tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6385157362403214572024-03-13T03:34:40.766-07:00Cats, Sprouts & Coconuts<i><b>... three of my favorite things.</b></i>Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253486730671256018noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638515736240321457.post-44225455852599406012012-08-07T09:44:00.000-07:002012-08-07T09:45:28.417-07:00Growing Celery
When I read how to grow your own celery on a blog, I immediately went to my fridge, cut off the end of the celery in there, and placed it in water as directed. I could not believe it could be so easy.
I say this because last year I planted a celery in my veggie box outside and though it did grow a little, it remained very thin and was extremely bitter. So I have high hopes for this one.
Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253486730671256018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638515736240321457.post-62559622947837838072011-12-07T12:43:00.002-07:002011-12-07T17:51:10.832-07:00Mushroom Barley SoupThis soup has a wonderful earthy flavor. It fills the kitchen and surrounding rooms with this incredible country home aroma.
Just imagine rolling green hills with majestic oak trees (or your ideal landscape) visible through the kitchen window, your home warm from the wood burning stove flickering in the corner ... a slice of home made bread right out of the oven joining your Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253486730671256018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638515736240321457.post-51008890331075668732011-11-22T10:37:00.000-07:002011-11-22T10:37:28.653-07:00Cabbage Potato SoupCabbage is certainly not the most mouth watering produce out there, to say the least.
I never really thought of cooking cabbage until I went to a Celtic Festival and talked to a participant in the historic section in the midst of stirring the most amazing smelling pot of soup.
Off course that one included bacon and cream, so a few adjustments had to be made ...
And the results? Hmm, a Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253486730671256018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638515736240321457.post-69075354996263856132011-11-14T10:20:00.001-07:002011-11-22T10:39:49.113-07:00Vegan Banana BreadBananas are a standard item on the grocery list. It's a given that we probably need bananas, so should it be omitted from the list, grab 2 or 3 anyway for safety measure. This also means that now and again, a few get past the "smoothie banana" state and become "banana bread" material.
This is a quick and easy gluten free vegan recipes.
It takes me a whole of maybe 15 minutes Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253486730671256018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638515736240321457.post-42252152471088217102011-07-19T14:52:00.000-07:002012-08-07T09:46:49.080-07:00Baking Powder Bread
Making bread gives a very particular sense of satisfaction rarely found elsewhere. I'm not sure why that is, it just it. I can tell you I'm like a little kid when I get my hot creation out of the oven...
The problem sometimes is having to wait for the dough to rise all day, and that's where baking powder bread comes in. Very convenient. Anytime of day, any moment that bread making Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253486730671256018noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638515736240321457.post-45249313471849194792011-06-15T16:09:00.004-07:002011-12-07T14:16:18.837-07:00Oat Rye Artisan BreadI love bread.
I grew up on bread. At times I would eat nothing but bread with butter and honey as a kid. A bowl of soup would have torn chunks of bread thrown into it. There is nothing on the planet quite like the smell of fresh baked artisan bread coming out of the oven.Though not an everyday thing anymore, and certainly of the non-wheat variety, a lightly toasted slice with Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253486730671256018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638515736240321457.post-49718886460668112792011-03-28T16:38:00.001-07:002011-11-22T10:38:50.631-07:00Mexican CornbreadThis cornbread is incredibly good, let me tell you.
I call it Mexican because of the colors, though I suppose that is redundant as cornbread is probably Mexican in origins... not sure... hmm, comments?
This is scrumptious, moist, flavorful... basically insert any yummy descriptive here and that's exactly what you've got, Ha! Can you tell I like this recipe? ;p
Ingredients:3/4 C Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253486730671256018noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638515736240321457.post-25275801297070299132011-03-15T17:41:00.011-07:002011-11-16T12:21:19.332-07:00Cauliflower Potato SoupAs strange as that may sound, cauliflower is actually good in soup!
It would not have been my first choice, I admit, and it turned out to be a very good surprise.I made a big pot of it and it went in no time. It even has a slightly sweet smell to it whenever re-heated the next day -and not because I added any kind of sugar to it, I didn't (though it could be because I typically use coconut oil Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253486730671256018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638515736240321457.post-32864878489017517422011-02-26T15:41:00.003-07:002011-11-16T12:18:24.100-07:00Zucchini Mushroom LasagnaPasta is one of those carb heavy dishes that can leave you feeling sleepy and lethargic.What to do, what to do? Have no fear, help is here!
That's right, you too can now enjoy the satisfying comfort food feeling of hot lasagna without making a bee line to the couch for that after-meal digestive nap.
To the Rescue... (drum role) ...
Zucchini Mushroom Lasagna Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253486730671256018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638515736240321457.post-71620746157778847902011-01-02T12:05:00.004-07:002011-07-19T11:55:06.453-07:00Buckwheat Banana PancakesHoliday mornings have a much more relax way of unfolding... thankgoodness too!
Christmas morning was certainly one of these mornings, with a feel of pancakes in the air. I personally cannot eat conventional pancakes, nor do I care to. There are much too heavy for proper digestion, and the wheat flour just does not agree with me.
Buckwheat, on the other hand, has a much lighter consistency and Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253486730671256018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638515736240321457.post-89762210009039880732010-11-12T18:19:00.001-07:002011-03-28T17:05:47.088-07:00Quinoa For BreakfastMost people have a pretty well defined idea as to what constitute Breakfast food. I never really thought of quinoa as such until a trip to Utah earlier this year. We stop at the Love Muffin Cafe in Moab, UT, after cycling into town from our campsite and I was Hungry. There is was, on the chalk board menu, and it sounded perfect.
The funny thing is&Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253486730671256018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638515736240321457.post-12478718275260056552010-09-26T14:08:00.004-07:002011-03-15T16:45:39.755-07:00Zucchini Avocado SoupWith all the zucchini coming out of the garden this year, finding new ways to eat it has been an interesting exploration. I've got about 3 recipes coming up with said zucchini, all a success. Yeah!
This first one is a cold Zucchini Avocado Soup.
What you'll need for the soup:
1 C Water
1 med Zucchini (about 3 C chopped, peeled)
1 stalk Celery
2 crushed Garlic cloves
1 Avocado
1 tsp Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253486730671256018noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638515736240321457.post-64083956729918358792010-09-09T17:11:00.002-07:002011-03-15T18:04:27.185-07:00Potato SaladSpanish explorers brought the potato to Europe in the 16th century, where they quickly became integrated into the various local cuisines. European settlers then in turn introduced the potato to America, where it once again was adapted to local ingredients and dishes.The first mention of potato salad in a book was in 1597 by John Gerrard who said, among other things: "However they be dressed,Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253486730671256018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638515736240321457.post-57974773000335159662010-07-18T15:27:00.001-07:002011-01-02T12:22:28.357-07:00Fruit CerealNow and then I like to take a break from the Green Smoothie in the morning... not all that often, I admit, still, one must vary sometimes, right?
Yesterday was one of those days so I had a big bowl of Fruit Cereal, a recipe inspired by some of the recipes in Brendan Brazier's The Thrive Diet.
If you are using Chia Seeds, always start with this step:
Place about 1 Tbsp of Chia Seeds in a Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253486730671256018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638515736240321457.post-39817080201019296132010-07-14T16:52:00.006-07:002011-01-02T12:22:06.498-07:00Zucchini HummusI knew today was going to be a work in the yard kind of day, so I planned for a quick, refreshing lunch and got some zucchinis at the store yesterday. This takes minutes to fix and you'll love it.
Let me point out this Hummus is a no-bean-no-olive oil, wholesome healthy dip, good with any veggies and/or crackers you happen to have on hand. It's nothing fancy and it does the job.
Most Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253486730671256018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638515736240321457.post-66782677207730238132010-06-18T17:53:00.005-07:002010-09-26T16:09:35.907-07:00Bean And Veggie SaladSpring is here and cooling evening meals are calling.
For anything involving beans, a little planning is required if you soak them overnight -as I prefer to do. When in a hurry, I've opted for the "bring to quick boil and let soak an hour" version mayber once or twice, but somehow the beans don't look the same and I'd just as well soak.
In any case, Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253486730671256018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638515736240321457.post-63501303864164311792010-06-04T10:47:00.005-07:002010-09-26T16:11:18.149-07:00Vegan Corn BreadWe're definitively into simple, no-frills meals at my house, and corn bread certainly falls into that category.
Liking the taste but not the content, I experimented with several recipes found online -that is, by altering it according to my own food standards, i.e. vegan, healthy, and no imitation food.
The first couple tries I used water... yeah, I know, came out a little dry to say Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253486730671256018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638515736240321457.post-10690262836877706982010-04-24T12:11:00.004-07:002010-07-18T15:29:29.791-07:00Getting The Garden ReadyGrowing food is something I really want to expand and learn about. Going beyond the typical tomatoes / cucumbers range, I am committed to expanding the food growing aspect of my life to new standards. It can be, after all, an important part of preparing food... and as such, pictures of progress will be occasionally posted under the new category "Gardening."
Now mind you,Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253486730671256018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638515736240321457.post-91551401627315825492010-03-27T11:27:00.005-07:002010-07-14T17:00:23.543-07:00Veggy TacosI like to browse other foodie blogs just for the fun of it. Off course I look for the vegetarian types, being generally uninterested in meat of any kind.
This time I found what sounded like a great idea from a blog I follow called Frugal Homesteads, and that is to make Taco "meat" by cooking lentils and brown rice together. Who would have thought?
I finally got around to it a few daysChristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253486730671256018noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638515736240321457.post-91320452599105552902010-03-11T09:53:00.012-07:002010-06-18T18:01:43.000-07:00Chia Power PuddingWhen I saw these little chia seed bags at our local food cottage, I could not believe my luck and grabbed one on the spot. In the back of my mind was this very dish: Chia seed pudding (similar to tapioca pudding), which I had been thinking about of late.
The first time I had heard of chia seeds was at one of Dr. Ritamarie's monthly potlucks and it was incredible. It's Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253486730671256018noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638515736240321457.post-44006689552457621692010-02-28T22:21:00.004-07:002010-06-18T18:02:18.430-07:00Vegetable CrackersSunday is often times cooking day for me. Not sure why, other than it's an easy going day from the start, being Sunday, and a leisure pace naturally sets in as soon as I get up.
It's also a good time to take a break from all the projects I continually work on the rest of the week.
Today was definitively a cooking day! I made crackers (see below), home-sprouted wheat berry banana cookies andChristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253486730671256018noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638515736240321457.post-49026590698115776402010-02-23T13:22:00.008-07:002010-09-26T16:12:22.246-07:00Little Chocolate CupsThis made a tremendous Valentine's surprise, though you do not need a reason to make them. While savoring, we had fun talking about all the different kinds of filling this would work with, and came up with great ideas. More to come! ;P
I found this recipe on the Making Food And Other Stuff blog -the pictures alone are incredible. Just plug in chocolate in the search box and Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253486730671256018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638515736240321457.post-58675042720735991992010-02-20T13:40:00.003-07:002010-02-28T21:56:43.793-07:00Mystery Photo #1Welcome to the first of many more to come -whenever inspiration strikes- of Mystery Photos here to tickle your imagination. Let's see how well you know your way around the kitchen.
What could this be?
Care to take a guess? Leave a comment below.
The winner will have their name and blog/site url posted forever on this post!
What is Mystery Photo #1 ?
Come on, take your Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253486730671256018noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638515736240321457.post-66267992108344530072010-02-05T12:44:00.003-07:002010-03-11T12:41:14.792-07:00Chocolate CookiesThe truth is, I don't know a whole lot of cookie recipes. In fact, I don't know any... really. I've never been a cookie type person for one, and not liking sweets all that much (with the exception of dark chocolate off course), I never had the inclination to make cookies per-se -and frankly, I don't care to ingest all that wheat flour and sugar to start with either.
Nonetheless, the Sweet Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253486730671256018noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638515736240321457.post-71420887202960039632010-01-31T12:49:00.003-07:002010-03-11T12:40:37.563-07:00Green Smoothie #2The great thing about smoothies is that anything goes.
Whatever you have on hand and like as a combination is good. No need for anything fancy or a quick last minute run to the store because you are missing a key ingredient, just go with what you have.
Refer to this previous post for basis of Green Smoothie making.
Green Smoothie #2:
1 grapefruit
2 bananas
2 handful curly kale
1/2 tsp Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13253486730671256018noreply@blogger.com1