Category Archives: Spices

Vegetable Curry Soup (Raw or with lightly-braised vegetables)

by Cat, Jan 10, 2015 (photo, right or Revel-brand spice grinder, from Amazon) The salt-bruising technique (plus the added coconut oil) is used to make the nutrients in the veggie greens more available. I find this an interesting raw way to mimic … Continue reading

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Roast: Reverse-Sear Method (About)

By Cat, Dec 2015 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This Christmas I’m going to try the reverse-sear method for a leg of lamb, but the method is also applicable to beef, venison or buffalo (lower oven temperature by 25°F for buffalo). It is … Continue reading

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Homemade tooth powder or remineralizing tooth paste

By Catherine Haug, December 10, 2015; updated Sept 4, 2017 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Back in 2006 when I went to Sweden and Norway, airports were checking baggage for things that could be a bomb or other destructive device. All … Continue reading

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Dried Fruit: Rehydrating or Cooking

By Cat, Oct 20. 2015 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Miscellaneous & Information Menu; 2. Foods (About) Menu I love making desserts with fresh fruit as the main ingredient; for example, crisps, clafoutis, tarts or pies. But … Continue reading

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Asian Butter Chicken with Cauliflower Rice

By Cat, Oct 2015 (Photo, right, by Cat) See also: 1. Poultry & Fowl Menu; 2. Asian Foods Menu; 3. Brining Chicken This recipe is touted as a Paleo recipe – not that cave man actually made this dish, but … Continue reading

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Ginger-Turmeric Latte

By Cat, Sept 21, 2015; updated Oct 15, 2016 (Photo, right, from Lisa’s Project Vegan blog (3)) This recipe (originally from Mercola) reminds me of Golden Milk (Turmeric Tea), but I’m posting it separately, as the Golden Milk post is … Continue reading

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Roasted Chicken & Cauliflower, Moroccan Style

By Cat, Sept 2015 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I love cauliflower in a curry dish; see Cauliflower Curry Feast for one of my favorites. So when I saw this recipe (which is not a true curry), I just had to … Continue reading

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Five-Spice Glazed Roast Salmon with Sesame Green Beans

By Cat, Jan, 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Salmon is my all-time favorite fish. We used to have wild land-locked Kokanee salmon in our beautiful Flathead Lake, so I grew up eating and loving them. Sadly, they are gone from … Continue reading

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Salmon Coconut Curry

By Cat, Jan, 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Salmon has a great affinity with curry and fruit.  My recipe for Salmon with Curried Balsamic-Orange Glaze is a staple in my home, when wild salmon is available. And this recipe, … Continue reading

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Sourdough Panzanella with Grilled Chicken Salad

By Cat,  June 2012 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Salads Menu; 2. Breads Menu; 3. Florentine Bread Salad I know it sounds kinda weird with bread as the main salad ingredient, but it really is good – think of a Caesar Salad, or … Continue reading

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