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Pastel de Nata (Portugese Custard Tart)

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, March 2017 (Image, right, from Viking River Cruises, cropped) I’d never heard of this tiny treat until I got the newsletter from Viking River Cruises that included this recipe. But I’ve long been a fan of anything custard. … Continue reading →

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Detox Baths (Therapeutic Soaks)

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, Mar 2017; updated Oct 2018, Feb 2019 We have a wonderful old-fashioned herb store here in Bigfork: Swan Valley Herbs and School of Natural Healing (1). They sell herbal tinctures made in their kitchen, and  dried herbs (both medicinal and culinary) … Continue reading →

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Sticky ginger chicken

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, Mar 2017 (photo, right, from Lisa’s Project Vegan blog (2) I’m always on the lookout for new, quick chicken recipes, and I’m also looking for ways to add fresh spices like ginger and turmeric to my meals; this recipe … Continue reading →

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Benefits of Specific Ingredients in Raw Juices

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, March 2017 followed by frequent updates (photo, right, from Wikipedia, but I lost the link) Many different fruits and veggies provide incredible benefits for raw juices; and not just fruits & veggies, but also herbs, spices and mushrooms … Continue reading →

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Baked Catfish

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, March 2017 (Photo, right, from American Feast (1)) I usually fry my catfish in a little bit of coconut milk or lard on stovetop, but frying has disadvantages because of the Maillard reaction, a chemical reaction between amino acids and reducing sugars that gives browned … Continue reading →

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Caribbean Chicken, with Orange & Rum Sauce

Posted on February 25, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, February 25, 2017 (photos, right and below, from Wikimedia Commons (2)) I’ve not yet tested this chicken recipe, but the combination of flavors promises to be delicious. First you prepare, stuff and fry the cutlets, then bake them. … Continue reading →

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Homemade pest deterrents

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, May 2008 (Photo, right, by S. Tomkins at her presentation for Essential Stuff Project) This posting has been moved from Homemade Cleaning Supplies, etc. In the not too distant past, homemakers routinely made their own cleaning supplies and kept … Continue reading →

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Cod, Halibut or Sea Bass with Cherry Tomatoes, Olives

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, February 23, 2017 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I’m getting tired of my usual ways for baking cod or halibut, and I have some cherry tomatoes in the fridge that need using-up, so I decided to give this sea bass … Continue reading →

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Jambalaya with Chicken and Andouille Sausage

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, Feb 22, 2017 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Until I moved to Portland Oregon at age 23, I’d not had any Cajun or Creole food; my first tasting was at Portland’s Saturday Market, and I was hooked. Cajun … Continue reading →

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About Juicers

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, February 2017. This posting has been moved from my February 2017 posting, Anti-Cancer Juices (as for a fast). Image, right from Omega Juicers (12); I do not necessarily endorse this juicer; I use its image because it is representative … Continue reading →

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