Category Archives: Spices

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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Potatoes (About)

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, May 3, 2017 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) True potatoes (as opposed to sweet potatoes or yams, are members of the nightshade (Solanaceae) family, and come in many colors of peel, and some, like the purple potato may also have … Continue reading →

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Date Wraps, with Prosciutto

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, April 27, 2017 (Photo, right, from St.Louis Dispatch article (1)) Dates are just about my favorite treat, but I don’t get to eat them often because they are so sweet. This recipes helps with that because the dates are … Continue reading →

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Stewed apples or applesauce for gut health

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, April 21, 2017 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) In Britain, this is called Stewed Apples; in the US we call it chunky Applesauce. I’m trying to recover from auto-immune thyroid, which includes healing the gut and balancing the gut microbiome. I’m adding my own twist to recommendations by … Continue reading →

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Spiced lamb chops, with couscous or kasha

Posted on April 15, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, April 15, 2017 I love lamb chops – just about my favorite red meat – and I’m always on the lookout for new ways to flavor them. Lamb, like venison, has a gamey flavor so benefit from herbs … Continue reading →

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Green Spring Pilaf

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, Mar 30, 2017 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I used to eat a lot of rice, especially as risotto, but then cut way back after learning that rice, especially brown rice, is heavily contaminated with arsenic, which is a … Continue reading →

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Sticky ginger chicken

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, Mar 2017 (photo, right, from Lisa’s Project Vegan blog (2) I’m always on the lookout for new, quick chicken recipes, and I’m also looking for ways to add fresh spices like ginger and turmeric to my meals; this recipe … Continue reading →

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Benefits of Specific Ingredients in Raw Juices

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, March 2017 followed by frequent updates (photo, right, from Wikipedia, but I lost the link) Many different fruits and veggies provide incredible benefits for raw juices; and not just fruits & veggies, but also herbs, spices and mushrooms … Continue reading →

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Baked Catfish

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, March 2017 (Photo, right, from American Feast (1)) I usually fry my catfish in a little bit of coconut milk or lard on stovetop, but frying has disadvantages because of the Maillard reaction, a chemical reaction between amino acids and reducing sugars that gives browned … Continue reading →

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Jambalaya with Chicken and Andouille Sausage

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, Feb 22, 2017 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Until I moved to Portland Oregon at age 23, I’d not had any Cajun or Creole food; my first tasting was at Portland’s Saturday Market, and I was hooked. Cajun … Continue reading →

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