Category Archives: Main Ingredient(s)

Cranberry Upside Down Cake

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Cat

By Cat, Nov 25, 2016 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Here’s another recipe from the Nov 23, 2016 Daily Interlake (originally by Gretchen McKay for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (1)). Most of us have cranberry sauce/jelly during the holidays and probably don’t think about using … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Slump (Cobbler)

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Cat

By Cat, Nov 24, 2016 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I’m cooking my Thanksgiving dinner and looking for ways to keep busy yet attentive in-between tasks. I found this intriguing recipe in yesterday’s Daily Interlake (originally by Gretchen McKay for the … Continue reading →

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Tiny Turkey (Roasted Game Hen with Wild Rice, Cashew and Mushroom Dressing)

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Cat

by Cat, Thanksgiving, 2016 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) A couple years ago, I roasted a Cornish game hen and Rosemary/Apple Stuffing for Thanksgiving. This year I will try a different dressing of wild rice with cashews and mushrooms, basing this on my Wild Rice … Continue reading →

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Dandelion-root tea

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Cat

By Cat, November 2016 (photo, right, form Wikimedia Commons) I take a dandelion root tincture daily, to support my liver which as been compromised over the years, primarily from an undiagnosed parasite infection in my small intestine, but also from … Continue reading →

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Chocolate-Rosemary Biscotti

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Cat

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 →

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Sage & thyme Gargle or Tea for sore throat

Posted on November 5, 2016 by Cat

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 →

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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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Chicken Pieces with Cider and Caramelized Apples

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Cat

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 →

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14 Uses for Castor Oil at Home

Posted on October 8, 2016 by Cat

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 →

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Steam-Roasting Veggies (About)

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Cat

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 →

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