Category Archives: Preparation

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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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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Elderberry Syrup for Colds and Flu

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Cat

By Cat, September 2016 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) When I was growing up in 1950s Bigfork, Montana, an elderly neighboring couple planted elderberry bushes along the road near their property. I loved the way they looked, and especially the … Continue reading →

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Raspberry Pudding Cake

Posted on September 3, 2016 by Cat

By Cat, September 3, 2016 (Photo from Gurneys (3)) This Labor Day weekend, I want to test this recipe. I’ve always loved pudding cakes, but usually it’s apple. I had a bumper crop of raspberries this year, so was excited to … Continue reading →

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Venison Steaks with Peppery Sour Cream and Brandy Sauce

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Cat

By Cat, May 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This last fall, I bought a share of a buffalo from friends who also hunt.  When my share arrived, it included elk and deer steaks from their fall hunt, in addition to … Continue reading →

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Marinated Venison Steaks with Sautéed Mushrooms or Green Peppercorn Sauce

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Cat

By Cat, May 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This last fall, I bought a share of a buffalo from friends who also hunt.  When my share arrived, it included elk and deer steaks from their fall hunt, in addition … Continue reading →

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