Category Archives: Fungi

Beef Top Round Roast – Medium or Medium-Rare

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Cat

By Cat, May 2018 (image, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Now that warm weather is back, I’ve been craving beef roast like my Dad used to make; not the fork-tender, well-done 5-hour slow roast that I’ve been making all winter.  I … Continue reading →

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Good foods to fight insulin resistance and overweight

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Cat

By Cat, March 27, 2018 If you’ve read my health articles, you will know that I have insulin resistance and am overweight. I’ve known about the former since I was in my 20s, but back then (1970s), medical docs didn’t … 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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Immune-boosting homemade chai

Posted on November 5, 2016 by Cat

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 →

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Marinated Venison Steaks with Sautéed Mushrooms or Green Peppercorn Sauce

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Cat

By Cat, May 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This last fall, I bought a share of a buffalo from friends who also hunt.  When my share arrived, it included elk and deer steaks from their fall hunt, in addition … Continue reading →

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Nuts n Seeds Poultry Stuffing

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Cat

by Cat, Nov 2015 (Photo, right from Wikimedia Commons, originally by Sage Ross) See also: 1. Sides Menu; 2. Holiday Recipes Menu; 3. Soaking, Sprouting Nuts & Seeds Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and many gluten-sensitive people are looking for a … Continue reading →

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Wild Mushroom & Arugula Risotto

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Cat

by Cat, Nov 2007 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Basic Risotto; 2. Sides & Condiments Menu; 3. White Rice; 4. Brown Rice; Risotto is a creamy and slightly chewy, nearly orgasmic rice dish. Traditionally it is made with the Spanish Arborio rice, a short-grain rice. Today it is … Continue reading →

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Rabbit Braised in Wine

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Feb 2011 (Photo, right, courtesy of N. and B. Shelt) See also: 1. Small Game Menu; 2. Foods (About); 3. Rabbit (About) A friend just gave me a whole skinned and cleaned rabbit. I’ve cooked rabbit before, when I lived in Portland, and have … Continue reading →

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Almond & Quinoa Salad

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, May 2010 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1.  Salads Menu; 2. Quinoa (About); 3. Soaking, Sprouting Nuts & Seeds; 4. Mushrooms (About) On my ketogenic diet I have learned about the importance of eating nuts, especially sprouted or at least pre-soaked nuts. They are … Continue reading →

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Linguine with Shiitake in Cream Sauce

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, March 2013 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Pasta Menu; 2. Pasta (About); 3, Mediterranean Menu; 4. Mushrooms (About) When I lived in Oregon, shiitake were a fairly available fresh mushroom, but here in Montana, I can only find the dried version. But … Continue reading →

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