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Chocolate-Rosemary Biscotti
By Cat, November 2016 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I love biscotti, and I also love mixing herbs into sweet treats, so this really appeals to me. The recipe may sound difficult, but they are really easy to make, once … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, Chocolate, Cocoa, Citrus, Eggs, Extract, Fat or oil, Flour, Herbs, Leavening, Nuts and seeds, Soaked, Sprouted, Sweetener
Tagged almond, butter, chocolate, egg, flour, orange zest, rosemary, sugar, vanilla extract
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Sage & thyme Gargle or Tea for sore throat
By Cat, November 2016 (Photo, right, by Cat) I’ve been bugged by lingering cold symptoms for the last few weeks. Well, to be honest, it dates back to early August when I had strep throat. After treating that with penicillin, … Continue reading
Immune-boosting homemade chai
By Cat, November 2016 (image, right, from Lisa’s Project Vegan blog (3) For a caffeinated beverage, I far prefer a good espresso or latte to chai, mainly because I’m not much of a black tea drinker. But when it comes … Continue reading
Posted in Citrus, Dairy, Fungi, Health, Herbs, Medicinal, Root Veggie, Simmered, Spices, Sweetener
Tagged astragalus root, cardamom, cinnamon stick, cloves, ginger, honey, milk, orange peel, peppercorns, reishi
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Chicken Pieces with Cider and Caramelized Apples
By Cat, October 2016 (Photo, right, from Wikipedia) Fall is here and apples are begging to be picked for cider and pies – or for recipes like this one. I’ve not yet tested this recipe; it’s a bit fussy but … Continue reading
Posted in Alcohol, Apple, Pear, Candied fruit, Citrus, Fat or oil, Flour, Leafy Veggie, Poultry, Roasted, Sauteed, Simmered, Spices, Starch, Stock, broth, Sweetener, Vinegar
Tagged apples, butter, candied orange peel, chicken, cider, five-spice, honey, lemon, parsley, raisins, stock
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14 Uses for Castor Oil at Home
By Cat, October 2016 (image, right, from Wikimedia Commons) In the 19th century, castor oil was a common remedy in American homes (see old advertisement, right), but its use has fallen out of favor, perhaps in part because people have become … Continue reading
Steam-Roasting Veggies (About)
By Cat, Oct 2016 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I recently learned about this healthful method of cooking veggies from Fine Cooking’s newsletter (1). I usually braise most veggies on stove-top, as this is perhaps the most healthful method for cooking leafy … Continue reading
Posted in Cabbage family, Fat or oil, Flavoring, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Onion family, Roasted, Root Veggie, Spices, Stewed, Veggies, Vine veggies
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Golden Milk (Turmeric Tea)
By Cat, Sept 2016 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I’ve been taking turmeric in supplemental form (capsule), but I like the idea of consuming it as a food rather than a supplement after reading about it on Wellness Mamma (1) and … Continue reading
Posted in Blended, Dairy, Fat or oil, Medicinal, Nut Milk, Simmered, Spices, Sweetener
Tagged black pepper, cayenne, cinnamon, coconut milk, coconut oil, ghee, ginger, honey, maple syrup, milk, molasses, turmeric
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Roasted Salmon with Lemon, Apple and Cannellini Beans
By Cat, Sept 2016 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I love fish – especially salmon – but don’t eat beans often as they don’t always agree with me. However, when they are part of side dish so that I don’t … Continue reading
Posted in Apple, Pear, Citrus, Fish, Herbs, Legumes, Onion family, Roasted, Sauteed, Simmered
Tagged apple, cannellini beans, lemon, onion, salmon
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Pan-Roasted Cod with Red Cabbage and Apples
By Cat, Sept 2016 It’s no secret, I love fish, just about any kind of fish; but high on my list of favorites is cod (also salmon and halibut). Cod is in my Nordic blood. And I’m always on the … Continue reading
Posted in Apple, Pear, Dairy, Fat or oil, Fish, Leafy Veggie, Pan-roasted, Vinegar
Tagged apple, butter, cod, red cabbage
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Baked Chicken, Tuscany Style
By Cat, September 2016 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I’m always on the lookout for quick and flavorful baked or roasted chicken recipes, and Mediterranean flavors are high on my favorites list. I found this one in our local newspaper. This is … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, Citrus, Fat or oil, Herbs, Onion family, Poultry, Spices
Tagged chicken, dijon mustard, garlic, lemon, olive oil, rosemary, thyme
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