2017 Michael Pollan Bonus bites: All about fats ______________________________ INGREDIENT SOURCES Mayonnaise Chosen Foods Classic Mayo Primal Kitchen Mayo Avocado oil Chosen Foods Avocado Oil Trader Joe’s Mustard Primal Kitchen Organic Dijon Mustard Thrive Market

    13 min
  9. Welcome to Pure Alchemy!

    Season 1 Trailer

    Welcome to Pure Alchemy!

    Pure Alchemy is a whole-food cooking podcast devoted to transforming simple, honest ingredients into deeply nourishing, irresistibly delicious food that will enrich your table and your life. No chemicals. No lab-grown substitutes. No mysterious ingredients you can’t pronounce. Just pure alchemy using clean ingredients that support your health, not ones that cause harm. In this first season, we’ll start small, yet mighty, with condiments that add tremendous flavor to anything they touch. I’ll teach you how to make an incredibly creamy mayo, a hearty mustard, an absolutely amazing chili crisp, and more. Watch for episode one coming Sunday, March 22! Real food. Real nourishment. Pure alchemy.

    1 min

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Pure Alchemy is a whole-food cooking podcast devoted to transforming simple, honest ingredients into deeply nourishing, irresistibly delicious food that will enrich your table and your life. No chemicals. No lab-grown substitutes. No mysterious ingredients you can’t pronounce. Just pure alchemy using clean ingredients that support your health, not ones that cause harm. I’m Natalie, your host. I have a background in nutritional therapy and an insatiable passion for all thing food. I know when you start with clean ingredients and a little know-how, magic unfolds. Join me and create some alchemy of your own with truly delicious recipes that will nourish you inside and out. Real food. Real nourishment. Pure alchemy.

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