Pure Alchemy — A whole food cooking podcast

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.

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 [http://purealchemypodcast.com]. __________________________ INGREDIENT SOURCES Primal Kitchen No Sugar Ketchup [https://www.primalkitchen.com/products/organic-unsweetened-squeeze-ketchup] Coconut Aminos (Target) [https://www.target.com/p/organic-coconut-aminos-10-fl-oz-good-38-gather-8482/-/A-85803807?TCID=OGS&AFID=google&CPNG=Dry+Grocery&adgroup=212-30&srsltid=AfmBOopn7t9Iq0Y9vh8IIfVMEP63LR0m1cAV-JwNq5HWOvEdXOWqSfWTWwo®ion_id=973973] Trader Joe’s [https://locations.traderjoes.com] (economical source for apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, honey, olive oil and many pantry staples)

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 [https://www.diamondcrystalsalt.com/kosher-salt] Jacobsen’s Kosher Sea Salt [https://jacobsensalt.com/collections/pure-sea-salt/products/pure-kosher-sea-salt?variant=31656634351639] Saltverk [https://saltverk.com/products/saltverk-pure-flaky-sea-salt] Vera Salt [https://verasalt.co] Only Salt [https://www.onlysalt.co/] ____________________ RESEARCH LINKS: Lead Safe Mama: Toxic profile salt chart [https://tamararubin.com/2025/04/salt-chart/] National Library of Medicine: Heavy Metals in Foods and Beverages: Global Situation, Health Risks and Reduction Methods [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10528236/#sec4-foods-12-03340]

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 [https://purealchemypodcast.com/2026/04/20/divine-cashew-cream/] Full cashew milk recipe [https://purealchemypodcast.com/2026/04/20/organic-cashew-milk/] 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, peeled * 2-3 roasted garlic cloves * 1 roasted jalapeno (or jalapeno + garlic!) * 1-2 chipotle peppers * 1/2 avocado * Curry powder * Your 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 syrup * Monk fruit sweetener * Cocoa nibs ________________________ INGREDIENT SOURCES Raw cashews Whole Foods/Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/365-Everyday-Value-Cashews-16/dp/B074V3V1PC/ref=sr_1_11?crid=3BQMSS5R4RBBK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.9ipVXKey4tzUYuE8v5V-Ib3ZGxAvPiTJXb8vgGY2ng_I2b2D0OWMQhAkSRBcoj907wuimo6_kIy-aSJeOFZMibvPyUymgh6X9dLjmA7_VZHzeylw8rYsUe737KzL9s4ne362vszS1Ye9CxxC3cmAZPqdPM2Zfvk-TNwFJuH1YHn77ENTTXEjqUGxDixM-GvOrkPQQ4ybzLjW0ziDE9Pms0HJ90G_IqRW6NpZCmZoB_gMyeHXyFxsT0k1wgoqRCRZdrTZ4gZ7fweR2QhO50bzGFjuRg0rHQpqU5P-oszNbqE.IwgVzivdZ4vgMVesnTclE1auU3VhJwqEPELJijWbCM4&dib_tag=se&keywords=raw+organic+cashews+1+lb.&qid=1776347224&rdc=1&sprefix=raw+organic+cashews+1+lb.,aps,186&sr=8-11&th=1] Walmart [https://www.walmart.com/ip/Great-Value-Organic-Raw-Whole-Cashews-14-oz/748653717?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&wmlspartner=wlpa&cn=FY25-ENTP-PMAX_cnv_dps_dsn_dis_ad_entp_e_n&gclsrc=aw.ds&adid=22222222297748653717_0000000000_21407473164&wl0=&wl1=x&wl2=c&wl3=&wl4=&wl5=9032982&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=748653717&veh=sem&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21690411341&gbraid=0AAAAADmfBIoNpLWM9QL1K6yk2_baqyIbD&gclid=Cj0KCQjwkYLPBhC3ARIsAIyHi3SdJbP2GR9LvOcPwRScotUygAwJh3pwMSABm7oafmt6puMcflU1-y0aAtYLEALw_wcB] Trader Joe’s [https://locations.traderjoes.com] Bulk nut section in your grocery store Avocado oil Chosen Foods Avocado Oil [https://chosenfoods.com/products/chosen-foods-100-avocado-cooking-oil-1l-bottle-33-8fl-1] Trader Joe’s [https://locations.traderjoes.com] (economical source for organic olive oil and avocado oil)

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 [https://www.amazon.com/Fermentaholics-Organic-Brown-Mustard-Seeds/dp/B0G6GLF8XY/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3VYJO11US32Q9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.TYUQEZg3VoHMYbSP13jrzNQbOa8-qk0-zzCrmxgtxqD-biNkj7U0Zw4ULJlZPqIKWlUGP4XWUSUfNvTrfKP1kcjiD6Al6JjP6rGVraBsePG5vD6xktGpeX3OhmVRqug48qnvcHovixeS3c0rIQ11HUzMYsCOVHfrT6pyeW9hyhVPuusVJIsAgS6U21RfCz9Kjhpw0q2Nw5Q0iajUNuOccG1w-5O6tmOWHXljpQ5rv-1cWzIqX6BFn3Fmyms1vtMhlcUzadK8cmRCTQZnKIxQykpIplfHdD194gcxYcfRux0.hxwdpX3BriZNt1QW7wKQNvp9jroAYUBU32xxfEAVzaA&dib_tag=se&keywords=organic+brown+mustard+seeds&qid=1776186620&sprefix=organic+brown+mustar,aps,246&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1] Yellow mustard seed [https://www.amazon.com/Spice-Profile-Certified-Resealable-House-Made/dp/B0CP8ZYK1N/ref=sxin_17_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.cdeaf89b-0b83-4151-b82a-07a08dc40e89:amzn1.sym.cdeaf89b-0b83-4151-b82a-07a08dc40e89&crid=G8MSF7LRPRUU&cv_ct_cx=organic+yellow+mustard+seeds&keywords=organic+yellow+mustard+seeds&pd_rd_i=B0CP8ZYK1N&pd_rd_r=ed30e359-3c12-4e2f-98b3-a9f39d89711c&pd_rd_w=BmdBT&pd_rd_wg=0OsdB&pf_rd_p=cdeaf89b-0b83-4151-b82a-07a08dc40e89&pf_rd_r=ZH48JJ7S07Y7ZKCP1JDA&qid=1776186685&sbo=RZvfv//HxDF+O5021pAnSA==&sprefix=organic+yellow+mustard+seeds,aps,226&sr=1-1-6e60e730-e094-43e9-99e8-1a4854cd27ff-spons&aref=chvKKJ8qzj&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9zZWFyY2hfdGhlbWF0aWM&psc=1]