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Minimizing dental cavities and the pathogens that cause them

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, June 25, 2017 The following is from an Izabella Wentz newsletter (The Thyroid Pharmacist): One of the keys to dental health is balancing the PH in your mouth. You could try making an alkaline mouthwash [see her recipe … Continue reading →

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Cleaning and preserving eggs for long term storage

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, June 26, 2017 (from a post by Cat on The Essentialist, July 21, 2012) (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) As we explore ways to reduce our energy consumption, we may wonder how to preserve fresh eggs for long-term … Continue reading →

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Preserving cheese for long term storage

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, June 26, 2017 (from a post by Cat on The Essentialist, July 21, 2012) (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) As we explore ways to reduce our energy consumption, we may wonder how to preserve fresh cheese for long-term … Continue reading →

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Slippery elm syrup to treat kidney trouble and constipation in cats (and humans)

Posted on June 22, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, June 2017 (Photo, right, by Cat) I originally wrote this article (2017) about kidney trouble for cats, when my elderly cat began showing signs of kidney trouble. Treating him with slippery elm gruel really helped, plus he loved … Continue reading →

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Sockeye Salad, with Apple and Goat Cheese

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, June 20, 2017 (Image, right, from Wikimedia Commons (3)) I stopped by the local fish-counter to buy some Bristol Bay sockeye salmon today, and there was a recipe card for a salad (1). I always eagerly await the … Continue reading →

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Fish Bone Broth (Stovetop Method)

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Cat

by Cat, June 11, 2017 (image, right, from  More-to-Door in the UK (4)) Bone broths have become all the rage, especially for those who are dealing with autoimmune disease, and fish broth is one of the most flavorful. Adding veggies … Continue reading →

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Bone Broth, Crockpot Method

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Cat

by Cat, June 11, 2017 (image, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I’ve always made my stocks/broths in a stockpot on stovetop. But I will soon be doing a dietary protocol to help me heal from an autoimmune disorder, that requires drinking … Continue reading →

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The wonderful effect of music on the brain, movement, and soul

Posted on June 10, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, June 10, 2017 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This is not a food recipe, but rather a look at how music is the food of our soul. My love of music goes way way back. My parents owned … Continue reading →

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Ciabatta Integrale (Partially Whole Grain Italian Slipper Bread)

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, July 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Compare two recipes; 2. Ciabatta Integrale ingredients for 2 loaves; 3. Ciabatta Integrale recipe for 1 test loaf (includes instructions); 4. Cat’s testing of recipe; 5. What’s next. See also: 1. Sourdough Introduction; 2. Ciabatta Integrale, with … Continue reading →

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Austrian Sachertorte

Posted on May 27, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, May 27, 3017 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) My first exposure to a real chocolate torte was the famous Austrian Sachertorte, from the Hotel Sacher in Vienna (photo, right). After a good friend spent her honeymoon in Europe, a package arrived on my doorstep … Continue reading →

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