Category Archives: Veggies

Pan-Roasted Cod with Red Cabbage and Apples

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Cat

By Cat, Sept 2016 It’s no secret, I love fish, just about any kind of fish; but high on my list of favorites is cod (also salmon and halibut). Cod is in my Nordic blood. And I’m always on the … Continue reading →

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Baked Chicken, Tuscany Style

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Cat

By Cat, September 2016 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I’m always on the lookout for quick and flavorful baked or roasted chicken recipes, and Mediterranean flavors are high on my favorites list. I found this one in our local newspaper. This is … Continue reading →

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Lacto-fermented (pickled) garlic cloves

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Cat

By Cat, Sept 2016 (Photo, right, form Wikimedia Commons) I had a huge crop of garlic this year, more than I can use, I gave a bunch to a neighbor, and have decided to pickle a quart by lacto-fermentation in a … Continue reading →

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Lemon-Herb Chicken Breasts or Thighs

Posted on September 18, 2016 by Cat

By Cat, Sept 2016 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I’m always on the lookout for quick and flavorful baked or roasted chicken recipes, and Mediterranean flavors are high on my favorites list. I found this one in our local newspaper. This … Continue reading →

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Chicken Pieces with Peruvian Flavors

Posted on September 18, 2016 by Cat

By Cat, Sept 2016 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I’m always on the lookout for quick and flavorful baked or roasted chicken recipes. I found this one in our local newspaper. It appealed to me because I don’t have many South … Continue reading →

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Lacto-Fermentation and Pickling (About)

Posted on September 18, 2016 by Cat

By Cat, Sept 2016 (Photo, right, by Cat) The following article was originally written by me for The EssentiaList, the blog for our local sustainability group. I’ve updated it with learnings and new-findings. What are Pickling and Lacto-Fermentation? Pickling, or … Continue reading →

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What to do with beets, a nutrition powerhouse

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Cat

by Cat, April 20, 2013 (beetroot photo from Wikimedia commons) This article was originally published on The EssentiaList, the website of our local sustainability group (Essential Stuff Project, or ESP) for which I am the editor. At our April Gathering last Wednesday, … Continue reading →

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Raw Veggie Juices for Juice Fast

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Cat

By Cat, Sept 2016 (Photo, right, from Wikipedia) NOTE: these juices can be consumed anytime, not just during a fast. Dr. Mercola (3) recommends a veg-juice each morning. I’ve been doing a veggie-juice fast at the Wellness Education Center in … Continue reading →

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Baked Summer Squash, Italian Style

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Cat

By Cat, Sept 16, 2016 (Photo from Wikipedia) Squash is a very healthful veggie and I’m always looking for a new way to fix them, as I get tired of slicing and sautéing them. This recipe struck me because it … Continue reading →

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Roasted or baked acorn, butternut or buttercup squash

Posted on September 11, 2016 by Cat

By Cat, Sept 11, 2016 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) The ripening of winter squash and pumpkins is a colorful sign of fall, and I celebrate the arrival of their sweet flavor to the season’s menus. Buttercup squash (right, from Wikimedia … Continue reading →

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