Category Archives: Nuts and seeds

Phytates & Toxic Lectins in Grains, Legumes, Nuts & Seeds, and How to Avoid Them

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Nov 2007; (Photo, right, from FitElement (8)) This article was previously titled: “Soaking, Sprouting & Fermenting Grains, Nuts & Seeds (About/Intro).” Its original title was “The Humble, Un-sprouted Seed.” The seeds of plants are designed to survive all insult … Continue reading →

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Bistro Salad with Fried Goat Cheese, Grapes & Hazelnuts

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Sept 2014 (Photo right: cheese by S. Riedesel, photo by Cat) See also: 1. Winter Greens Salad: Endive and Apple Salad with Warm Goat Cheese; 2. Salads Menu I’m always on the lookout for a good salad that includes … Continue reading →

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Creamy Egg Custard (Baked)

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Aug 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) My favorite dessert!  And healthful, too. My Mom used to make this frequently when I was little, and then in high school she taught me how to make it. Sometimes we … Continue reading →

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Sticky Toffee Pudding (a Pudding-Cake)

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, Jan 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons)   This wonderful dessert comes originally from the British Isles.  The texture of this treat is more like a cake, but the Brits call this type of dessert a “pudding.” In … Continue reading →

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Tosca Cake: Sponge Cake with Caramelized Almonds

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, May 2012 (Photo, right, from Tish Boyle’s blog (1); be sure to try her recipe for Lemon Pound Cake with Wild Blueberry Sauce (or with Montana Huckleberry Sauce) (1)) See alsoL 1. Aerating Eggs & Sugar, such as for egg-leavened cakes; 2. Sponge; … Continue reading →

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Pound Cake: Traditional or with Poppy Seeds

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, May 2012 (Photo, right, from Tish Boyle’s blog (1); be sure to try her recipe for Lemon Pound Cake with Wild Blueberry Sauce (or with Montana Huckleberry Sauce) (1)) Includes: 1. Traditional, Classic Pound Cake; 2. Poppy Seed … Continue reading →

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Carrot Cupcakes with Lemony Cream Cheese Frosting

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, July 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes 1. Carrot Cupcakes; 2. Lemony Cream Cheese Frosting See also: 1. Cakes & Tortes Menu; 2. Cream Cheese Frosting, 2 Versions; 3. Frostings & Fillings Menu Somehow, carrot cake has always spelled “healthy,” and this recipe, adapted … Continue reading →

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Nut Fillings, such as for Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Aug 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Apple-Nut Filling; 2. Brown Sugar & Nut Filling; 3. Almond Filling I (made with chopped nuts); 4. Almond Filling II (made with almond paste) See also: Sour Cream Coffee Cake These fillings were originally part of my Sour … Continue reading →

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Layered Almond Coffee Cake

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Nov 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Layered Almond Coffee Cake; 2. Pre-Soaked Whole Grain Variation See also: 1. Using a Springform Pan, and an Alternative; 2. Cakes & Tortes Menu; Coffee cakes are amongst my favorites to … Continue reading →

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Le Diabolo Gâteau (Almost Flourless Chocolate Cake)

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Jan 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Le Diabolo Gâteau (Almost Flourless Chocolate Cake); 2. Chocolate Buttercream Glaze See also: 1.  Using a Springform Pan, and an Alternative; 2. Chocolate Torte (Flourless Cake); 3. Cakes & Tortes Menu Most European cakes, called gâteau or torte, … Continue reading →

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