Category Archives: Spices

Elderberry Syrup for Colds and Flu

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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Venison Steaks with Peppery Sour Cream and Brandy Sauce

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

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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Mini Quinoa-Carrot Cakes or Muffins

By Cat, September 2016 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I have always loved carrot cake; it’s so moist and deliciously sweet, yet contains healthful ingredients like carrots, nuts and fruit. I usually make mine with whole grain flour but this … Continue reading

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Grilled Vegetable Tostada with Mole Sauce (and Optional Shredded Chicken)

By Cat, July 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I have loved mole sauce ever since I discovered it at a new restaurant in my old Portland neighborhood, in the early 1990s: Santa Fe Restaurant. In general I don’t eat much Mexican … Continue reading

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Thai Curry with Tofu

By Cat, November 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Tofu is a type of cheese made from soy. I don’t use it much because, in general, I avoid soy unless it is fermented. But it is a good protein source … Continue reading

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Three Sisters Stew (and Garden)

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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Squash Casserole, with Goat Cheese and Pecans

By Cat, Sept 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) My friend Jean H. shared this recipe with me, after inviting me to join her and her husband Phil for dinner, in which this dish was featured.  Wonderful combo! I’m always … Continue reading

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Baked Halibut or Sea Bass with Chinese Five-Spice and Lime

By Cat, Aug 2016 (photo, right, from More-To-Door (1)) I bought a halibut filet intending to prepare as my Basic Baked Halibut recipe, but then I remembered I’d just bought some Chinese Five-Spice and thought it would be really good on … Continue reading

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Creamed Spinach

By Cat, June 2013; updated Aug 2016 (Photo from Wikimedia Commons) I never liked spinach as a child, probably because all we had was canned spinach – I don’t know why Dad didn’t grow it in his garden. But when I … Continue reading

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