Category Archives: Main Ingredient(s)

Pork chops and onion, sautéed in cast iron pan

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, October 30, 2017 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I have always loved pork chops. When I was growing up, every year my parents bought a slaughtered hog from a local farmer. My mom butchered it at the local … Continue reading →

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Lacto-fermented Onions

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, Oct 2017 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons; and below from Pickl-it (4)) A friend just gave me a bunch of onions and shallots from her garden, more than I can eat before they go bad, so I’ve decided … Continue reading →

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Mediterranean-Style Harissa-Spiced Cod with Polenta, with Fennel-Orange Salad

Posted on October 8, 2017 by Cat

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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Sage or Thyme Tea

Posted on October 7, 2017 by Cat

by Cat, Oct 2017 (photo by Cat) Sage, or sage and thyme mix, in a warm tea is also healing for a sore throat, as both herbs have antimicrobial properties. I add ⅛ – ¼ tsp unrefined sea salt  if treating … Continue reading →

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Preserving Herbs in Salt

Posted on October 7, 2017 by Cat

by Catherine Haug, Oct 2017, originally published September 17, 2011 on The EssentiaList (4) for which I am the editor. Photos by C. Haug  As our gardens are winding to a close for the season, we are elbow deep in preservation. … Continue reading →

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Anti-Inflammatory Herbs & Spices, and How to Use Them

Posted on September 10, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, Sept 2017 Cat’s note to self: Look up spices and words in red, and provide more info about them. Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury or infection. It is most often characterized by localized redness, swelling, … Continue reading →

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Chocolate-Beet Quick Bread

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, Sept 7, 2017 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) My birthday is just a few days away and I’ve been thinking about what kind of treat to make for myself. Then I saw this recipe in our daily newspaper, … Continue reading →

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Apple, Fennel (Bulb) and Walnut Salad, with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Posted on August 13, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, Aug 2017 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) We’re getting into apple season (late August-September here in NW Montana), and one of my fav ways to use fresh apples is in a salad. I grew up on Waldorf Salad, … Continue reading →

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Alternatives to my Morning Smoothie recipe

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, Aug 3, 2017 For the last 15 years or so, I have made a fruity milk and yogurt smoothie for my breakfast meal. It started out as just a few ingredients (fresh fruit, raw milk, homemade yogurt and … Continue reading →

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Blueberry-Pecan Bread

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, Aug 2, 2017  (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons, and below from  Wikimedia Commons) We have a local blueberry orchard (Yellow Bay Gardens) in our small community that produces wonderfully flavored berries, so I’m always looking for ways to … Continue reading →

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