Category Archives: Simmered

Three Sisters Stew (and Garden)

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Cat

By Cat, October 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons (1)) This recipe came to me from an organics delivery service in Bigfork.  The recipe was preceded by an interesting story about Native American agriculture that we could learn from today, … Continue reading →

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Homemade Yogi Tea

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Cat

by Cat, May 31, 2016 (Images from Wikimedia Commons: Cardamom, right, and Cinnamon, below) Yogi tea is centuries old custom in India, that inspired the modern Chai. But there is a big difference between the two: yogi tea is mostly … Continue reading →

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Nettle Soup (Stinging Nettles)

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Cat

By Cat, May 15, 2016 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I’m just discovering nettles after a friend left me a large bag of the leaves after she went wild-crafting, and also reading about nettles from Learning Herbs (1). I’ve known for … Continue reading →

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Bitters & Berries with Chocolate Shavings

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Cat

By Cat, April 2016 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Fruity Treats Menu; 2. Chocolate (About); 3. Digetsive Bitters I’m always on the lookout for interesting desserts, especially those that are made with whole fruits and very little sugar. … Continue reading →

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Autumn Veggie Soup (squash, kale, tomatoes & chickpeas)

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Cat

By Cat, Jan 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Soups & Stocks Menu; 2. Gelatin & Bone Broths (About); 3. Herbs & Spices Menu I’ve not yet tried this recipe, but it just sounded so good when it arrived in my … Continue reading →

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Chilled ‘Avgolemono’ Soup

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Cat

By Cat, July 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) “Avgolemono” means “egg & lemon” in Greek, but this soup does not include the egg; instead, the soup is thickened with rice. I’d like to find a more ethnic Avgolemono Soup recipe, made … Continue reading →

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Italian Seafood Stew (Cioppino, Cacciucco)

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Cat

By Cat, Nov 2007 (Photo, right, by Cat) I was first introduced to seafood stew (other than oyster stew) in the early 1970s, at Jakes Restaurant in Portland, where they are famous for their New Orleans style Bouillabaisse. The closest recipe I could … Continue reading →

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Homemade Stewed Tomatoes

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Cat

By Cat, Jan, 2016 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Miscellaneous Recipes & Info; 2. Foods (About) Menu; 3. Using and Preserving Tomatoes I have several recipes that call for ‘a can of stewed tomatoes.’ Now, there was a time when … Continue reading →

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Homemade spicy tomato-veggie juice

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Cat

By Cat, Jan, 2016 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I have an old recipe for Easy Seafood Stew that calls for a can of V-8 juice and a can of stewed tomatoes. Now, there was a time when I would use … Continue reading →

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Tomato-Basil Soup: raw or warmed versions

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Cat

By Catherine Haug, Dec 2, 2015 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Soups Menu; 2. Tomato & Avocado Raw Soup Ever since I was a kid, I’ve hated tomato soup EXCEPT when accompanied by a grilled cheese or ham and … Continue reading →

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