How to get Folate from Real Food
Folate is good for everybody! But this post is for expectant Mommies. Although there may be evidence to support that potential daddies need folate too! See the link at the bottom of this post. What is Folate? Is it the same as Folic Acid? Folate, aka B9, is a group of b-vitamins which naturally occur […]
Starla’s Sweet Lime Dressing
My girl Starla has been salt-free for 30 days and counting! To those of us who crave those intense hits of salt on the tongue… say, sea salt on a potato chip or large Celtic crystals on caramel… this dietary feat may make Starla a bit of a super human! She would disagree with that. She […]
Kale and Quinoa Salad with Papaya Vinaigrette
Recently I had one of those days when there was NOTHING to eat in the house. Okay… so there was kale. There is almost always kale. And we had half a papaya from a day of playing with foods. (Rum and Papaya) So, I am thinking salad. But there would be no settling for boring […]
Pho Bo To Go
Authentic Pho is a Vietnamese dish which takes much time to develop beautiful flavors. It is well worth learning to do this from a true cultural artisan. The following is merely my version based on studies of the dish and a lot of practice. To my taste buds, the following method is delicious, satisfying, and […]
Black Radish Crostini and a Russian Cure for Cough and Cold
Black radish is beautiful. It is less assertive than red radish and daikon. It’s milky white flesh almost mimics a mild turnip or a potato. You can roast, bake, and puree it. It pairs very well with butter, but today I am going dairy free and am using avocado. Oh my goodness! This works great! […]
Rum and… Gin and…
This started out as a playful venture, and led to a discovery a potential medicinal use, new to me anyway. Fruit plus assorted flavored rums… need I say more? But then I stumbled onto an interesting little folk remedy. It seems that rum soaked raisins, or gin soaked raisins, are reported to sooth arthritic pain! […]
Broiled Lamb Loin Chops in Orange Sauce
Springtime makes me think of lamb. Of course, lamb can be eaten year-round. In the fall, it can be prepared with bold, hearty flavors and spices. But in the spring, lamb is most tender, and works with simple flavors. In general, lamb is a bit leaner than other red meats in the commercial arena. They […]
Sautéed Dandelions Greens
You don’t need a garden to harvest dandelion greens. They are a gift of spring and one of the most nutritious of leafy greens! Usually I buy them organic, but on occasion my family and I have stopped the car to forage these wild bitter leaves in grassy fields. And, of course, the ones my […]
Broiled Salmon in Ginger Sauce, with Asparagus
In the fridge – asparagus meant for breakfast with eggs, and shitake mushrooms because they are just so good for us. There are almost always shitake mushrooms in this fridge. Also, there is salmon. 🙂 A sweet ginger sauce with a splash of lemon would marry these flavors together just so nicely. Mmmm Broiled salmon is […]
Kale and Chèvre Spread
If you make blender kale for kale juice, and use the remaining pulp in recipes, here is a super simple cheesy spread to make with the pulp! So simple! Everything can be made ahead and thrown together for a quick breakfast or anytime snack. Honestly, this is more of an idea, than a recipe. So […]