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Alcohol-free Holiday Eggnog

By Cat, Dec 2017 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I’ve not yet tried this recipe. I’ve always loved a good eggnog, flavored with rum or brandy. But this recipe is flavored with dates, nuts and spices for an alcohol-free beverage. … Continue reading

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Herbs & Spices: Blends, v2

By Cat, Dec 8, 2017, a redo of Aug 2007 posting  (Photo, right, by Cat) NOTE: This is a redo to fix an error. See also the redo for “Curries.” The spices common in curries and blends have many health benefits, … Continue reading

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Bristol Bay Sockeye Salmon Salad

By Cat, Nov 27, 2017 (Photo, right from Wikimedia Commons) As each summer approaches, I can hardly wait for the wild salmon from the Bristol Bay fishery, as it is the best I’ve found. I eat wild-caught salmon at least … Continue reading

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Sweet & Spicy Roasted Nuts 

By Cat, Nov 2007 (recipe originally part of Soaking & Sprouting, etc.: Nuts and Seeds article) (Photo right, from Wikimedia Commons, originally by Sage Ross) I love walnuts, almonds, cashews and pecans, and am happy to eat them plain. But sometimes you want … Continue reading

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Green Beans with Caramelized Pecans

By Cat, Nov 2017 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I just got some pecans from a Texas friend, so decided to try this recipe to accompany my Thanksgiving Game Hen. Pecans are just about my favorite nuts, and I love … Continue reading

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Cat’s Whole Grain Mustard Spread

By Cat, Oct 2007 (posted as a separate recipe Nov 2017) (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I originally came up with this recipe when I moved back home to Bigfork MT, and our local grocer did not have a Whole … Continue reading

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Pork chops and onion, sautéed in cast iron pan

By Cat, October 30, 2017 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I have always loved pork chops. When I was growing up, every year my parents bought a slaughtered hog from a local farmer. My mom butchered it at the local … Continue reading

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Lacto-fermented Onions

By Cat, Oct 2017 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons; and below from Pickl-it (4)) A friend just gave me a bunch of onions and shallots from her garden, more than I can eat before they go bad, so I’ve decided … Continue reading

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Mediterranean-Style Harissa-Spiced Cod with Polenta, with Fennel-Orange Salad

by Cat, October 2017 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) As a person of Scandinavian descent, I love cod (and lutefisk made from cod). My usual way to prepare this fish is to bake it with butter, dill, salt and pepper … Continue reading

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Sage or Thyme Tea

by Cat, Oct 2017 (photo by Cat) Sage, or sage and thyme mix, in a warm tea is also healing for a sore throat, as both herbs have antimicrobial properties. I add ⅛ – ¼ tsp unrefined sea salt  if treating … Continue reading

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