Category Archives: Citrus

Echinacea & Ginger Tea

By Cat, Feb 2018 (image, right, from from Lisa’s Project Vegan blog (6) It’s cold and flu season here in wintry Montana. “Some common symptoms of: colds: sneezing, runny nose, and feeling tired and unwell; a low fever (99°F or under) … Continue reading

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Lacto-Fermented Orange or other Citrus

by Cat, Nov-Dec 2017 (All photos by Cat) Fermentation is an ancient process that goes back to early Biblical times. It preserves and augments the nutritional elements of the preserved food. Quality fermented foods are the best probiotics we can … 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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Baked Cod or Salmon With Capers and Olives

By Cat, April 27, 2017 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I love using capers and olives for flavor and texture, and fish is my favorite meat, and this recipe includes all of these! The original recipe includes a long list … Continue reading

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Marinated Olives and Feta, Greek-Style

By Cat, April 27, 2017 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I absolutely LOVE Greek food; I think I was a Greek in a previous life. One of the things I like most, is that much of the meal is a … Continue reading

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Healing power of horseradish, and two tonics

By Cat, April 11, 2017 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) One of my fondest memories of my Dad is how excited he got when one of the local farmers brought him a bunch of horseradish (after he retired and gardened … Continue reading

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Sweet potato medallions, chickpea and greens salad

By Cat, April 1, 2017 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Always on the lookout for something new and different to fix for dinner, I was intrigued by this recipe when I saw it featured in our local paper, the Daily … Continue reading

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Chicken with Sun-dried Tomatoes & Olives

By Cat, March 2017 (photo, right, from Asado Argentina (2)) I’m getting tired of all my usual chicken recipes, so pulled down “365 Ways to Cook Chicken” recipe book from the shelf to see what might appeal to me. I … Continue reading

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Baked Catfish

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

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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