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Cherry-Almond Smoothie
By Cat, Mar 2018 (image, right, is from Wikimedia Commons) This interesting recipe is from Dr. Alan Christianson, a functional medicine practitioner specializing in hormone and auto-immune issues. This smoothie offers many benefits for your adrenal and thyroid glands. See … Continue reading
Posted in Apple, Pear, Blended, Nuts and seeds, Soaked, Sprouted, Starch
Tagged almonds, apple, cherries, coconut oil, pear, potato starch
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Coddling an Egg
By Cat, Mar 10, 2018 (photo right, is from What’s Cooking America (1)) Coddling is an old-fashioned way to heat the egg just enough to kill any bacteria in the egg, while retaining its liquid nature for use in recipes. My … Continue reading
Caesar Salad and Dressing
By Cat, March 10, 2018 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This is a salad I don’t make very often, but when I do…..mmmmm. The anchovies in the dressing are what make its flavor so unique and wonderful. The Classic version … Continue reading
Posted in Bread, Citrus, Dairy, Eggs, Fat or oil, Fish, Flavoring, Leafy Veggie, Onion family, Toasted, Tossed
Tagged anchovy, bread, dijon mustard, egg, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, parmigiano, Romaine hearts, romano, Worcestershire
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Brussels Sprouts: Recipes & Cooking Tips
By Cat, Feb 2018 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I love brussels sprouts, but this has not always been so. When I was a child, I got a stomach flu and puked all over my bed; what came out was … Continue reading
Posted in Boiled, Cabbage family, Fat or oil, Leafy Veggie, Nuts and seeds, Pan-roasted, Preparation, Roasted, Sauteed, Steamed, Stove top
Tagged almonds, balsamic vinegar, brussels sprouts, pine nuts
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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
Chicken Cutlets with Dried Plums, Sage & Balsamic
By Cat, Feb 2018 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Chicken cutlets are quick and easy recipes that make a great presentation. Instead of pounding the chicken breasts into cutlets, I prefer to slice the breasts crosswise, about ½ inch thick, … Continue reading
Posted in Dried fruit, Fat or oil, Grain, Herbs, Onion family, Poultry, Stock, broth, Stove top, Vinegar
Tagged balsamic vinegar, chicken, onion, plums, sage
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Indian-style stove-top chicken with dried fruit
By Cat, Jan 2018 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Living here in NW Montana, there are not many opportunities to enjoy East-Indian cuisine. I learned to love this food when I lived in Portland, Oregon – especially naan bread and … Continue reading
Posted in Dairy, Dried fruit, Fat or oil, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Nuts and seeds, Poultry, Spices, Stove top
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Keto Cacao/Chocolate Truffles
By Cat, Feb 2018 (photo, right, cropped from Kettle & Fire (2)) I’ve been following a ketogenic eating program for over 3 years and am always on the lookout for a healthful high-fat, low carb treat. More well-known as Keto … Continue reading
Posted in Alcohol, Blended, Chocolate, Cocoa, Fat or oil, Nut Butter, Nuts and seeds, Tropical fruit
Tagged almond butter, almonds, cashews, cocoa powder, coconut flour, coconut oil, cream, liqueur. hazelnuts, pecans, walnuts
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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
Fats and Oils: Smoke Point
By Cat, Jan 2018 The smoking point of fats and oils signals the temperature at which the fat/oil begins to break down; no fat should be used at a temperature above its smoking point. For example, for deep fry above … Continue reading