Crispy Garlic, Pickled Peppers, and other Thai Flavors
In Thai cuisine, it is all about the balance of Sweet, Salty, Sour, Hot. In Eastern medicine, it is believed that in balancing the diet, the flavors in the diet, one balances the body and mind. This is the goal of Thai food offerings. Then there are the aromatics… essential Thai flavors. Garlic, Green Onion, […]
Thai Veggie Broth and Mushrooms
When making Thai food for a crowd, one must consider the No-Pork people. A good stock or broth is the base for any number of soups and dishes. While pork is traditionally used, much flavor can be infused with onion, garlic, lemongrass, and cilantro. Mmm These delicious components are a great alternative to animal-based proteins. […]
Thai Pork Stock and Pork Balls
Because pork stock is a vital ingredient in Thai cuisine, and Jok (a rice porridge dish) has been requested (by friends and family), here is an authentic recipe that will do the job nicely. This is a great make-ahead and can be frozen, then used for any number of dishes. Hot Thai Kitchen is a […]
Freezer Use Up – Sorbets, Ice Creams, and Cookies
Recently I purged my freezer. See why HERE… especially if your freezer is due for a purge. Freezer Use-Ups – Saving Money and Space! Like a lot of freezers, mine harboured half-eaten pints of sorbet and ice cream. These items REALLY need to be repurposed before they develop a film of freezer burn and lose their […]
Freezer Use-Ups – Saving Money and Space!
Your freezer can be your best friend if you want EASY dinners fast! I love a good make-ahead that allows me to pack nutrition into weeknight dinners that are so easy to assemble that the family will do it themselves. Win-win. As self-proclaimed Queen of the Build-Your-Own fill-in-the-blank dinners… yet another method for getting the kids […]
How to Prep for Daily Budwig Protocol Creamy Muesli
I am addicted! But it’s a really good addiction. Our bodies know what they need and they respond when we are smart enough to listen to them. The first couple of times I made Johanna Budwig’s Muesli, it was horrible (to me). My friends loved it right away. For me, it was an acquired taste. […]
Budwig Inspired Dairy-Free Mini POWER Parfait
This is not your standard parfait. This is a power parfait! …although it tastes like dessert. Each ingredient is packed with nutrition. Disease-fighting walnuts, fiber-rich sweet dates, anti-oxidant filled cinnamon and berries, protein-rich organic tofu, and the flaxseed… let’s pause and savor… Fresh cold-pressed flaxseed oil uses and benefits: rich in Omega 3 alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) – […]
Dr. Budwig’s Anti-Cancer 3 Ingredient Muesli
Reminder: This site does not diagnose illness or promise or promote cures. We provide information, research, and resources. With your chosen physician, you can decide what is optimal for your personal health. Cheese and Oil to Cure Cancer??? If you are just looking for the recipe and images, please scroll down. To see more images […]
pH 101 and Red Cabbage Indicator
Kitchen Chemistry Class The following is supplementary information, to extend class work and lab work for my culinary students. But if you are interested in doing some at-home science experiments, to follow is research done for you. The more that kids learn about the foods they put in their bodies, the better! Knowledge equips us to […]
Kitchen Chemistry – Emulsions
Kitchen Chemistry Class The following is supplementary information, to extend class work and lab work for my culinary students. But if you are interested in doing some at-home science experiments, to follow is research done for you. The more that kids learn about the foods they put in their bodies, the better! Knowledge equips us to […]