Monthly Archives: March 2015

Mushrooms (About)

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, March 2015 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Miscellaneous menu; 2. Foods (About) Menu Includes: 1. Nutritional benefits; 2. How to Reconstitute dried mushrooms I’ve always loved mushrooms, even as a child, because my Mom was crazy about … Continue reading →

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Roasted mushroom base (for adding to ground meat)

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, March 2015 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Dried Mushrooms (About); 2. Miscellaneous & Information Menu Processed foods often include a troublesome additive to make them more flavorful: MSG (monosodium glutamate). I have a strong sensitivity to … Continue reading →

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Snow or Snap peas with Almond-Taratour Sauce

Posted on March 28, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, March 2015 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Taratour Sauce (Turkish Tangy Sesame Tahini); 2. Soaking, Sprouting Nuts & Seeds One of my best garden crops is snow peas and snap peas (I plant both). I love them … Continue reading →

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Avocado & Kale Smoothie

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, March 2015 (Source of photo, right, unknown) My morning smoothies have changed over the years as I slowly replace processed ingredients (like protein powders) with fresh ingredients. This recipe, from Mercola’s website (1) takes the smoothie even further … Continue reading →

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Sear-Roasted Halibut with Orange Salsa

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, March 2015 (Photo, right, from more to door (1)) See also: 1. Fish & Seafood Menu It’s no secret that fish is one of my favorite foods. When I lived in Portland, I could find a wonderful variety of … Continue reading →

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Lebanese Spinach Pie

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Cat

by Cat, Aug 2007 (Photo, right, by Cat) See also: 1. Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie); 2. Middle Eastern Meza Menu; 3. Savory Tarts, Pies Menu; 4. EthnicFoods Menu; 5. Wheat/Spelt Yogurt Pie Crust; 6. Soaking & sprouting grains; Other Sites: Greg Patent’s Greek Greens Pie (6), which uses a … Continue reading →

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Creamy Carrot & Avocado Cold Soup

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, March 2015 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: Soups & Stocks Menu I learned about this soup when I took the 7-day juice fast at the Wellness Education Center (WEC) in Kalispell MT (1); it is a recommended … Continue reading →

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Raw Tomato & Avocado Soup (Cold)

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, March 2015 (Source of image, right, unknown) I learned about this soup when I took the 7-day juice fast at the Wellness Education Center (WEC) in Kalispell MT (1); it is a recommended soup for the first night … Continue reading →

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Tomato Phyllo Pie

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, July 2008, updated Jan 2012 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Pizza (About); 2. Spanakopita; 3. Mediterranean Menu; 4. Savory Pies & Tarts Includes: 1. Making Phyllo; 2. Tomato Phyllo Pie Phyllo (or filo) is a Greek pastry in very very thin sheets; … Continue reading →

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Mushroom Garlic Pizza

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, July 2008, updated Jan 2012 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Pizza (About); 2. Pizza Dough; 3. Crushed Tomato Sauce; 4. Caramelized Garlic; 5. Herb oil; 6. Baking Stone, Pizza Peel More pizza recipes: 1. Mediterranean Menu; 2. Savory Pies & Tarts A local restaurant here serves a white … Continue reading →

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